Once a prominent figure in the world of hip-hop podcasts, Daryl "Taxstone" Campbell now faces a devastating fate. Sentenced to 35 years in prison, he is held accountable for his role in a shooting that took place during a T.I. concert at Irving Plaza in New York back in 2016.

The incident unfolded when Taxstone, engaged in a longstanding feud with rapper Troy Ave, found himself face-to-face with his rival in the green room before Troy Ave's performance. In a heated exchange, Taxstone drew a gun and fired shots, tragically ending the life of Ronald "Banga" McPhatter, Troy Ave's loyal bodyguard. Additionally, three others were injured, including Troy Ave himself.

<iframe width="320" height="560" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/YfHrsQwvoVo" title="Taxstone &amp; Not Troy Ave, ultimately responsible for own demise #taxstone #troyave #irvingplaza" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe>

The prosecution argued that Taxstone purposefully targeted his rival, sparking a chaotic scene that resulted in the loss of life and serious harm to innocent bystanders. Alvin L. Bragg Jr., the Manhattan district attorney, emphasized that gun violence must never be seen as a solution to conflict. The toll of firearms remains shockingly high, and the devastating outcome of that fateful concert night serves as a chilling reminder.

Taxstone's attorney, Kenneth Montgomery, expressed disappointment in the sentence and vowed to appeal the decision. Meanwhile, Troy Ave, who was also implicated in the incident, faced his own legal battles, having been charged with attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon.

In the aftermath, both Troy Ave and two fans filed lawsuits against Irving Plaza and Live Nation, alleging that these entities failed to provide adequate protection during the event, resulting in further harm to concertgoers.