RondoNumbaNine is an American rapper and singer-songwriter, who’s best recognized for his tracks “Taliban” and “Hang Wit Me.” He’s currently incarcerated for killing a cab driver in 2014.
Age, Early Life, and Education Background
RondoNumbaNine was born Clint Massey in Chicago, Illinois, under the Aquarius zodiac sign on 18 February 1997, which makes him 26 years old as of 2024. He hasn’t disclosed the names of his parents, who split when he was just two years old – his mother raised him when he was young, and his dad stepped in when he got older, after he was expelled from school. RondoNumbaNine spent his childhood in one of the most dangerous, crime-ridden neighborhoods of Chicago, and often got into trouble during his younger days.
Teenage Years
Massey began engaging in criminal activities shortly after moving in with his dad, when he was 15 years old. His father reportedly taught him the basics of becoming a criminal, and it’s reported that they trafficked drugs together. Eventually, the law caught up with Massey’s father, who was arrested and imprisoned for many years for trafficking drugs, this imprisonment didn’t deter Clint from further engaging in crime, shortly afterwards becoming acquainted with a man named Alfred Himalayas, who took him under his wing and initiated him into his criminal gang. Subsequently, Alfred introduced him to his friend named Tato Smoke, and the trio partnered with other gang members to form the Diamond City street gang, Groove Street 9ine (GS9), known for distributing drugs, and responsible for dozens of killings and non-fatal shootings.
While still young, RondoNumbaNine joined the 600 Black Disciples gang, which was involved in drill rap.
Career
RondoNumbaNine began his music career by releasing the 2013 hit track “Taliban.” The single was a critical success, and its video amassed over 12 million views on YouTube. He went on to release other songs, and often posted videos that featured him making gang signs and showcased his group supposedly disrespecting their rival gangs with diss tracks. He also collaborated with several famous artists and rap groups, including the South Side, Chicago-based band Fly Boy Gang (FBG). RondoNumbaNine released his debut mixtape entitled “I’m Up Next” in 2012 – available for streaming at the online audio distribution platform, DatPiff. He released his second mixtape on 18 February 2013.
RondoNumbaNine rose to stardom in September 2013, after releasing the hit song “Hang Wit Me,” which has almost 24 million views on YouTube. He released his debut album, “Rn4l,” which comprises the hit songs “Real Nigga for Life,” “Life of a Savage,” and “Hang Wit Me,” among others on 31 October 2013. On 11 November 2013, RondoNumbaNine released another studio album entitled “Steve Drive,” which comprises 11 songs including “Steve Drive,” “6Double0,” and “Wet Shit,” among others.
RondoNumbaNine has partnered with numerous musicians including Lil Durk, Lupe Fiasco, and Fredo Santana. Many of RondoNumbaNine’s songs and social media posts involve violence and guns – he’s even rapped about murdering people in some of his songs including “Shooters.”
Criminal Activities
Rocket Launcher Allegations
In January 2014, the Chicago-based Crime Control Strategies Deployment Operations Center: 3rd District Gang Violence unit issued a safety bulletin alleging that two rival gang factions, including the Wiic City/Brick City Black Disciples and Bricksquad Gangster Disciples, had banned weapons such as rocket launchers. The image of RondoNumbaNine was included in the police bulletin, which read, ‘Here are several photos posted on social media with MASSEY in possession of a rocket launcher similar to the one in the above photo.’ However, Rondo refuted the authenticity of the alleged weapon, stating that there was no tangible evidence that the rocket launcher was real, and went on to proclaim his innocence.
Murder and Incarceration
It is rumored that in 2013, RondoNumbaNine accidentally shot his friend BT of the Risky Road gang in the back of his head during a shootout with their rivals. Shortly after celebrating his 17th birthday on 22 February 2014, RondoNumbaNine accompanied the rapper Cdai, and other 600 Black Disciples gang members to a party, where a confrontation ensued, forcing them to leave. On their way out, Cdai and RondoNumbaNine spotted a cab driver named Javan Boyd, who was associated with their rival gang, Murdatown 039. They approached Boyd and fired multiple shots at him, which resulted in him dying at the scene.
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Fingerprint evidence linking RondoNumbaNine to the murder was soon afterward recovered at the scene. On 10 March 2014, Massey was apprehended, and his accomplice Cdai was arrested eight days later after the police established that he hadn’t perpetrated the shooting alone. Massey was charged with first-degree murder and held on $2 million bond. Judge Vincent Gaughan gave his verdict in 2016: Cdai received 38 years behind bars, and RondoNumbaNine to 39 years.
Personal Life
RondoNumbaNine hasn’t revealed whether he’s in a romantic relationship with anyone, hasn’t married and is without children. He’s still serving time – his projected year of release is 2053.
Height, Weight, and Physical Appearance
RondoNumbaNine is of Afro-American ethnicity and has brown eyes and black hair. He’s about 5ft 10ins (1.78m) tall and weighs around 120lbs (54kgs).
Net Worth
Massey’s main source of income is his previous music career – he’s allegedly worth approximately $100,000. Massey had a promising future in the American music industry, which is evident in his hit tracks, which have accumulated millions of views on YouTube. Sadly, he’s now serving time in jail for first-degree murder, and his music release has stopped. His previous music videos and songs are available on YouTube.
Who Is RondoNumbaNine’s Accomplice, Cdai Rapper? Brief Biography
Cdai Rapper was born Courtney Early in the USA under the Libra zodiac sign on 9 October 1994, which makes him 29 years old as of early 2024. He’s the younger brother of the late Chicago-based rapper, Cordai Early, who was best known by his stage name Edai, and rose to stardom through his 2012 critically-acclaimed song, “Gucci.” He was shot dead – aged 32 years old – at the intersection of South Bennett Avenue and 72nd Street on 1 August 2021. Cdai faced many challenges when he was growing up, which forced him into the world of crime. It’s alleged that Cdai had killed at least three people and was involved in numerous armed robberies before turning 19.
Shortly after RondoNumbaNine was arrested for the murder of a cab driver, Cdai was apprehended and charged as an accomplice. He’s claimed that it was the Chicago-based rapper, Tay 600, who testified against them. Cdai is serving his sentence at Menard Correctional Center.
