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Roland Champaine- The Truth @RolandChampaine
Roland Champaine is in pursuit of taking the music world by storm with his Hip Hop/R&B soulful style. Born and raised in the Golden Triangle -specifically Orange, Texas. Champaine has been singing since the age of 8. He noticed the power of his musical talent when he unintentionally serenaded his girl crush with his soft, yet captivating voice. From then till now, Champaine has been working to perfect his craft. Through writing songs that inspire his listeners to live in their truth and be comfortable with who they are as a person, Champaine’s work comes from personal, real-life experiences. “Music can be an escape to a fantasy or it can…
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Judge Denies ‘Stand Your Ground’ Defense for Kevin Gates
LAKELAND — A judge on Thursday rejected a motion by rapper Kevin Gates that a misdemeanor battery charge against him be dismissed. Lawyers for Gates argued last week that the charge against him for kicking a fan at a club in Lakeland during a performance should be dropped based on Florida’s “stand your ground” law. But County Judge Sharon Franklin wrote that Gates’ kick was not a justified action in response to Miranda Dixon grabbing his shorts twice. “While a simple act of touching or pushing someone without his or her consent may amount to simple battery, the Court finds that such a minor act does not necessarily rise to such…
