Casanova (rapper) explained

Casanova
Birth Name:Caswell Senior
Birth Date:1986 10, mf=yes
Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York City, U.S.
Years Active:2016–2020

Caswell Senior (born October 27, 1986), known professionally as Casanova, is an American rapper. In 2016, he made his first original song "Don't Run".[1] He is signed to Roc Nation.[2] In 2020, he was indicted on RICO charges alongside 17 others due to various criminal activities which his Bloods gang, "Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation", allegedly participated in.

Early life

Caswell Senior was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York.[3] He is of Haitian and Panamanian descent. At age 18, he was imprisoned on Rikers Island, where he formed a close bond with his cellmate, who was later discovered to be rapper ASAP Rocky.[4] [5] [6]

Career

While in a studio with friends in early 2016, Casanova, without previous experience, came up with "Don't Run". The song was produced by U-Dub (of NY Bangers).[7] Upon its release "Don't Run" received heavy radio play from DJ Self on Power 105.1 in New York City,[8] and later also Power 105.1 and Hot 97 there. In June 2016, Casanova released the official video for "Don't Run".[9] Casanova was discovered by Memphis Bleek through his label, Warehouse Music Group, which is under Jay-Z's record label Roc Nation. In October 2016, Casanova officially signed his deal with Warehouse/Roc Nation.[10] In September 2016, Casanova released the single "Line Me"[11] [12] as well as a freestyle to Mobb Deep's "Quiet Storm".[13]

In 2017, Casanova released "Don't Run" Remix featuring Young M.A, Fabolous, Dave East and Don Q.[14] [15] He continued to put out music, releasing "The Old 50",[16] [17] followed by his mixtape album "Be Safe Tho"[18] featuring Chris Brown and LO on the song "OHB".[19] On February 8, 2018, Casanova released "Set Trippin" which addressed his beef with fellow New York artist Tekashi69. He performed on the Party Tour with Chris Brown, 50 Cent, French Montana, Fabolous, O.T. Genasis and Kap G.[20] [21] On June 29, 2018, Casanova released his debut EP Commissary with guest appearances from G-Eazy, Rich the Kid, Snap Dogg, A Boogie wit da Hoodie and Mozzy.[22] [23]

Legal issues

On December 1, 2020, prosecutors from the Southern District of New York Federal Court declared a warrant for the arrest of Casanova who they alleged was a leader within the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation Gang. He was among 18 alleged members of the Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation Gang charged in connection with various racketeering, murder, narcotics, firearms and fraud offenses, officials said. The Acting U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss said: "As alleged in the Indictment, members of Gorilla Stone committed terrible acts of violence, trafficked in narcotics, and even engaged in brazen fraud by exploiting benefits programs meant to provide assistance in response to the COVID-19 pandemic". The FBI apprehended 17 of the gang members, but Casanova was not detained and an arrest warrant was issued for him.[24] [25] [26] [27] On December 2, 2020, Casanova surrendered to federal authorities.[28] [29] On June 27, 2023, he was sentenced to 188 months (15 years, 8 months) in prison.[30]

Tour

2x Entertainment

2x Entertainment
Founder:Casanova
Distributor:Roc Nation
Country:United States
Location:New York City, New York

In 2016, Casanova started his own record label called . On October 20, 2017, 2x Entertainment's partnership with Warehouse Music Group/Roc Nation was publicly announced by Casanova and Memphis Bleek in an interview with The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1.[31] In November 2017, Casanova signed Lamont Sincere to 2x Entertainment.[32]

Artists

Producers

Discography

Singles

TitleDetails
"Don't Run"
  • Released: March 30, 2016
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Warehouse/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
"Line Me"
  • Released: September 15, 2016
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Warehouse/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
"Don't Run" Remix (feat. Young M.A, Fabolous, Dave East & Don Q)
  • Released: February 1, 2017
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Warehouse/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
"The Old 50"
  • Released: May 19, 2017
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Warehouse/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
"Go Best Friend"
  • Released: September 8, 2017
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Warehouse/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
"Left, Right" (feat. Chris Brown & Fabolous)[33]
  • Released: October 27, 2017
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Warehouse/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
"Set Trippin"
  • Released: February 8, 2018
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
"Go Bestfriend 2.0" (feat. G-Eazy & Rich The Kid)
  • Released: May 24, 2018
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
"2AM" (feat. Tory Lanez & Davido)[34]
  • Released: January 18, 2019
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
"So Brooklyn" (feat. Fabolous)
  • Released: August 16, 2019
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download
"Coming Home" (feat. Chris Brown)
  • Released: September 5, 2019
  • Label: 2x Entertainment/Roc Nation
  • Format: Digital download

Mixtapes

Guest appearances

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Casanova – Don't Run. April 16, 2016. The Culture Plug. October 24, 2017.
  2. Web site: Casanova Is Apparently Signed To Both Roc Nation & Def Jam. hotnewhiphop.com. April 12, 2018 .
  3. Web site: Casanova and Fabolous Salute Their Hometown in "So Brooklyn" Video. complex.com.
  4. Web site: A$AP Rocky Fought For His Life At Rikers Island. hotnewhiphop.com. January 26, 2017 .
  5. Web site: Casanova Tells The Story Of A$AP Rocky Having To Fight While Locked Up at Rikers Island. March 20, 2016. AllHipHop. October 24, 2017.
  6. Web site: Casanova Speaks On Taxstone, Being Locked Up With A$AP Rocky, Working With Chris Brown & More. January 25, 2017. Ciofalo. Nick. Power 105.1. October 20, 2017.
  7. Web site: Don't Run – Single. iTunes Store. Apple Inc. 24 October 2017.
  8. Web site: Brooklyn's Casanova Drops "Don't Run". April 12, 2016. HipHopOnDeck. October 24, 2017.
  9. Web site: Buzzing Brooklyn Rapper Casanova Says "Don't Run" In New Video. June 10, 2016. AllHipHop. October 20, 2017.
  10. Web site: Casanova Signs To Roc Nation?; Locked Up W/ Taxstone; Says 'Robbers Are Haters' ; Don't Run (Video) (TI50). October 5, 2016. Youtube. October 20, 2017.
  11. Web site: Line Me – Single. iTunes Store. Apple Inc. October 24, 2017.
  12. Web site: New Music: Casanova – Line Me. September 22, 2016. Rap Radar. October 20, 2017.
  13. Web site: New Video: Casanova "Quiet Storm (Freestyle)". September 13, 2016. Rap Radar. October 20, 2017.
  14. Web site: Casanova Delivers "Don't Run" Remix Featuring Fabolous, Young M.A, Dave East and Don Q. February 2, 2017. Ivey. Justin. XXL. October 21, 2017.
  15. Web site: Casanova Taps Fabolous, Dave East, Young, YOUNG M.A & Don Q for "Don't Run (Remix)" — An NY Banger!. February 2, 2017. 2DOPEBOYZ. October 21, 2017.
  16. Web site: Casanova – The Old 50. YouTube. August 2017. 21 October 2017.
  17. Web site: Casanova Channels The Gangsta Spirit Of 'The Old 50' In His Menacing New Video. 2 August 2017. Braboy. Mark. Vibe. 21 October 2017.
  18. Web site: Dear Beloved: Casanova Warns Us To 'Be Safe Tho' On New Mixtape. March 17, 2017. Vibe. October 24, 2017.
  19. Web site: STREAM: Casanova – 'Be Safe Tho'. March 17, 2017. Little. Cordell. Def Pen. October 24, 2017.
  20. Web site: Chris Brown Announces 'The Party Tour' with 50 Cent, Fabolous, O.T. Genasis, Kap G & Casanova. February 18, 2017. Rap-Up. October 20, 2017.
  21. Web site: Chris Brown Brought The Party To Barclays With Casanova, Fabolous, & O.T. Genesis. April 25, 2017. The Source. October 20, 2017.
  22. Web site: Casanova Drops 'Commissary' EP Featuring G-Eazy, Rich The Kid and More. June 29, 2018. XXL Magazine. July 1, 2018.
  23. Casanova on His New EP 'Commissary,' How Prison Molded Him & Squashing His Beef With 6ix9ine. June 28, 2018. Billboard. July 1, 2018.
  24. Web site: 2020-12-02. Rapper Casanova wanted by FBI; another alleged gang member charged with teen's death in NY. 2020-12-02. WPIX.
  25. Web site: December 1, 2020. Madison . Bloom. Casanova Facing Federal Racketeering Charges. 2020-12-02. Pitchfork.
  26. Web site: 2020-12-01. 18 Members Of The "Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation" Gang Charged With Racketeering, Murder, Narcotics, Firearms, And Fraud Offenses. 2020-12-02. www.justice.gov.
  27. Web site: December 1, 2020. Aleia . Woods. Casanova Wanted by FBI, Charged With Racketeering and More. 2020-12-02. XXL Mag.
  28. Web site: Casanova Surrenders to Authorities After Racketeering Indictment. 2020-12-03. Complex.
  29. Web site: Annese. Rocco Parascandola, John. Rapper Casanova surrenders to authorities after he's indicted in 'Untouchable Gorilla Stone Nation' gang takedown. 2020-12-03. nydailynews.com. December 2, 2020 .
  30. Web site: Callas. Brad. Casanova Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison for Racketeering and Narcotics Charges. June 27, 2023. Complex.
  31. Web site: Casanova and Memphis Bleek visit 'The Breakfast Club. Revolt. August 30, 2017.
  32. Web site: Lamont Sincere is now under Casanova's 2x Entertainment. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BbH9o3Al8Na . December 24, 2021 . registration. Instagram. January 26, 2018.
  33. Web site: New Music: Casanova Ft. Chris Brown & Fabolous – Left Right [Audio]]. October 27, 2017. Wza. Tat . Hot 97. October 28, 2017.
  34. Web site: The Ones: Casanova's "2AM" [ft. Tory Lanez and Davido]]. January 22, 2019. Pierre. Alphonse. Pitchfork. February 11, 2019.
  35. Web site: Maino Ft. Phresher, Lola Brooke & Casanova – Doing Well. February 13, 2017. InFlexWeTrust. October 21, 2017.
  36. Web site: New Music: Papoose Ft. Casanova "Shooter". July 5, 2018. InFlexWeTrust. July 17, 2018.
  37. Web site: Premiere: DJ Premier and Casanova Need to Know "Wut U Said?". July 20, 2018. Complex. July 20, 2018.

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