Mac Minister
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Mac Minister is an American rapper, recently found guilty for the murder of Kansas City rappers Anthony "Fat-Tone
" Watkins and Jermaine "Cowboy" Akins in Las Vegas, Nevada
in May 2005.
Mac Minister was profiled on an episode of America's Most Wanted
, allegedly responsible for the murder of Anthony Fat-Tone
Watkins in Las Vegas, Nevada, in retaliation for the murder of Bay Area hip-hop legend Mac Dre
. After a 10-month manhunt, Mac was apprehended by the FBI on the evening of March 2, 2006 while hiding out in a San Francisco apartment, becoming AMW Direct Result Capture #879.
The bodies of the victims were later found riddled with AK-47 bullets at a construction site outside of Las Vegas. MGM Grand security cameras documented Minister leaving the hotel with two men just hours before the slaying.
Police immediately sought to question him, but the veteran rapper went on the lam, prompting a 10 month manhunt. The case was featured prominently on America’s Most Wanted before Mac’s capture on March 2, 2006.
He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on July 31, 2008.
Fat-Tone
Anthony "Fat Tone" Watkins was an American rapper. During his career, he worked with several artists, including Nate Dogg, Butch Cassidy, Mac Dre, E-40, Yukmouth, C-Bo, Killa Tay, Messy Marv, JT The Bigga Figga and San Quinn. Fat Tone can be heard on a wide variety of local and California rappers'...
" Watkins and Jermaine "Cowboy" Akins in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
in May 2005.
Mac Minister was profiled on an episode of America's Most Wanted
America's Most Wanted
America's Most Wanted is an American television program produced by 20th Television, and was the longest-running program of any kind in the history of the Fox Television Network until it was announced on May 16, 2011 that the series was canceled after twenty-three years, with the final episode...
, allegedly responsible for the murder of Anthony Fat-Tone
Fat-Tone
Anthony "Fat Tone" Watkins was an American rapper. During his career, he worked with several artists, including Nate Dogg, Butch Cassidy, Mac Dre, E-40, Yukmouth, C-Bo, Killa Tay, Messy Marv, JT The Bigga Figga and San Quinn. Fat Tone can be heard on a wide variety of local and California rappers'...
Watkins in Las Vegas, Nevada, in retaliation for the murder of Bay Area hip-hop legend Mac Dre
Mac Dre
Andre Hicks , better known by his stage name Mac Dre, was an American rapper.-Biography:Andre Hicks was born in Oakland, California but moved to Vallejo while still a child...
. After a 10-month manhunt, Mac was apprehended by the FBI on the evening of March 2, 2006 while hiding out in a San Francisco apartment, becoming AMW Direct Result Capture #879.
Homicide charges
Minister, real name Andre Dow and age 37, was convicted along with his friend Jason “Corleone” Mathis of two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of conspiracy to commit murder. The trial lasted less than a week. Both men received sentences of life without parole.The bodies of the victims were later found riddled with AK-47 bullets at a construction site outside of Las Vegas. MGM Grand security cameras documented Minister leaving the hotel with two men just hours before the slaying.
Police immediately sought to question him, but the veteran rapper went on the lam, prompting a 10 month manhunt. The case was featured prominently on America’s Most Wanted before Mac’s capture on March 2, 2006.
He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on July 31, 2008.
Appearances
- 1994: Mac Minister featuring Mac Mall "West Coast"
- 1995: Mac Minister featuring lil Remoy & B-LegitB-LegitBrandt Jones, better known by his stage name B-Legit, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California.He is a member of The Click, a rap group formed by his cousin E-40. He was featured on the track "Aint Hard 2 Find" by 2Pac in All Eyez on Me. He has been on several independent labels such as...
"Rap Star" - 1996: E-40E-40Earl Stevens , better known by his stage name E-40, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and investor from Vallejo, California. He is also part of the rap group The Click and the founder of Sick Wid It Records. His solo debut album, Federal, was released in November 1992, after The Click's debut...
featuring Mac Minister "Mack Minister (Interlude)" - 1999: Frost featuring B-LegitB-LegitBrandt Jones, better known by his stage name B-Legit, is an American rapper from Vallejo, California.He is a member of The Click, a rap group formed by his cousin E-40. He was featured on the track "Aint Hard 2 Find" by 2Pac in All Eyez on Me. He has been on several independent labels such as...
, Richie RichRichie Rich (rapper)Richard Serrell, better known by his stage name Richie Rich, is a rapper from Oakland, California.He is currently signed to Mack 10's Hoo-Bangin' Records.-Early years :His rapping style is an influence on Snoop Dogg. In Snoop's own words...
& Mac Minister "Heart Of A Savage" - 2000: Snoop DoggSnoop DoggCalvin Cordozar Broadus, Jr. , better known by his stage name Snoop Dogg, is an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Snoop is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene, and for being one of Dr. Dre's most notable protégés. Snoop Dogg was a Crip gang member while in high school...
featuring Mac Minister "Game Court" - 2002: YukmouthYukmouthJerold Dwight Ellis, III, better known by his stage name Yukmouth, is a Grammy-nominated American rapper from East Oakland, Oakland, California. He is the founder of The Regime, Smoke-A-Lot Records and Godzilla Entertainment.-Career:He is a member of the platinum-selling rap duo Luniz along with...
featuring Mac Minister "Fuck Friends" - 2006: Mac Minister "Fuck The Law"
- 2006: Mac Minister featuring Mac DreMac DreAndre Hicks , better known by his stage name Mac Dre, was an American rapper.-Biography:Andre Hicks was born in Oakland, California but moved to Vallejo while still a child...
"The Treal Man" - 2006: The GameThe Game (rapper)Jayceon Terrell Taylor , better known by his stage name Game, formerly The Game, is an American rapper and actor. As a member of G-Unit, he rose to fame in 2005 with the success of his debut album, The Documentary, which earned him two Grammy Award nominations...
featuring Mac Minister "Lookin At You" - 2010: Too Short featuring Richie Rich & Mac Minister "Ya'll Ready"
External links
- Henry K. Lee, "Vallejo: Mystery over death of Mac Dre protege", San Francisco ChronicleSan Francisco Chroniclethumb|right|upright|The Chronicle Building following the [[1906 San Francisco earthquake|1906 earthquake]] and fireThe San Francisco Chronicle is a newspaper serving primarily the San Francisco Bay Area of the U.S. state of California, but distributed throughout Northern and Central California,...
, April 1, 2007 - Mariel Concepcion, "Rapper Mac Minister Preps for Murder Trial and New Album Release", Vibe.com, Aug. 22, 2006
- "Bay Area's Mac Minister Found, Ends 10-Month Manhunt", sohh.com, March 3, 2006
- Nolan Strong, "Police Seek To Question Rapper Mac Minister In Las Vegas Double Homicide", AllHipHop.com, May 26, 2005