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Troy Ave Shooting Incident 'Not Substantiated,' Cops Close Case

Published: 08/08/2025

The viral video apparently showing Troy Ave fending off a mugger won't result in further legal action ... 'cause the cops appear to be confirming the clip is fake. A rep for the San Diego County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ ... the alleged incident was "not substantiated" -- and, the authorities…

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San Diego Cops Investigating Troy Ave. 'Fake' Shooting Incident

Published: 07/18/2025

Troy Ave. ain't out of the woods yet after his "fake" shooting video surfaced online ... 'cause the police are now investigating to see if the incident was actually real. The San Diego County Sheriff's Office tells TMZ they received a copy of the video Wednesday, which depicts Troy and his buddy,…

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Troy Ave, Chef Geoff Cole Faked 'Shootout' for IG Clout

Published: 07/16/2025

Troy Ave's going from hero to zero ... 'cause it turns out he did NOT stand up to an armed robber -- instead, he and his buddy staged a shootout for social media clout. Here's the deal ... Troy's pal, chef Geoff Cole, posted a wild video Tuesday purportedly showing a gunman sneaking up on both of…

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Rapper Troy Ave Gets in Shootout, Saves Pal Chef Geoff Cole From Gunman

Published: 07/15/2025

7/16 -- 2:08 PM PT -- TMZ's learned the whole shootout video ended up being nothing but a fake ... with sources in direct contact with the guy telling us no live rounds were fired, and law enforcement confirming there were no reports of a shooting or attempted robbery. Rapper Troy Ave is his…

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Maino Says Troy Ave Lied About Taxstone Being Aggressor in 2016 Shooting

Published: 03/27/2023

Maino is rejecting any notion Troy Ave's hands are clean following Taxstone's guilty verdict for manslaughter. In fact, he's in total defense of the podcaster and says Troy is simply moonlighting as the victim!!! The "Hi Hater" rapper made his return to "Way Up With Angela Yee" on Monday ...…

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Troy Ave Releases Taxstone 'Guilty' Diss Track After Testifying Against Him

Published: 03/24/2023

Troy Ave is reveling in the fact he helped put his mortal enemy, Taxstone, behind bars -- he just released a very disrespectful track celebrating his pending prison sentence. The Brooklyn MC unleashed the fiery-titled, "Dear Hater I Won (Taxstone Found Guilty)" ... dropping it Friday, just hours…

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T.I. Concert Shooting -- 'Trampled' Fans Sue Live Nation

Published: 09/21/2016

The T.I. concert where gunshots rang out causing a mass panic left 2 fans seriously injured ... according to the lawsuit they just dropped on the show's promoter and venue. You'll recall ... rapper Troy Ave's been charged with attempted murder for opening fire backstage before the May concert at…

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T.I. On Troy Ave Shooting Case ... God Help Him! (VIDEO)

Published: 06/21/2016

When it comes to the shooting at T.I.'s concert, T.I. is very clear -- he ain't saying crap about it, but he will pray like a mother about it. We asked Tip about Troy Ave's attempted murder indictment for opening fire last month at the NYC concert. As a convicted felon, he had a lot to say about…

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Rapper Troy Ave -- No Murder Charge in T.I. Concert Shooting

Published: 06/20/2016

Rapper Troy Ave dodged a murder charge in that NYC shooting at a T.I. concert, but he was indicted on 5 other felonies that could land him in prison for decades. According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, a grand jury has indicted Troy on one count of attempted second degree murder and four counts…

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Rapper Troy Ave -- Drops Track from Jail ... I Shot Ya in Self Defense!! (AUDIO)

Published: 06/07/2016

Rapper Troy Ave proclaims innocence ... sort of ... in a freestyle rap he just dropped from jail. The rapper -- who's facing attempted murder charges for his role in the shooting at a T.I. concert -- claims he took the gun and turned the tables on the person who tried to assassinate him. Check out…

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Rapper Troy Ave -- Accused Concert Shooter Wheeled into Court, Enters Plea (PHOTO)

Published: 05/31/2016

Rapper Troy Ave's nursing a gunshot wound to his right leg and facing an attempted murder charge ... both from behind bars. The accused shooter from T.I.'s NYC concert last week was wheeled into a court Monday ... where he entered a not guilty plea. Troy was arrested -- from his hospital bed --…

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T.I. Concert Shooting -- NYPD: Video Shows Troy Ave Firing Handgun

Published: 05/26/2016

3:45 PM PT -- Cops have added an attempted murder charge and another count of criminal possession. We're told ballistic testing is ongoing, and depending on results, he could also get a murder charge. NYPD released video they say shows rapper Troy Ave -- who's now been arrested -- opening fire…

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