Local rap artist posts new YouTube video
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Local rap artist Stephen Redmond called me a week or so ago to let me know his new YouTube video is up. If you recall, the artist, who calls himself Lucky Me, offended New City residents with his first video, “I Love New City.” Residents said it incorrectly depicted the hamlet as full of rich teenagers using cocaine. (I wrote about that issue back in June. You can read the story here
The new video is called, LUCKYME RESPONSES TO THE HATERS AND ALL THE PAPARAZZI, and is the 4th or 5th response Redmond has posted to the first video.
The latest video focuses on some of the media attention the artist received, with clips from Channel 12 and CBS segments and a glimpse of the article written by yours truly. Redmond reasserts that his video was a way to thank some of his fans for supporting his music and that he didn’t mean to offend anyone. The new video has about 750 views so far, versus about 15,500 views of the first video.
Some would prefer it if no one watched the videos, like Clarkstown Supervisor Alexander Gromack, who said the video wasn’t an accurate reflection of the hamlet at all. “I think it was probably in poor taste and I just wish those young adults would have channeled their energy into something more productive,” he previously said.
After my story came out, I received a few e-mails from people who said Redmond was a rude liar.
One e-mail said:
“i read the article you did on the “rapper” lucky me and let me tell you something hes a terrible person dont let his lies fool you or the public…he destroys peoples image in society, all these kids are so hurt by this”
There you have it. Those are a few different views on the issue. Anybody have any other opinions or comments to add?
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on Wednesday, August 1st, 2007 at 5:58 pm by Amy Padnani.
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Well….his real name isn't Stephen Redmond. That's a fake name he's giving you. He is in fact an "aspiring rap artist" who gives alcohol and sells cocaine and marijuana to underage kids – and takes full advantage of the girls; aka his "snow bunnies". Yes moms and dads of New City (and vicinity), those rumors are true. He is comfortable here in the suburbs because the foolish teenagers who look up to him seem to believe he has some type of street "cred". Unfortunately, any attention the Journal News gives this jerk enhances this pathetic notion. Can't wait to read a future article about his arrest.
I agree. This guy shouldn't get attention, unless it's in hopes of having him arrested.
Isn't is a shame that so many rap artists seem to have a gang and/or drug background? Sad
That is probably true, Andrew. I've seen documentaries on jails, etc and many seem to be rap star wanna-bes.
I saw that video on YouTube. Somehow, I wouldn't be surprised if he had a record, etc, and I'm not talking record label.
i love all of yall
im sad that yall would say these thinngs about me
i love newcity
i do not give people these drugsssss
i do have parties
but i dont serve them drugg
ty for the article amy
i love new city luckyme
luckmye