Fabolous's University Performance Canceled Over Domestic Violence Past

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Emily B, Fabolous
Students petitioned for him to be disinvited.

If you were to look at Fabolous's Instagram page over the last few months, you'd see that the rapper has been unashamed about sharing his love for his girlfriend Emily B. The pair have been together for over a decade and have two children, but things haven't always been easy for the couple. Emily was a featured cast member on the early seasons of Love & Hip Hop New York, and she openly talked about the struggles of her relationship. 

The couple's on-again-off-again relationship was lived out loud on social media and television as Emily shared their personal life, but what happened in March 2018 caught fans by surprise. News circulated that the rapper punched Emily in the face repeatedly, hard enough that she allegedly lost her front teeth. A video surfaced showing Fab going after Emily with an object in his hand while being held back as he shouted at her and her father.

The rapper later pleaded guilty to domestic violence charges to avoid jail time and was reportedly ordered to complete a workshop that could last from six to 12 months. Although he's openly declared his love for Emily, he hasn't been able to shake the criticism from the public. Now it's being reported by The Hoya, the Georgetown University newspaper, that the rapper's appearance at the school was canceled after students petitioned for the University to remove him from their Hoya Madness pep rally celebration.

Students shared their disapprovals in blog posts while others spoke with athletic department officials. "After engaging with students, we have canceled the musical act for 2019 Hoya Madness," Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Lee Reed wrote, claiming that they weren't aware that Fab has ever been in trouble with the law. "We take domestic violence very seriously and were unaware of the charges against the entertainer when he was booked through a third party entity."


About The Author
Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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