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Floyd's hometown exalts in verdict but tempers expectations JUAN A. LOZANO, Associated Press April 20, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 6 1of6People gather inside a convenience store in the Houston neighborhood where George Floyd grew up, to listen to the verdict in the murder trial against former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Houston.David J. Phillip/APShow MoreShow Less 2of6Lee Singleton reacts to the verdict in the murder trial against former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, after listening to the verdict in th...

Rapper Obe Noir was fleeing for his life when he was fatally shot in the middle of a Texas street, authorities said

31-Year-Old Houston Rapper Obe Noir Fatally Shot Police said two men got out of a vehicle and fired shots at Roberson, who collapsed in the street. March 11, 2021 at 3:50 pm Obe Noir, a Houston activist, community leader and rapper, has died at the age of 31 following a shooting on Monday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.  The City of Houston and the police department released a statement about the beloved local leader, describing what happened to Noir, whose real name is Xavier Roberson.  "Witnesses saw Mr. Roberson running down the street after hearing gunfire in the ...

The 33-year-old rapper, who was just about to release new music, had a passion for his craft and was known as a "good man." In the video above, you'll get a glimpse of what motivated him to kick start his music career. On Tuesday, Eyewitness News spoke with Cal Wayne, a friend of Roberson, both of whom grew up in Cuney Homes. He said Roberson was also friends with George Floyd, whose death sparked a nationwide call for change after he was killed at the hands of Minneapolis police. Wayne confirmed to ABC13 that Roberson was the shooting victim and said he's known him his entire life.