Bills | |
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![]() Casanova in August 2016 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Caswell Senior |
Born | New York City, New York, U.S. |
Genres |
Hip hop Brooklyn R&B music |
Occupation(s) |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2016–present |
Labels | |
Website |
www |
Caswell Senior, known professionally as Bills, is an American rapper born and raised in Brooklyn, New York.[ citation needed] In 2016, Casanova made his first original song "Don't Run". [1] He is currently[ when?] signed to Roc Nation, LLC. In 2020, he was indicted on RICO and racketeering charges alongside 17 others due to various criminal activities his Bloods gang Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation allegedly participated in.
His cell mate in prison on Rikers Island, was later discovered to be rapper ASAP Rocky. [2] [3]
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). [4] Upon its release "Don't Run" received heavy radio play from DJ Self on Power 105.1 in New York City, [5] and later also Power 105.1 and Hot 97 there. In June 2016, Casanova released the official video for "Don't Run". [6] 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. [7] In September 2016, Casanova released the single "Line Me" [8] [9] as well as a freestyle to Mobb Deep's "Quiet Storm". [10]
In 2017, Casanova released "Don't Run" Remix featuring Young M.A, Fabolous, Dave East & Don Q. [11] [12] He continues to put out music releasing "The Old 50" [13] [14] followed by his mixtape tape album "Be Safe Tho" [15] featuring Chris Brown and LO on the song "OHB". [16] 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. [17] [18] 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. [19] [20]
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. [21] [22] [23] [24] On December 2, 2020, Casanova surrendered to federal authorities. [25] [26]
2x Entertainment | |
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Founded | 2016 |
Founder | Casanova |
Distributor(s) | Roc Nation |
Genre | |
Country of origin | United States |
Location | New York City, New York |
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. [27] In November, Casanova brought on Lamont Sincere to the team as an artist under 2x Entertainment. [28]
Year | Album Title | Album Details |
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2019 | Behind These Scars |
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Year | Album Title | Album Details |
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2018 | Commissary |
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Title | Details |
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"Don't Run" |
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"Line Me" |
|
"Don't Run" Remix (feat. Young M.A, Fabolous, Dave East & Don Q) |
|
"The Old 50" |
|
"Go Best Friend" |
|
"Left, Right" (feat. Chris Brown & Fabolous) [29] |
|
"Set Trippin" |
|
"Go Bestfriend 2.0" (feat. G-Eazy & Rich The Kid) |
|
"2AM" (feat. Tory Lanez & Davido) [30] |
|
"So Brooklyn" (feat. Fabolous) |
|
"Coming Home" (feat. Chris Brown) |
|
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Category:Living people
Category:People from Flatbush, Brooklyn
Category:Rappers from New York (state)
Category:American people of Panamanian descent
Category:Gangsta rappers
Category:Bloods
Category:East Coast hip hop musicians
Category:21st-century American rappers
Category:American people of Jamaican descent
Category:American rappers of Jamaican descent
Category:American rappers of Haitian descent
Category:American rappers of Panamanian descent
Category:Year of birth missing (living people)
Category:1986 birthsBrooklyn, NYC.
Bills | |
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![]() Casanova in August 2016 | |
Background information | |
Birth name | Caswell Senior |
Born | New York City, New York, U.S. |
Genres |
Hip hop Brooklyn R&B music |
Occupation(s) |
|
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 2016–present |
Labels | |
Website |
www |
Caswell Senior, known professionally as Bills, is an American rapper born and raised in Brooklyn, New York.[ citation needed] In 2016, Casanova made his first original song "Don't Run". [1] He is currently[ when?] signed to Roc Nation, LLC. In 2020, he was indicted on RICO and racketeering charges alongside 17 others due to various criminal activities his Bloods gang Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation allegedly participated in.
His cell mate in prison on Rikers Island, was later discovered to be rapper ASAP Rocky. [2] [3]
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). [4] Upon its release "Don't Run" received heavy radio play from DJ Self on Power 105.1 in New York City, [5] and later also Power 105.1 and Hot 97 there. In June 2016, Casanova released the official video for "Don't Run". [6] 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. [7] In September 2016, Casanova released the single "Line Me" [8] [9] as well as a freestyle to Mobb Deep's "Quiet Storm". [10]
In 2017, Casanova released "Don't Run" Remix featuring Young M.A, Fabolous, Dave East & Don Q. [11] [12] He continues to put out music releasing "The Old 50" [13] [14] followed by his mixtape tape album "Be Safe Tho" [15] featuring Chris Brown and LO on the song "OHB". [16] 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. [17] [18] 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. [19] [20]
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. [21] [22] [23] [24] On December 2, 2020, Casanova surrendered to federal authorities. [25] [26]
2x Entertainment | |
---|---|
Founded | 2016 |
Founder | Casanova |
Distributor(s) | Roc Nation |
Genre | |
Country of origin | United States |
Location | New York City, New York |
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. [27] In November, Casanova brought on Lamont Sincere to the team as an artist under 2x Entertainment. [28]
Year | Album Title | Album Details |
---|---|---|
2019 | Behind These Scars |
|
Year | Album Title | Album Details |
---|---|---|
2018 | Commissary |
|
Title | Details |
---|---|
"Don't Run" |
|
"Line Me" |
|
"Don't Run" Remix (feat. Young M.A, Fabolous, Dave East & Don Q) |
|
"The Old 50" |
|
"Go Best Friend" |
|
"Left, Right" (feat. Chris Brown & Fabolous) [29] |
|
"Set Trippin" |
|
"Go Bestfriend 2.0" (feat. G-Eazy & Rich The Kid) |
|
"2AM" (feat. Tory Lanez & Davido) [30] |
|
"So Brooklyn" (feat. Fabolous) |
|
"Coming Home" (feat. Chris Brown) |
|
{{
cite web}}
: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (
link)
Category:Living people
Category:People from Flatbush, Brooklyn
Category:Rappers from New York (state)
Category:American people of Panamanian descent
Category:Gangsta rappers
Category:Bloods
Category:East Coast hip hop musicians
Category:21st-century American rappers
Category:American people of Jamaican descent
Category:American rappers of Jamaican descent
Category:American rappers of Haitian descent
Category:American rappers of Panamanian descent
Category:Year of birth missing (living people)
Category:1986 birthsBrooklyn, NYC.