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June 12, 2025

Rapper Silentó sentenced in shooting death of cousin: ‘I pray for growth, ability to find forgiveness’

The “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” rapper born Ricky Hawk, was sentenced for the 2021 fatal shooting of his cousin, Frederick…
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August 16, 2021

‘Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)’ rapper Silento indicted for murder

A Georgia grand jury has officially indicted rapper Silento for the February shooting death of his cousin Frederick Rooks.
February 2, 2021

‘Watch Me’ rapper Silento charged with killing cousin

The rapper was arrested after police viewed video from the security cameras of neighboring homes that showed cars fleeing the…
September 3, 2020

Rapper Silento arrested after walking into stranger’s home with hatchet

Rapper Silentó is facing felony charges after entering a stranger’s home looking for his girlfriend while carrying a hatchet.
November 9, 2015

Students use 'Whip/Nae Nae' style rap to learn vocab in fun video

Who said learning can't be fun? A video of students at Citizens Academy in Cleveland is gaining popularity on Facebook…
October 23, 2015

Anthony Hamilton turns 'Whip/Nae Nae' into a Negro Spiritual, Internet says Amen

Anthony Hamilton, never change. Hamilton uploaded his version of Silento's smash hit "Watch Me" (Whip/Nae Nae) to Facebook Thursday. The…
July 31, 2015

New York police officer gets down to 'Whip,' 'Nae Nae' at block party

theGRIO REPORT - More of this, please. One New York police officer showed that it is possible for law enforcement…