Crooked I Opens Up To Fans About Shooting

Mixtape Assassin · 03-04-2009, 12:51 AM

Crooked I is changing up some of his music, as well as how he navigates the streets. The apparent target of an attempted murder on Friday in Long Beach, California, the MC wants to let all his fans know that despite rumors to the contrary, he's "good."

"Just reliving for the past couple of days, it's just been flashing in my mind over and over," Crooked revealed to MTV News, speaking in detail for the first time about the incident. "I don't know if it was somebody trying to get at me personally, or somebody was ... I don't wanna say ... set me up."

The former Death Row Records artist said he was trying to do what he normally does — grant the request of a fan — when he almost lost his life.

"Say you're walking down the street. Some dude comes up to you with a camera phone and he's like, 'Can you give a shout-out?' " Crooked explained. "You're like, 'OK,' and you're shouting the dude out. Three seconds later, somebody is shooting at you. Was dude [with the camera phone] trying to get me to stand still? Was he in on it? Was it a coincidence? I don't know. Mentally I had to fall back for a couple of days. I've been in those situations where people take shots or whatever. I'm relaxed around the hip-hop fans. I'm a very accessible dude. When dude came up and was like, 'Can you give me a shout out?' I'm like, 'Cool, what do you want me to say?' Three seconds later, I hear a noise. I [was] so far removed from the fact it can be gunshots. Then I turn around and see sparks. That's strange."

That's where Crooked stops detailing the story — he refuses to elaborate on whether the assailants' bullets actually struck him. "Where I'm from, certain things you can't talk about. It's illegal to our code and how we live."

Crooked did say that he's definitely looking forward to expressing himself through his craft, making more of what he calls "life music" — meaning everyone from all walks of life will relate to it.

"I'm gonna say real things today," he declared. "That's where my focus is. I wanna leave a body of work behind, man, that matches a Biggie, that matches a 'Pac. God is good. I need that body of work that has the potential to change — not the world, but a couple of people. Two, three, four million. One million. I don't care if it's only one person."

Outside the booth, though, there's a distinct chance that Crooked won't be touching as many people as he did before. At least for now.

"It just really opens your eyes, man, that I'm too accessible," he said about how the shooting incident has changed him. "I'm not this rap star walking around with 30 bodyguards. I gotta really re-evaluate the way I move around. I have to re-evaluate that. They caught me slippin'. The first shot I didn't even think it was a gunshot. That's how relaxed I was. I thought, 'What was that?' Somebody blew a horn, that's the only reason I turned around. You have to change your life. I gotta change my movement. They're not gonna see so much of Crooked I in the 'hood by himself. That right there is out the door, period. Some people may not like it. At this point, I don't give a damn, because it's my life."

Crooked is currently working on a solo album, as well as a group LP with a collective called Slaughterhouse. That group also consists of Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden and Royce Da 5'9". The album in the works with Bishop Lamont and Glasses Malone, No Country for Old Men, has been put on hold for now.

26shotz · 03-04-2009, 12:54 AM

One of the most slept on Mcs.....

chickenwings · 03-04-2009, 02:45 AM

yup one of the dopest rappers that probably wont ever release a real album. dam shame!

Raskae · 03-04-2009, 02:47 AM

well, the fact that he didnt say that he got shot means that he didnt get shot and he trynna use the publicity.

I mean, how u tell peeople that u cant stay if u got shot??? What the fuck? First off all, if he got shot, he wouldnt be standing there talking, he'd be in the hospital,

He probably got shot with BB gun lol, wtf

What kinda code is it not to tell people if u got shot or not.

I guess he didntg get shot.

BIGDO · 03-04-2009, 03:41 AM

he's really not being too forthcoming about what happened....

and no, I hate to correct you Raskae, but just cause he got shot on friday doesen't mean he'd have to be in the hospital today....shiit, I know cats that have left the hospital in a matter of hours after getting shot....from a financial standpoint, after they remove the bullet and stitch you up, providing they don't have to perform any type of surgery, it makes a lot of sense not to stick around too long....hospital bills ain't no joke....just hope you never have to be taken to the ER in an ambulance either....that shit will run you a few nahmean.....

Earasponsable Pro · 03-04-2009, 12:28 PM

I wonder what kind of beats slaughterhouse would be looking for.

michaljones · 05-20-2009, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mixtape Assassin

Crooked I is changing up some of his music, as well as how he navigates the streets. The apparent target of an attempted murder on Friday in Long Beach, California, the MC wants to let all his fans know that despite rumors to the contrary, he's "good."

"Just reliving for the past couple of days, it's just been flashing in my mind over and over," Crooked revealed to MTV News, speaking in detail for the first time about the incident. "I don't know if it was somebody trying to get at me personally, or somebody was ... I don't wanna say ... set me up."

The former Death Row Records artist said he was trying to do what he normally does — grant the request of a fan — when he almost lost his life.

"Say you're walking down the street. Some dude comes up to you with a camera phone and he's like, 'Can you give a shout-out?' " Crooked explained. "You're like, 'OK,' and you're shouting the dude out. Three seconds later, somebody is shooting at you. Was dude [with the camera phone] trying to get me to stand still? Was he in on it? Was it a coincidence? I don't know. Mentally I had to fall back for a couple of days. I've been in those situations where people take shots or whatever. I'm relaxed around the hip-hop fans. I'm a very accessible dude. When dude came up and was like, 'Can you give me a shout out?' I'm like, 'Cool, what do you want me to say?' Three seconds later, I hear a noise. I [was] so far removed from the fact it can be gunshots. Then I turn around and see sparks. That's strange."

That's where Crooked stops detailing the story — he refuses to elaborate on whether the assailants' bullets actually struck him. "Where I'm from, certain things you can't talk about. It's illegal to our code and how we live."

Crooked did say that he's definitely looking forward to expressing himself through his craft, making more of what he calls "life music" — meaning everyone from all walks of life will relate to it.

"I'm gonna say real things today," he declared. "That's where my focus is. I wanna leave a body of work behind, man, that matches a Biggie, that matches a 'Pac. God is good. I need that body of work that has the potential to change — not the world, but a couple of people. Two, three, four million. One million. I don't care if it's only one person."

Outside the booth, though, there's a distinct chance that Crooked won't be touching as many people as he did before. At least for now.

"It just really opens your eyes, man, that I'm too accessible," he said about how the shooting incident has changed him. "I'm not this rap star walking around with 30 bodyguards. I gotta really re-evaluate the way I move around. I have to re-evaluate that. They caught me slippin'. The first shot I didn't even think it was a gunshot. That's how relaxed I was. I thought, 'What was that?' Somebody blew a horn, that's the only reason I turned around. You have to change your life. I gotta change my movement. They're not gonna see so much of Crooked I in the 'hood by himself. That right there is out the door, period. Some people may not like it. At this point, I don't give a damn, because it's my life."

Crooked is currently working on a solo album, as well as a group LP with a collective called Slaughterhouse. That group also consists of Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden and Royce Da 5'9". The album in the works with Bishop Lamont and Glasses Malone, No Country for Old Men, has been put on hold for now.

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03-04-2009, 12:51 AM	#1
Mixtape Assassin Mixtape Assassin Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Denver Motherfuckers Posts: 2,640 Repped: 383 Repped 4,577 Times in 474 Posts Blog Entries: 2 Neg Reps: 18 Neg Repped at 9 Times in 8 Posts	Crooked I Opens Up To Fans About Shooting Crooked I Opens Up To Fans About Shooting Crooked I is changing up some of his music, as well as how he navigates the streets. The apparent target of an attempted murder on Friday in Long Beach, California, the MC wants to let all his fans know that despite rumors to the contrary, he's "good." "Just reliving for the past couple of days, it's just been flashing in my mind over and over," Crooked revealed to MTV News, speaking in detail for the first time about the incident. "I don't know if it was somebody trying to get at me personally, or somebody was ... I don't wanna say ... set me up." The former Death Row Records artist said he was trying to do what he normally does — grant the request of a fan — when he almost lost his life. "Say you're walking down the street. Some dude comes up to you with a camera phone and he's like, 'Can you give a shout-out?' " Crooked explained. "You're like, 'OK,' and you're shouting the dude out. Three seconds later, somebody is shooting at you. Was dude [with the camera phone] trying to get me to stand still? Was he in on it? Was it a coincidence? I don't know. Mentally I had to fall back for a couple of days. I've been in those situations where people take shots or whatever. I'm relaxed around the hip-hop fans. I'm a very accessible dude. When dude came up and was like, 'Can you give me a shout out?' I'm like, 'Cool, what do you want me to say?' Three seconds later, I hear a noise. I [was] so far removed from the fact it can be gunshots. Then I turn around and see sparks. That's strange." That's where Crooked stops detailing the story — he refuses to elaborate on whether the assailants' bullets actually struck him. "Where I'm from, certain things you can't talk about. It's illegal to our code and how we live." Crooked did say that he's definitely looking forward to expressing himself through his craft, making more of what he calls "life music" — meaning everyone from all walks of life will relate to it. "I'm gonna say real things today," he declared. "That's where my focus is. I wanna leave a body of work behind, man, that matches a Biggie, that matches a 'Pac. God is good. I need that body of work that has the potential to change — not the world, but a couple of people. Two, three, four million. One million. I don't care if it's only one person." Outside the booth, though, there's a distinct chance that Crooked won't be touching as many people as he did before. At least for now. "It just really opens your eyes, man, that I'm too accessible," he said about how the shooting incident has changed him. "I'm not this rap star walking around with 30 bodyguards. I gotta really re-evaluate the way I move around. I have to re-evaluate that. They caught me slippin'. The first shot I didn't even think it was a gunshot. That's how relaxed I was. I thought, 'What was that?' Somebody blew a horn, that's the only reason I turned around. You have to change your life. I gotta change my movement. They're not gonna see so much of Crooked I in the 'hood by himself. That right there is out the door, period. Some people may not like it. At this point, I don't give a damn, because it's my life." Crooked is currently working on a solo album, as well as a group LP with a collective called Slaughterhouse. That group also consists of Joell Ortiz, Joe Budden and Royce Da 5'9". The album in the works with Bishop Lamont and Glasses Malone, No Country for Old Men, has been put on hold for now. __________________ check out mixtape-assassin.com & hiphop-corner.com

03-04-2009, 02:47 AM	#4
Raskae Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BWS Posts: 2,287 Repped: 4 Repped 1,043 Times in 333 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 598 Times in 306 Posts	well, the fact that he didnt say that he got shot means that he didnt get shot and he trynna use the publicity. I mean, how u tell peeople that u cant stay if u got shot??? What the fuck? First off all, if he got shot, he wouldnt be standing there talking, he'd be in the hospital, He probably got shot with BB gun lol, wtf What kinda code is it not to tell people if u got shot or not. I guess he didntg get shot. __________________ 50 Tried to Bait Ye and Lost, Wayne ignored him,Jay Ignoring him,Game ignored his disses on BISD,Dude is over, with his "The actual enviroment of the aggressive content putting sales down in a bad space" shit,dude is a delusional retard..Ross Sold More than him

03-04-2009, 03:41 AM	#5
BIGDO Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Denver & The Springs Posts: 138 Repped: 0 Repped 17 Times in 17 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 4 Times in 4 Posts	he's really not being too forthcoming about what happened.... and no, I hate to correct you Raskae, but just cause he got shot on friday doesen't mean he'd have to be in the hospital today....shiit, I know cats that have left the hospital in a matter of hours after getting shot....from a financial standpoint, after they remove the bullet and stitch you up, providing they don't have to perform any type of surgery, it makes a lot of sense not to stick around too long....hospital bills ain't no joke....just hope you never have to be taken to the ER in an ambulance either....that shit will run you a few nahmean..... __________________ www.myspace.com/d_o_beatz

03-04-2009, 12:28 PM	#6
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chickenwings Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 4,586 Repped: 602 Repped 676 Times in 402 Posts Neg Reps: 505 Neg Repped at 224 Times in 166 Posts	yup one of the dopest rappers that probably wont ever release a real album. dam shame!