A rapper's hidden past, challenges in the music industry, fear of arrest, reflections on life, misunderstandings, a unique case of surrender to the police after 17 years.
Trevel Coleman, also known as G-Dap, turned himself in to the police in 2010 to confront the consequences of a fatal shooting that happened in 1993 and find closure.
Despite his successful rap career, Trevel couldn't escape the weight of his past and the fear of the unresolved shooting incident.
Deep dives
Summary of Main Ideas and Key Points
Trevel Coleman, also known as G-Dap, recounts his rise in the underground rap scene in the mid-90s in New York before signing with Bad Boy Records in 1998. Throughout the episode, he reflects on his childhood, his involvement in selling drugs, and the weight of a fatal shooting that happened in 1993. He talks about his constant fear of being caught and the toll it took on his mental and emotional well-being. Eventually, in 2010, after experiencing the death of his grandmother, he decides to turn himself in to the police, wanting to confront the consequences of his actions and find closure.
Memory and Reflections
Throughout the years, Trevel often thought about the shooting and its potential impact on the victim's life. He experienced guilt and unease, sometimes discussing his feelings with his loved ones, but never feeling fully understood. Memories of the shooting would often resurface, causing him to question and reflect on his past. He made the decision to turn himself in to authorities in order to confront the incident and find resolution.
Music Career and Personal Struggles
Trevel's rap career took off after signing with Bad Boy Records in 1998. However, personal struggles, including drug use and a lack of focus, began to overshadow his success. The label eventually noticed his declining commitment and urged him to seek help or face consequences. Despite the achievements in his music career, he couldn't escape the weight of his past and the fear of the unresolved shooting incident.
Turning Himself In
In 2010, after years of internal debate, Trevel decides to turn himself in to the police to face the consequences of the shooting. He visits the precinct and is initially met with skepticism, but a change in personnel leads to a more serious investigation. He signs a confession and finally learns the truth of what happened that night in 1993.
Trevell Coleman signed with Bad Boy Records in 1998. He made it onto the Billboard charts, and was called “the latest protege of rap’s royal family.” But there was something from his past he hadn’t told anyone about – and he couldn’t let it go.
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