Nicholas Esene, a 24-year-old African American male, was tragically shot and killed on November 27, 2018, in Houston, Texas. Known by his stage name "Ghost," Esene was an up-and-coming rapper in the Houston music scene. He was fatally shot alongside his friend and fellow rapper, Kenyon Tennessee, also known as "Kenny Lou," in the parking lot of Club Onyx, a strip club located in southwest Houston. The incident occurred around 4:30 a.m.
when the two men were sitting inside a silver Mercedes-Benz. According to witnesses and police reports, two gunmen approached the vehicle from behind and opened fire, shooting at least 13 times. The bullets penetrated the back passenger windows and struck both men in the front seat, resulting in their deaths.
The investigation into the double homicide revealed that both Nicholas Esene and Kenyon Tennessee were associated with gang activities. Despite their involvement in the music industry, their past affiliations with gangs may have played a role in their untimely deaths. The suspects, who were dressed in dark clothing, fled the scene immediately after the shooting. Authorities discovered weapons inside the Mercedes-Benz, but the victims did not have a chance to defend themselves. Surveillance footage from the club's security cameras captured the incident, providing crucial evidence for the investigation.
Family members and friends of Nicholas Esene expressed their grief and shock over his death. Esene's grandmother, Brenda Harris, shared that she had planned to visit her grandson on the day of the shooting. His sister, Alleana Greene, was devastated by the loss and struggled to comprehend the violent nature of his death. Esene's younger brother, Christian Gadison, feared that his brother had become entangled with the wrong crowd, leading to the fatal encounter. Despite the promising trajectory of his music career, Esene's past associations with gang activities cast a shadow over his aspirations.
As of now, no arrests have been made in connection with the murders of Nicholas Esene and Kenyon Tennessee. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and the investigation is ongoing. Homicide detectives continue to analyze the surveillance footage and gather information in hopes of identifying and apprehending the suspects. The tragic deaths of these two young men serve as a stark reminder of the dangers associated with gang violence and the impact it has on families and communities.
