Casanova (rapper)

Casanova grew up in Flatbush, the youngest of ten from his mother and fourteen from his father. He is of Panamanian (mother) and Haitian (father) descent. He began getting into gang life at an early age and only stayed in school until the 8th grade. After years on the street, Casanova was arrested in 2006 and sentenced to prison. His cell mate in prison on Rikers Island, was later discovered to be rapper ASAP Rocky.[3][4] After serving nearly eight years, Casanova was released in the beginning of 2014. He is the father of two children, one girl and one boy. His daughter was born during his first months of incarceration and his son was born a year after his release.

Whilst in a studio with friends in early 2016, Casanova, without previous experience, came up with "Don't Run". The song was produced by U-Dub (of NY Bangers).[5] Upon its release "Don't Run" received heavy radio play from DJ Self on Power 105.1 in New York City,[6] and later also Power 105.1 and Hot 97 there. In June 2016, Casanova released the official video for "Don't Run".[7] Casanova was discovered by Memphis Bleek under Jay-Z's record label Roc Nation, Warehouse Music Group. In October 2016, Casanova officially signed his deal with Warehouse/Roc Nation.[8] In September 2016, Casanova released the single "Line Me"[9][10] as well as a freestyle to Mobb Deep's "Quiet Storm".[11]

In 2017, Casanova released "Don't Run" Remix featuring Young M.A, Fabolous, Dave East & Don Q.[12][13] He continues to put out music releasing "The Old 50"[14][15] followed by his mixtape tape album "Be Safe Tho"[16] featuring Chris Brown and LO on the song "OHB".[17] On February 8, 2018 he released "Set Trippin" which addressed his beef with fellow New York artist Tekashi 69. He performed on the Party Tour with Chris Brown, 50 Cent, French Montana, Fabolous, O.T. Genasis and Kap G.[18][19] On June 29, 2018, Casanova released his debut EP Commissary with guest apparences G-Eazy, Rich the Kid, Snap Dogg, A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Mozzy.[20][21]

On December 1, 2020, prosecutors from the Southern District of New York Federal Court declared a warrant for the arrest of Casanova who they alleged was a leader within the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation Gang. He was among 18 alleged members of the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation Gang charged in connection with various racketeering, murder, narcotics, firearms and fraud offenses, officials said. The Acting U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said: "As alleged in the Indictment, members of Gorilla Stone committed terrible acts of violence, trafficked in narcotics, and even engaged in brazen fraud by exploiting benefits programs meant to provide assistance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic". The FBI apprehended 17 of the gang members, but Casanova was not detained and an arrest warrant was issued for him.[22][23][24][25] On December 2, 2020, Casanova surrendered to federal authorities.[26][27]

• The Party Tour (2017)

In 2016, Casanova started his own company called 2x Entertainment. On October 20, 2017, 2x Entertainment partnership with Warehouse Music Group/Roc Nation was officially publicly announced by Casanova and Memphis Bleek in an interview with The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1.[28] In November, Casanova brought on Lamont Sincere to the team as an artist under 2x Entertainment.[29]

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