The Brooklyn drill scene is a violent and rivalrous music landscape dominated by two umbrella groups: Wu and Cho. These groups are comprised of various loosely affiliated gangs that often clash with each other. The rivalry between Wu and Cho escalated after the murder of Pop Smoke, a prominent Wu rapper, and has led to increased violence and diss tracks. The NYPD has been monitoring the situation and has taken down several high-profile rappers, including Bobby Shmurda, who was denied parole.
The Cho movement, led by the Blickies, has been gaining momentum, but the group suffered a loss when Nick Blicky, one of its most popular members, was killed. The Wu rappers responded by mocking his death on social media, leading to a wave of retaliation from the Cho-affiliated Gangster Disciples.
The future of Brooklyn drill is uncertain, but Pop Smoke's legacy continues to be felt, and Fabio Foreign is emerging as a prominent figure in the scene. However, the violence and drama surrounding the genre show no signs of slowing down.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. There were 21 arrests related to two street gangs in Brooklyn, known as "Wu" and "Cho."
2. The two gangs are umbrella groups consisting of loosely affiliated gangs that work together.
3. The Wu and Cho gangs have been at war for several years, resulting in violence and diss tracks over drill beats.
4. The NYPD took down 34 Wu and Cho members in Brooklyn after following them for two years and building a case.
5. Pop Smoke was a member of the Wu gang and was killed before he could testify against the gang.
6. The Wu gang heavily outnumbered the Cho gang in Brooklyn.
7. The Ebbisfield apartments in Brooklyn are a stronghold for the Gangster Disciples (GDs).
8. The GDs are direct descendants of the Gangster Disciples out of Chicago.
9. The leader of the GDs was taken down in 2012 and sentenced to 20 years for racketeering, attempt murders, and gun wraps.
10. The NYPD created a rap task force called the Enterprise Operations Unit to take down gangs involved in the music industry.
11. The task force took down GS9 and Bobby Shmurda, who were affiliated with the Wu gang.
12. Nick Blicky, a member of the Cho gang, was killed in a shootout with the Wu gang.
13. Kodak Black was associated with the Cho gang and signed Tutu Geez, a member of the Cho gang, to a label deal.
14. Tutu Geez released a song called "Suburban" that led to a bunch of diss track responses, including one from Chef G.
15. Chef G got into a fight with Nick Blicky at the courthouse.
16. Fabio Foreign, a member of the Wu gang, went to Chicago to make a music video with King Vaughn, who he has beef with.
17. Pop Smoke is still one of the highest-selling artists in America, even after his passing.
18. Fabio Foreign is next in line to carry on Pop Smoke's legacy, but he has big boots to fill.
19. Bobby Shmurda's parole was denied, and he will not be coming home until 2021.
20. The Cho gang had internal drama with Coach the Ghost disowning one of their top rappers, Envy Kane.