Taxstone Finally Has A Trial Date For Allegedly Killing Troy Ave's Bodyguard

Taxstone will be standing trial for allegedly murdering Troy Ave's bodyguard during a shooting at Irving Plaza.

BYAlex Zidel
Link Copied to Clipboard!
16.9K Views
Johnny Nunez/Getty Images

At long last, Taxstone will be standing trial for his 2016 murder case, in which he was accused of killing Troy Ave's bodyguard, Ronald “Banga” McPhatter. 

The trial has been delayed countless times. Most recently, Taxstone and Troy Ave were supposed to meet in court last year but because of COVID-19, the date was pushed back. Now, Taxstone will reportedly be heading to court on November 2, 2021.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CD3yGNGM6Uz

Taxstone and Troy Ave were involved in a feud, which reached a height when they ran into each other backstage at a T.I. concert at Irving Plaza. The former podcaster, whose name is Daryl Campbell, has been accused of firing a weapon, which led to Troy Ave being shot in the leg, and his bodyguard being fatally shot. Surveillance has shown Taxstone fleeing the green room, and Troy Ave firing off shots inside the venue. The gun was later linked to Tax, who reportedly purchased the firearm.

"As he has now admitted, Daryl Campbell illegally carried a semiautomatic handgun into the Irving Plaza music venue," said U.S. Attorney Joon H. Kim. "That night Ronald McPhatter was shot and killed there, and three others were wounded."

https://www.instagram.com/p/Br52w3Xn8FP

Taxstone has been in jail without bail for the last four years. Troy Ave may be planning to testify against the former podcaster.

We will keep you updated as more information comes out regarding the upcoming trial.

[via]


  • Link Copied to Clipboard!
About The Author
<b>Managing Editor</b> <!--BR--> Alex Zidel began working at HotNewHipHop as a Staff Writer in February 2018 before becoming the Managing Editor in June 2019. <strong>Favorite Hip Hop Artists:</strong> Kid Cudi, Kanye West, Young Thug, Frank Ocean.