Spinabenz
Spinabenz | |
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| Birth name | Noah Rayquan Williams |
| Born | September 14, 1998 Jacksonville, Florida, US. |
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| Years active | 2019-present |
Noah Rayquan Williams (September 14, 1998), known professionally as Spinabenz is an American rapper and singer born in Jacksonville, Florida.[1] He gained recognition in the hip-hop industry for his viral hit "Who I Smoke" with Yungeen Ace, FastMoney Goon, and Whoppa Wit Da Choppa that samples Vanessa Carlton's "A Thousand Miles".[2]
Career
[edit]Early Career
[edit]On 1 March 2019, Williams released his first album, "King Leonidas", featuring DJ Shab on his song "Blue Hundreds".[3]
On 13 November 2020, Williams released a collaborative album with Whoppa Wit Da Choppa named, "KU Lyfe"[4]
Who I Smoke
[edit]On 28 March 2021, Williams released "Who I Smoke" on his YouTube channel, the song collaborated with Yungeen Ace, FastMoney Goon, and Whoppa Wit Da Choppa as a feature.[5] "Who I Smoke" sampled Vanessa Carlton's "A Thousand Miles"[6] and serves as a diss track against multiple deceased people who are specifically named and disrespected in the song.[7] "Who I Smoke" was described by HipHopCanada as having exemplified "Jacksonville's deadly KTA vs. ATK war"; the rappers featured are associated with ATK.[8] The rappers were later criticized later criticized for the sample and Vanessa Carlton defended them and stated that there was nothing wrong.[9]
2022-present
[edit]On 8 April 2022, Williams released his studio album "The Tornado Kidd",[10] he later released the deluxe.
Legal issues
[edit]Williams was convicted of witness tampering and carrying a concealed firearm in separate cases 2017.[11]
Williams was arrested in 2021 for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon but was released on bond.[12]
On August 29 2022, Williams was arrested on charges of criminal mischief and tampering with an electronic monitoring device.[12] The police did not know where he was for 52 minutes. Williams told police that he was out of the house on August 29, during the time he was unaccounted for. Williams was being held on a $450,000 dollar bond.[13] On September 8 2022, the trail was scheduled after a judge agreed to postpone the case at the request of prosecutors. Prosecutors wanted to introduce both his rap videos and his social media presence to build a timeline of events they say will prove that a gun police found in a car with him was actually his weapon.[14] Williams could have faced up to 15 years in prison, If convicted on the gun charges, there would be a separate decision to determine if his sentence will be enhanced due to alleged gang ties.[15] On October 21 2022, Williams was found not guilty and avoided up to a 30 year sentence.[16][17]
On 24 May 2023, Williams pleaded guilty to tampering charges and prosecutors are seeking 12 months in prison, while his attorneys are asking that sentenced to time served, meaning he would be free to go home.[18]
On 2 June 2023, Williams was sentenced to 6 months (with credit for 52 days previously served) in jail for tampering with his ankle monitor.[11]
On 2 June 2023, Williams said he was beaten up by a guard in Duval County jail. Williams said, "I was beaten in Duval County PTDF yesterday unwarranted & unprovoked by JSO Sargent Riviera. Force was so excessive I had to be taken to the hospital. X-rays and MRI revealed I have both neck and back injuries. I am in a neck brace as a result of my injuries. They placed me in administrative confinement and turned off my access to tablets so no one can see me"[19]
Personal life
[edit]In an Interview with DJ Smallz Eyes, Williams stated that he is biological brothers with rapper Whoppa Wit Da Choppa[20]
References
[edit]- ^ "Spinabenz". Genius. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ "'Who I Smoke's Vanessa Carlton 'A Thousand Miles' Sample Is Driving Fans Wild". UPROXX. 2021-03-29. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ King Leonidas by Spinabenz on Apple Music, 2019-03-01, retrieved 2025-01-09
- ^ "KU Lyfe by Spinabenz & Whoppa Wit Da Choppa". Genius. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ Zidel, Alex (2021-04-16). ""Who I Smoke" Gets Added To Streaming Services". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ Pierre, Alphonse (2021-05-14). "Rap's Latest "Shocking" Viral Scheme Is Not Shocking at All". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ "Best Jacksonville Rappers: A Guide to the Explosive Rap Scene | Complex". web.archive.org. 2021-06-03. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ @HipHopCanada (2021-04-20). "Spinabenz, Whoppa Wit Da Choppa, Yungeen Ace & FastMoney Goon team up for "Who I Smoke"". HipHopCanada.com. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ "Vanessa Carlton Defends "A Thousand Miles" Sample on Rap Song "Who I Smoke"". Hypebeast. 2021-06-01. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ "The Tornado Kidd by Spinabenz". Genius. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ a b "Jacksonville rapper Spinabenz booked into Duval County jail". firstcoastnews.com. 2023-06-02. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ a b "Jacksonville drill rapper Spinabenz is back in jail on new charges". firstcoastnews.com. 2022-09-05. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ "Warrant: Jacksonville rapper Spinabenz arrested after ankle monitor removed, off-grid for 52 minutes". firstcoastnews.com. 2022-09-07. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ "Jacksonville rapper Spinabenz faces trial delay on firearms charges". firstcoastnews.com. 2022-09-08. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ "Spinabenz trial day 1: Jury sees body camera footage of traffic stop, police officers take the stand". firstcoastnews.com. 2022-10-18. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ "Jacksonville rapper Spinabenz found not guilty on gun charges, avoids possible 30-year sentence". firstcoastnews.com. 2022-10-20. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ https://hiphopdx.com, HipHopDX- (2022-10-21). "Jacksonville Rapper Spinabenz Avoids 30 Years In Prison After Being Acquitted In Gun Case". HipHopDX. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
{{cite web}}: External link in|last= - ^ "Jacksonville rapper Spinabenz pleads guilty to tampering, faces up to a year in jail". firstcoastnews.com. 2023-05-24. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ "Jacksonville rapper says Duval jail guard beat him up, suffering head, neck injuries". firstcoastnews.com. 2023-06-22. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
- ^ DJ Smallz Eyes (2022-04-09). Are Spinabenz and Whoppa Wit Da Choppa Biologically Related? He Gets Honest, Reveals Age (part 10). Retrieved 2025-01-15 – via YouTube.