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Yella Boy’s Tragic De@th Caught on Camera | Birdman Behind the Trigger..?! Albert Thomas, better known as Yella Boy, was raised in the rough neighbourhoods of New Orleans. He was born in 1975. Immersed in the vibrant music scene of the city from the beginning, he undoubtedly carried the influence of it with him. UNLV is a group of rappers that Yella Boy formed in the early 1990s. To clarify for those who are unaware, that stands for "Uptown Ninjas Living Violent." Yafet Jones, real name Lil Yah, and Reginald Manuel, also known as Tec-9, were the other members. Not to be outdone, these guys infused their music with the genuine, unadulterated street life. ⚠️ Disclaimer: Content might be gossip, rumors, exaggerated or indirectly besides the truth. Viewer advised to do own research before forming their opinion. Content might be opinionated. 📝 Note: This Video is based on our research; it may not be 100% accurate. © Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. #HotGossip #rap #rapper #hiphopartist #crime #truecrimedocumentaries #YellaBoy #BirdmanShooting #CaughtOnCamera #StreetViolence #YellaBoyDemise #BirdmanInvolved #RapBeef #HipHopTragedy #TrueCrime #HipHopMystery

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Antoine Carraby (born December 11, 1961), better known by his stage name DJ Yella, is an American DJ, record producer, and former pornographic film producer and director from Compton, California. DJ Yella began his career as a member of the World Class Wreckin' Cru along with Dr. Dre. He later joined the pioneering gangsta rap group N.W.A (originally composed of Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Arabian Prince and Eazy-E) and became the least vocal but longest-lasting member of the group. His first and only st...

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