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Contested deletion

This page should not be speedy deleted because... --Milanss (talk) 17:26, 26 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I didn't even read the other article that was deleted, how can it be identical. It's not fair that you don't give people the chance to know about this talented rapper who died by the age of 19, it realy sucks. This artist deserves to have an article on Wikipedia, he was best freind of the gratest rapper of all times Tupac Shakur, a member of his group "Outlawz", an Album called Son rise Vol.1, and is included in several world known rap songs such as "Hit em up". I just searched for information and wrote this article, there's no point in deleting it. if you do it I will write it again

If it is deleted and you write it again, you will be blocked from editing. See Wikipedia:Don't disrupt Wikipedia to make a point. The subject of the article must comply with WP:MUSIC for the article to exist, and the article must prove that the subject complies with at least one of those criteria. ~Amatulić (talk) 23:48, 26 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

I added: "Kadafi was featured on the single Hit 'Em Up released June 4, 1996 (Death Row/Intercope), one of the greatest rap hits of all times. The song is included on the album All Eyez on Me (#1 on the U.S. Billboard 200), on the compilation album Death Row: The Singles Collection, on 2Pac's Greatests Hits, and on the compilation album Death Row Greatest Hits" — Preceding unsigned comment added by Milanss (talk • contribs) 03:22, 27 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Looks like you did a great job of rescuing this article. Good work!

You do need to provide sources for grandiose claims of notability like "one of the greatest rap hits of all time", otherwise such phrases may get removed as peacock terms. ~Amatulić (talk) 04:56, 27 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

This page should not be speedy deleted because... --24.100.156.53 (talk) 20:38, 26 April 2011 (UTC) I LIke Tupac And Kadafi I listened to them as i was a kid i didnt know much about them please do not delete this page "outlawz" would be ruined if you deleted one of there members he and tupac are probably the best ones[reply]

What you listened to as a kid isn't relevant here. This artist must meet one of the criteria listed in WP:MUSIC to have an article on Wikipedia. If you can't improve the article to be in compliance, it will be deleted. ~Amatulić (talk) 23:48, 26 April 2011 (UTC)[reply]

How to pronounce?

How the name Yafeu is truely pronounced in English? — Preceding unsigned comment added by 85.233.76.3 (talk) 10:24, 16 January 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Notability

Yaki Kadafi is not just WP:NOTABLE based on his music career and relationship to Tupac.

Yaki Kadafi is also WP:NOTABLE because he was a sole witness to Tupac's murder. WP:Big events make key participants notable.

If you were to ask 10 WP:HH experts, I'd wager you would get an consensus that Yaki Kadafi was notable. Before deletion I would ask that you would try and get an opinion from at least one of them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-Le4z3_RtI 74.198.9.7 (talk) 20:28, 23 January 2012 (UTC) I have added several notable references, from ASCAP, Billboard, IMDb as well as several newspaper articles relating to his death.--Regeek (talk) 20:31, 22 May 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Untitled

The sections dont add up. Under death it says he was shot no accident.

The next section says he was murdered before he could see his daughters.

Cant be both.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Cornersss (talk • contribs) 03:52, 18 January 2015 (UTC)[reply]

Sisters

Doesn't article mention his 2 not-yet born sisters?

The next section says he was murdered before he could see his daughters.

– Wayfarer (talk) 19:53, 6 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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Yaki Kadafi

Yafeu Akiyele Fula (October 9, 1977 - November 10, 1996) was a rapper who was part of the American rap group Tha Outlawz, who are best known for their collaborations with Tupac Shakur. While part of the Outlawz, he was known by the alias Yaki Kadafi.

History

The group was introduced as the Outlaw Immortalz in February 1996. The members included Shakur, who used the alias "Makaveli," Hussein Fatal, and Yaki Kadafi, known as Fatal-N-Felony and Thug Life, respectively. Also included were Big Syke and Mopreme Shakur, who went by the aliases "Mussolini" and "Komani," respectively, and were part of Dramacydal. Additionally, Big Malc, K-Dog, and Little Mu used the aliases E.D.I. Mean, Kastro, and Napoleon. They were first featured on the song "When We Ride" from Shakur's fourth studio album, All Eyez on Me. Storm, introduced on All Eyez on Me as the only female member, became the ninth member of the group and began working on her solo album under Tupac's management.

In June 1996, Hussein Fatal, Kadafi, and E.D.I. Mean were featured on Shakur's Death Row Greatest Hits diss track "Hit 'Em Up," now credited as "The Outlawz." Although Kastro and Napoleon were not featured on the track, they appeared in the music video.[1][2]

During the recording of All Eyez on Me and "Hit 'Em Up," Kadafi introduced his friend Rufus Cooper III to 2Pac. Cooper, who later became known as Young Noble, joined the group and was featured on Makaveli's album The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory.[3]

Biography

Fula was born to Yaasmyn Fula and Sekou Odinga in Irvington, New Jersey in 1977. His parents were proud of their African heritage, as suggested by their choice of his name: Yafeu means “bold” in the Fante language of Ghana. Fula met Tupac Shakur through their parents - they had met during the late 1970s at a black rights meeting. Career

Yaki Kadafi was a member of the group Dramacydal who were also known as the Thoroheadz and Young Thugz; he went under the alias Young Hollywood. Yaki Kadafi and Hussein Fatal visited Tupac Shakur while he was incarcerated in jail. There were plans for Kadafi and Fatal to release material under the name "Fatal and Felony" but to this day nothing materialised from these plans. their group was named Outlaw Immortalz.

When Tupac was out on bail and signed to Death Row Records he founded the group Tha Outlaw Immortalz, later to be known as Tha Outlawz. Hussein Fatal then suggested Tha Outlaw Immortalz instead, although in Shakurs song Hit 'em up he says "I'll let my little homies ride on you bitch" this comment was aimed at Biggie Smalls. The alias "Yaki Kadafi" was given to Yafeu Fula by Tupac when Tha Outlawz were created, as each member of Tha Outlawz had an alias that would coincide with the names of certain enemies of America. Following the untimely deaths of Tupac Shakur and Yaki Kadafi just two months apart, Tha Outlawz fell apart.

Yaasmyn Fula, Yaki Kadafi's mother, released Son Rize: Volume 1;, A mixtape that featured unheard Kadafi music as well as mixed tracks, the money made from the sales helped supporting Yaki Kadafi's two daughters, Sekou Odinga and the community. Son Rize: Volume 2 is scheduled to be released soon, as is a book titled The Prince and The King which is based on Yaki Kadafi and Tupac Shakur.

His name Akiyele originates from the Yoruba language of Nigeria.

Tha Havenotz

Tha Havenotz were started by, and included, Tupac Shakur and Yaki Kadafi along with Candyman 187. After the deaths of Tupac and Kadafi in 1996, the group’s development ground to a halt.

Since then Candyman 187 and Yaasmyn Fula (mother of Yaki Kadafi) have been working toward rebuilding and reuniting Tha Havenotz. Also a huge contributor and part of the management team is Leila Steinberg, Tupac's original manager.

Lead by Tupac's 'little brother' Candyman 187, Tha Havenotz are a group of talented rap artists, writers and producers who are concerned about the messages being relayed through today’s hip-hop and rap.

Many of the group members are pioneers of hip-hop and rap bringing back the “REAL” issues that affect those who listen to their lyrics. From politics to social stigmas, Tha Havenotz have focused their message on today’s struggles which are similar to the Civil Rights Movement of the 60’s, The Black Panther Movement of the 70’s and the Crack and AIDS epidemic of the 80’s.

Most recently in 2004, Candyman 187 was able to introduce a new generation of Havenotz who continue where the original group left off. The new Havenotz are a fusion of the young and the old. The revamped group consists of Candyman 187, Storm, Shock G, Mac Mall, Ray Luv, Hussein Fatal, Mopreme & Money-B.

Havenotz Entertainment will release Son Rize Vol. 2, Candyman 187 - Young Strapped & Hopeless, Tha Havnotz Debut album & a Storm project. Their may even be a Fatal-N-Felony album.

Fatal-N-Felony

Long time Friend of Yaki Kadafi, Bruce "Hussein Fatal" Washington originally from the Plauge latter named Fugees & Dirt Birt. Joined Kadafi as Fatal-N-Felony & were set to release an album on Makaveli Records. Both child hood friends of Jersey, Fatal-N-Felony were said to of recorded 3 albums worth of music.

Murder

There are many rumours surrounding Yaki Kadafi's death. It has been reported that Yaki Kadafi was visiting his girlfriend in New Jersey when he was struck dead by a bullet, and that Tha Outlawz member Napoleon had admitted to hiphop magazine The Source that his cousin 'Roddy' had shot Yaki Kadafi whilst the two of them were intoxicated with alcohol and drugs. There is also the rumour that Yaki Kadafi's murder was in-fact over money. Another popular rumour suggests that he was killed because he said he could possibly identify the person who murdered 2Pac.

Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. FifthFive (talk) 17:09, 11 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]