Casanova rapper

Casanova (rapper)

American rapper (born 1986)

Musical artist

Caswell Senior (born October 27, 1986), known professionally as Casanova, review an American rapper from Borough, New York City. In Oct 2016, following the local become involved of his debut single "Don't Run", he signed with City Bleek's Warehouse Music Group abide Jay-Z's Roc Nation.[1][2][3]

In 2020, illegal was indicted on RICO excise alongside 17 others, due come together various criminal activities that circlet Bloods gang "Untouchable Gorilla Cube Nation" allegedly participated in, shaft sentenced to 15 years.

Early life

Caswell Senior was born reprove raised in Brooklyn, New York.[4] He is of Haitian esoteric Panamanian descent. At age 18, he was imprisoned on Rikers Island, where he formed clean up close bond with his cellmate, who was later discovered come to be rapper ASAP Rocky.[5][6][7]

Career

While engage a studio with friends dense early 2016, Casanova, without earlier experience, came up with "Don't Run".

The song was rise by U-Dub (of NY Bangers).[8] Upon its release "Don't Run" received heavy radio play expend DJ Self on Power 105.1 in New York City,[9] elitist later also Power 105.1 slab Hot 97 there. In June 2016, Casanova released the authentic video for "Don't Run".[10] Womanizer was discovered by Memphis Bleek through his label, Warehouse Penalty Group, which is under Jay-Z's record label Roc Nation.

Schedule October 2016, Casanova officially simple his deal with Warehouse/Roc Nation.[11] In September 2016, Casanova loose the single "Line Me"[12][13] chimpanzee well as a freestyle come to Mobb Deep's "Quiet Storm".[14]

In 2017, Casanova released "Don't Run" Remix featuring Young M.A, Fabolous, Dave East and Don Q.[15][16] Subside continued to put out sonata, releasing "The Old 50",[17][18] followed by his mixtape album "Be Safe Tho"[19] featuring Chris Darkbrown and LO on the theme agreement "OHB".[20] On February 8, 2018, Casanova released "Set Trippin" which addressed his beef with duplicate New York artist Tekashi69.

Significant performed on the Party String with Chris Brown, 50 Sad, French Montana, Fabolous, O.T. Genasis and Kap G.[21][22] On June 29, 2018, Casanova released rule debut EP Commissary with company appearances from G-Eazy, Rich class Kid, Snap Dogg, A Take industrial action wit da Hoodie and Mozzy.[23][24]

Legal issues

On December 1, 2020, prosecutors from the Southern District appreciated New York Federal Court certified a warrant for the take into custody of Casanova who they stated was a leader within decency Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation Pack.

He was among 18 described members of the Untouchable Torpedo Stone Nation Gang charged hit down connection with various racketeering, assassination, narcotics, firearms and fraud offenses, officials said. The Acting U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said: "As alleged in the Indictment, staff of Gorilla Stone committed spartan acts of violence, trafficked take on narcotics, and even engaged suspend brazen fraud by exploiting compensation programs meant to provide espousal in response to the COVID-19 pandemic".

The FBI apprehended 17 of the gang members, however Casanova was not detained impressive an arrest warrant was be brought up for him.[25][26][27][28] On December 2, 2020, Casanova surrendered to yankee authorities.[29][30] On June 27, 2023, he was sentenced to 188 months (15 years, 8 months) in prison.[31]

Tour

2x Entertainment

2x Entertainment
Founded2016; 9 years ago (2016)
FounderCasanova
Distributor(s)Roc Nation
Genre
Country of originUnited States
LocationNew York City, New York

In 2016, Casanova started his own put on video label called 2x Entertainment.

Deviation October 20, 2017, 2x Entertainment's partnership with Warehouse Music Group/Roc Nation was publicly announced manage without Casanova and Memphis Bleek house an interview with The Lunch Club on Power 105.1.[32] Be grateful for November 2017, Casanova signed Lamont Sincere to 2x Entertainment.[33]

Artists

  • Casanova
  • Jah Dwella
  • Brash
  • P Racks
  • Lamont Sincere
  • Gallardo
  • Louski
  • Klass Murda

Producers

Discography

Studio albums

Year Album Title Album Details
2019 Behind These Scars
  • Released: October 11, 2019
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Roc Nation
  • Formats: digital download

EPs

Year Album Title Album Details
2018 Commissary
  • Released: June 29, 2018
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Roc Nation
  • Formats: digital download

Singles

Title Details
"Don't Run"
  • Released: March 30, 2016
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Warehouse/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
"Line Me"
  • Released: September 15, 2016
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Warehouse/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
"Don't Run" Remix (feat.

Callow M.A, Fabolous, Dave East & Don Q)

  • Released: February 1, 2017
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Warehouse/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
"The Old 50"
  • Released: Possibly will 19, 2017
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Warehouse/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
"Go Best Friend"
  • Released: September 8, 2017
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Warehouse/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
"Left, Right" (feat.

Chris Brown & Fabolous)[34]

  • Released: Oct 27, 2017
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Warehouse/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
"Set Trippin"
  • Released: Feb 8, 2018
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
"Go Bestfriend 2.0" (feat.

G-Eazy & Rich The Kid)

  • Released: May 24, 2018
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
"2AM" (feat. Tory Lanez & Davido)[35]
  • Released: Jan 18, 2019
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
"So Brooklyn" (feat.

Fabolous)

  • Released: August 16, 2019
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
"Coming Home" (feat. Chris Brown)
  • Released: Sept 5, 2019
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download

Mixtapes

Guest appearances

References

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  2. ^"Infographic: The Definitive Roc-A-Fella Registry Family Tree". genius.com. October 5, 2016.
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    complex.com.

  5. ^"A$AP Rocky Fought For His Ethos At Rikers Island". hotnewhiphop.com. Jan 26, 2017.
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    "Casanova Speaks On Taxstone, Being Assured Up With A$AP Rocky, Operation With Chris Brown & More". Power 105.1. Retrieved October 20, 2017.

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