Louie Rankin Of The Movie "Belly" Passes Away

Famed actor and Grammy Award-winning dancehall artist Louie Rankin died in a car crash in Ontario, Canada. After news of his death was made public, Rankin's estate issued a statement confirming his passing.

In 1992, Rankin (born Leonard Forbes) commanded the attention of music lovers with his hit single "Typewriter." From there, the Jamaica-born entertainer performed on the silver screen in legendary roles such as Lennox a.k.a. Ox in Belly, and Teddy Bruckshut in Shottas.

A few more details and a photo of the car crash that killed Louie Rankin have emerged ... it appears the collision killed him instantly say's TMZ. Rankin was pronounced dead at the scene, while the truck driver suffered no physical injuries. Based on a photo of the car wreck, obtained by TMZ, the passenger vehicle is completely torn to shreds. Cops are still investigating the exact cause of the collision.

Louie starred alongside Nas and DMX in the 1998 crime drama "Belly" ... and his character, Ox, was a Jamaican kingpin. Born and raised in Jamaica, Louie was also a Jamaican dancehall and reggae artist ... and he released a huge single in 1992 called "Typewriter," which won a Grammy.

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TWUM 10 Top Celebrity Beefs

Beef between rappers and celebrities have been going on for years. The Wrap-Up Magazine has posted a few of there own to tweet. From 50 Cent to Jay-z or Tamar Braxton and Kenya Moore. Take a look at some of the hottest beefs listed by us. Celebrity fights are on the rise.

Gansta Marcus Covers TWUM

A Lima, Ohio rap artist has been featured on the first issue of The Wrap-Up Magazine.com. +Nieman Marcus the rapper sits down with us and talks about why he changed his name, future plans, dress style, and his favorite artist.

Outkast Top 5 Music Videos

If you know anything about how Atlanta music scene got built up, then you know Outkast should be in the mix. Outkast is an American hip hop duo formed in 1991, in East Point, Atlanta, Georgia, composed of Atlanta-based rappers André "André 3000" Benjamin and Antwan "Big Boi" Patton.

Did You Know This About DMX?

Watch DMX recount where he was during 9/11, in an interesting moment of introspection for the rapper. DMX is no stranger to controversy, so it comes as no surprise that he has more than a box of cookies in his closet.

DMX - Slippin Video

+Ruff Ryder member +Dmx releases his first visual single from his second studio album Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood. "Slippin" is one of my most favorted videos by +DMXVEVO 

DMX Placed On House Arrest

DMX

TMZ reports that the multi-platinum rapper, real name Earl Simmons, got an earful when he showed up for his bond hearing on Friday, August 11, 30 minutes late. DMX is out on bond in his tax evasion case, but isn't making it easy for the judge not to throw him in jail.

He's allegedly failed four drug tests for cocaine and marijuana. In addition, X violated another condition of his bond by leaving New York City to take care of some family matters in St. Louis, without getting court permission first.

DMX is currently facing 14 counts of evading more than $1 million in federal taxes. If convicted he could be sentenced to 44 years in federal prison.

DMX Arrested

Rapper DMX is alleged to have concealed millions of dollars in income from the IRS and avoided paying nearly $2 million in taxes. DMX has been charged with income tax evasion, the U.S. Attorney’s office in New York said Thursday. DMX surrendered to law enforcement agents and will be presented Friday in Manhattan federal court before United States Judge Andrew J. Peck. Well keep you updated as more news come in.

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TWUM Best Rap City Moments

Rap City Tha Basement was one of the top shows to be on in the early 2000's. The show originally started in 1989, helmed by Chris “The Mayor” Thomas. When Tigger took the helm, the show became Rap City: 

Rap City Tha Basement With DMX

New York's great DMX and Drag-On visited Big Tigger show Rap City Tha Basement and blessed him with a freestyle to kick the show off. Back in the early 2000's when BET actually had hourly music television shows, one of the more popular show's was “Rap City Tha Basement“.

Gansta Marcus Talks Top 5 Rappers Of All Times

(The Wrap-Up Magazine) When rappers mention who is there top 5 hottest of all times, all differ in their own way. Lima, Ohio producer Gansta Marcus releases his list of all time favorites. Check out his list below and why.

"I was raised in the eara where 90's hip-hop was top of the market. We had rappers such as Tupac and Biggie, Nas and Jay-Z. My top 5 list of hottest rappers would consist of Master P +Percy Miller +DMXS Radio +Ruff Ryders Entertainment Nelly +ST Lunatic Nate Dogg +Snoop Dogg +EminemMusic and UGK +UNDER GROUND KINGS.

There were many great hits created back then that will last forever. But nothing came better than these artist because they kept putting out hit after hit over the years. When Master P released Bout It, it took the world by storm. Shortly after, Ghetto D hit the stores like a monster. With a tank and a squad that can't be stop, No Limit held the charts for several years until Hot Boyz took over with members such as +Lil Wayne +LIL TURK B.G. and Juvenile.

DMX came in hard with the Ruff Ryders anthem, shortly after he released one of his best album ever "Flesh Of My Flesh." Talk about a album to just let play, now this is it...Real Talk. You don't have to speak on Nelly and Snoop Dogg, for you see they still speak for themselves.

Eminem is labeled as one of the hottest artist of all times. He came out with hot bars and tactical vocals. With +DR Engineering behind him, there was no touching him to begin with.

DMX Welcomes 15th Child

DMX welcomed his 15th child into the world last Friday (Aug. 16) with his girlfriend Desiree Lindstrom. The baby boy's name is Exodus Simmons and he weighed six pounds, 10 ounces.

The veteran rapper's substantial family tree has caused him some issues in the past. In June 2015, DMX was arrested for unpaid child support. Just a few months after being released from that arrest, X was picked up yet again on charges of unpaid child support. His ex-wife and mother of four of his children, Tashera Simmons, accused DMX of missing his $10,000 a month child support payments following his prison release. At one point, reports said he owed about $400,000 in unpaid funds.

DMX ended up blaming it all on his former manager, who was fired late last year. X claimed the payments should have been handled by the business manager, and he assumed Tashera was getting the payments as usual until he got arrested.

2016 got off to a rough start as well, but it was because of his health.  DMX was found unconscious and rushed to a hospital in February. Luckily things have gotten better for Dark Man X as he started to do notable interviews, appeared at one of the Bad Boy reunion shows, and teamed up with his old Ruff Ryders associate, Styles P for a new song called "Still Scratching." With the birth of his baby boy, this appears to cap off a much better year for the Yonkers rapper.

DMX Falls Off Stage Live

(The Wrap-Up Magazine) DMX was performing his smash hit “How’s It Goin Down” at a show in Rochester this before he went down himself. The rapper was walking around on the stage performing to the crowd and ended up falling. X didn’t miss a beat though and got right back up to finish up his set after security checked on him. A fan caught the fall on video.

Gansta Marcus Talks His Lifestyle, Young Talent, And More

The musical artist Gansta-Marcus has lived a hell of a life throughout the years. He has been through more things than most can imagine. From his brother being stabbed multiple times to owning homes. Through all the rain and the pain, he still manages to keep a smile on his face.

He has been in the underground music industry since 2010. He started off by searching for young talent within his city of Lima, which led him to start producing himself. Since growing up to be a man, Marcus has had many children between two women.

Gansta Marcus has always believed in empowerment of our youth. He teach's the youth around him that, (In His Own Words) "Its okay to hustle, but have a job while rapping about your life. Selling drugs in not the only way to make money in the streets, you can sell cd's, scrap, learn to fix electronics and sell them."

After being there with him one-on-one, I also come to notice that he teach's them to be creative in making music, learn to record in the studio they build. I like the concept, make his whole city reach out to shine. I invite all readers, writers, and bloggers to learn more of the person they call Gansta-Marcus. You are welcomed to click on the link below to bing or google the Lima, Ohio artist.

Gansta Marcus claims that he is going to be release another various artist album by April of 2016. He say's that he have tracks stacked up steaming from 2010 till today. So be sure to follow the artist online as new content gets ready to hit the music community.

When asked how does he feel about the rap game today, he responded: "The rap game has become very diverse over the years. Went went from Tupac and Biggie to Master P and Cash Money. After that, it went into a new form of music created by DMX and Ja-Rule."

"The rap game kept changing. It created a platform for artist such as Beyonce and Nelly. The list just keeps going with artist that took off such as Soulja Boy and D4L. Now we are in a section on the community of music where gays and the LGBT communities are taking over. Young Thug and more are hitting harder than most could imagine.

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Top 5 DMX Videos

New York rapper DMX did it best when it came to making stories out of songs. Earl Simmons, better known by his stage names DMX and Dark Man X, is an American rapper and actor. Take a look at some of hottest videos released by The Wrap-Up Magazine.

"Slippin" was one of my favorite track released by the artist. In this visual, DMX's tells the story of overcoming his own demons such as smoking crack.

Now this was the break through anthem. "Ruff Ryders' Anthem" is a song by American hip hop recording artist DMX, released as the fourth single from his debut studio album It's Dark and Hell Is Hot.

We posted this full playlist of the album "Flesh Of My Flesh". This whole album was hot and could not be stopped. Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood is the second album released in December 22, 1998 by rapper DMX, little more than seven months after his debut album.

"Ain't No Sunshine" Is off the Exit Wounds soundtrack. This is when DMX was at his prime in rapping. DMX released his best-selling album "And Then There Was X" which featured the hit single "Party Up".

Top 5 Hottest Foxy Brown Photos

The Wrap-Up Magazine has released the top 5 hottest photos of +Foxy Brown from New York. Inga DeCarlo Fung Marchand, better known by her stage name Foxy Brown, is an American rapper, model, and actress. Foxy Brown speaks on relationship with Jay Z and Nas, says they were like a "husband and a side jump-off" to her.

 Nicki Minaj paused the NYFW madness to wish Foxy Brown a happy birthday. Foxy Brown, Lil' Kim, Da Brat, and Total got together for the recording of Bad Boy's remix of "No One Else". This was the only track that Lil' Kim and Foxy Brown appeared on together, the two were friends.

 Foxy Brown, a Brooklyn native, never thought she would be in the rap industry. Foxy Brown stops by RapFix Live to talk about a forced reunion with Lil' Kim. ANew York salon owner accused Foxy Brown of walking off with $900 of fake hair without paying her tab.

 Foxy Brown is an American rapper, model, and actress who has a net worth of $1.8 million dollars. Whether it was a confrontation with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, DMX and Foxy Brown or his former label mates Snoop Dogg and Daz Dillinger.

George Zimmerman To Fight DMX

I guess the rumors are official. +George Zimmerman of the neighborhood watch team will be fighting the +Ruff Ryder artist +Dmx. George Zimmerman and DMX are scheduled to battle each other in an upcoming boxing match. The 46-year-old rapper was selected out of 15,000 applicants after the 30-year-old neighborhood watch coordinator issued an open challenge.

“I am going to beat the living f–k out him…I am breaking every rule in boxing to make sure I f–k him right up,” DMX recently shared about the upcoming match, which is still awaiting a date, time, and location.