KTS Dre wasreportedly shot deadas he was released from jail on Saturday, July 10, 2021. TDott Woo had signed a deal with Million Dollar Music just hours before his death, according to their social media. Rapper J $tash died in January in a murder-suicide, People reports. A post shared by OTF (@money_making_dthang). Drakeo The Ruler took his last breaths on December 18, a few hours after he was stabbed in the neck backstage at the Once Upon A Time In L.A. Festival. Originally thought to be the result of Sibounheuang revealing their location in an Instagram story, it was later revealed that Freddie Lee Trone (and his underage son) targeted the rapper when they saw him enter the restaurant wearing jewellery. The Los Angeles County Fire Department said the rapper was already dead when they arrived at the crime scene. A family statement released to California news outlet KQED said Steve "Zumbi" Gaines died Friday (Aug. 13) in a . ", "Killings of rappers are more than just a hip-hop problem, experts say", "Is Corporate America to Blame for Hip-Hop Violence? Bad Boy Records artists Robert Ross, who famously went by the stage name Black Rob, passed away on April 17, 2021 after suffering cardiac arrest. Its unclear how he got to the gas station from his bed; however, his brother, Alexander Kraus, 41, was arrested and subsequently charged with his murder. He was 34 years old at the time of his death. The 34-year-old rapper who became known for songs such as Aint My Fault, died on June 5 after he was shot during a home invasion at the Rockdale County Apartment of a female companion. Large police presence now. Chicago rapperEdaiwas shot and killed on August 1. He took care of those around him because I taught him that, to watch out for everybody, she said. According to local news outlets, Stockton rapper Young Slo-Be was found dead in an apartment near West Center Street and Trevino Avenue in Manteca, California, on August 5. 18-year-old Baton Rouge rapper TrueBleeda and a friend were gunned down in a drive-by shooting outside of The Mall of Louisiana on February 25. Despite receiving immense fame, some of the aforementioned rappers have somehow indulged in the criminal world. However, he was just 24 when he died on May 13, 2022. He died of natural causes. His track record was next-level. Five months after the Chicagoshooting death of FBG Duck,his purported cousinBCR Meezle(real name James McGill) was murdered at a Bloomingdale hotel party on February 6. Thes added, There is no blueprint for Hip Hop musicians to get older gracefully.. And there should have been more protection. Local station FOX13 reported that his death was confirmed. Police said the three men were together at some point on Jan. 21, but they do not know if they left Lounge 31 together. Health problems plagued the veteran rapper and news of his deteriorating condition began to surface in April whenDJ Self posted a video ofBlack Robin a hospital bed looking skeletal and lethargic. The up-and-coming L.A. rapper was attacked at the Once Upon a Time in LA concert on Dec. 18. Consider some of the facts. Coolio, whose real name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr., had a music career that spanned more than three decades. The incident occurred during one of the many parties across East London to mark the late Queen Elizabeth IIs 70th year on the throne. ? Recently Changed Pages. #LegalHelpFirmCares pic.twitter.com/UiE6uZ6DLC, LEGAL HELP FIRM (@lhfirm) February 6, 2021. "To anyone in his orbit, you know how generous he was with his energy, creativity and love. He was 24 years old. The suspect, Jamichael Jones, did not know Orr and was involved in a domestic dispute with the woman. Lil Devin, who was born in Indiana as Devin Swain, gained recognition for tracks such as MVP and his remix to Coi Lerays No Parties. Devin was killed in January while celebrating the New Year at a party at his familys home. Captain Rock was a regular at Harlem World, a club owned by Jack Taylor AKA Fat Jack. Taylor also owned Tayster and Rojac Records, which he ran out of Harlem World from 1979 until 1984. Like the rest of DMXs catalog, the project was a raw glimpse into what made Earl Simmons human and how much he struggled with drug addiction and mental health. Even more tragically, his pregnant wife was on the phone with him as things unfolded. Tahjay Dobson, known by the stage name Tdott Woo, died on February 1, 2022, at the age of 22. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? A suspect, James Edward Thomas, was arrested and chargedon December 18 as he exited a plane atHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. FBG Cash was driving with a sleeping woman on June 10 when a Cadillac cut him off in the 1600 block of West 81st Street in Chicago, and two people got out and began shooting; Cash returned fire and ran from the shooters but eventually fell to the ground. Dre, also known as Kutthroat Dreko, real name Londre Sylvester, died in July after being shot 64 times as he was leaving Chicago's Cook County Jail, where he had been since June, according to The. Kelly, 27; Montoya Givens, 31, of Detroit; and Dante Wicker, 31, of Melvindale, were set to perform at a hip-hop show Jan. 21 at a Detroit club, but the performances were canceled. He also appeared in "Robbery Homicide Division" and "Malcolm & Eddie," among other shows. Police have determined that their deaths were not a random incident and believe they have determined a motive, though it has not yet been released. Rest in Melody Hub.. We were supposed to be watching the tapes together. On March 25, 2022, Eversole was found by police at aDecatur gas station with a gunshot wound to his face. His debut (and final) studio LP on the iconic imprint, Thug Luv, was released in 2020. An absolute hero to me and many. My heart goes out to PIVOT and anyone grieving right now. From rappers like Trouble to Wavy Navy Pooh, many talented rappers left the world too soon. List of East Coast hip-hop artists (rappers and rap group) The Notorious B.I.G. An identified offender got out and opened fire before climbing back into the car and fleeing westbound. This is a list of rappers and hip hop musicians murdered since 1987. The Man behind the Chad Meme, Meet Allegra Gucci: All About Maurizio Guccis Daughter, K-Drama Island Part 2 Episode 9 and 10 Release Date, Where And How To Watch Black Clover Dubbed, Jason Kelce Welcomes His Third Child With Wife Kylie, Billie Eilish Granted Temporary Restraining Order Against Shirtless Home Intruder, Jesus Revolution Filming Locations Explored. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. "Can't believe I . (rapper) Gangsta Rap. The 28-year-old rapper was scheduled to perform alongside dozens of act that day, including Snoop Dogg,50 Cent,The Game, Cypress Hill, Ice Cube and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. Detroit police on Monday asked the public for help locating the three men, who were set to perform at Lounge 31 on Detroit's east side before they went missing. The "Party Up (Up in Here)'" hitmaker, whose real name was Earl Simmons, died one . "He was excited about making music," Woods said. Patrick Xavier Clark has since been charged with the murder and is currently being held on a $1 million bond. You didnt protect my son.. It would not confirm the identity of the person who was deceased. Fred the Godson is a New York-based rapper. With ambitions of success and social media clout seemingly overriding a desire to use platforms to better their situations, rapping remained one of the most dangerous professions in America this year. YOUNG MAN KILLED: James McGill, 27, was shot to death in the overnight hours at a hotel party, in the 200 block of West Schick, Bloomingdale, IL on February 6, 2021. Rapper Coolio died on Wednesday at age 59, according to TMZ. Murs, Immortal Technique, Open Mike Eagle, Z-Trip, Casey Veggies, Dm Funk and J-Live were among those paying their respects online following his death. Every legend has an origin story, and for the Notorious BIG, that story included a then 21-year-old DJ 50 Grand, who started working with the iconic rapper when he was just 15. Detroit Police, Michigan State Police and ATF agents work the scene at West McNichols and Log Cabin in Detroit on the border of Highland Park, Mich., Feb. 2, 2023. The notion of The harder the crime, the more serious people tend to take your music among the rap fraternity, has either left rappers behind bars or dead. In November, LL COOL J visited him atNorth Shore University Hospital in Manhasset shortly after one of his many surgeries. I witness first hand this mans grind to the top of the industry, Ice Cube tweeted. "A member of our family is gone. He said the trio was about to perform their first gig together at Lounge 31. An infamous demo tape recorded in the DJs basement was put in the hands of Mister Cee, who shared it with journalist Matty C, director of The Source Magazines once coveted Unsigned Hype column. 26-year-old rapper 414 Lil Moe was shot and killed in his hometown of Milwaukee on February 8 around 9:30 pm while sitting alone in his car. Scott La Rock Remembering the BDP Legend 23 Years Later", "Remembering Christian Hip Hop Pioneer Danny "D-Boy" Rodriguez (Full Interview)", "Confusion for Dallas detectives as D-boy is shot", "Charizma & Peanut Butter Wolf in Vapors", "Peanut Butter Wolf Breaks Down His 10 Favorite Songs From the Charizma Box Set", "In Bay Area, Rap Rivalries Lead To Deadly Violence", "Shakur shooting witness found dead in N.J.", "Rapper Is Shot to Death in Echo of Killing 6 Months Ago", "Notorious B.I.G. (Murder is a Major Issue). He was fatally shot while sleeping in an Atlanta apartment. Migos Rapper Takeoff Dead at 28, Shot in Houston Lore'l Denies Bullying Michael B. Jordan in H.S., Says 'Creed' Star Knows It Too Tory Lanez Still On Rolling Loud Website Despite Being Locked. Hub was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2007, a type of blood cancer. He was 54 years old. In an interview, Cooliowho began his career as a member of WC and the Maad Circleonce said he would be able to perform off the strength of his timeless international smash Gangstas Paradise well into his sixties. Lounge 31 owner Darnell Williams told the Free Press the performances were canceled the night the men went missing because of technical failures with DJ equipment. Slim 400, whose real name is Vincent Cohran, was best known for his song Bruisin. The rapper was shot and killed on July 29, 2021 at the age of 45. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang initially claimed responsibility for the murder in an unverified Facebook post. Drill rapper TDott Woo lost his life in a shooting in Brooklyn, New York, in February. The Roots lost founding member Malik B. in July 2020 and nearly a year-and-a-half later, theyhad to say goodbye to their longtime bassist Leonard Hub Hubbard. This shit is hard. The three rappers were last seen alive on Jan. 21. In the interim, his friends The Grouch, J. He was noted for his distinct flow and was regarded as one of the most influential new waves of rappers. The street in his neighborhood of Castalia Heights is now called Adolph Young Dolph Thornton, Jr. Avenue. He was stabbed during a fight with a 15-year-old rival teenager on July 9 at the 137th Street/City College subway station. The rapper suffered as many as 64 bullet wounds to his head and other parts of his body. Jayquan McKenley, an 18-year-old rapper from the Bronx known as CHII WVTTZ, was shot and killed on Feb. 6. Comprised of Prince Markie Dee, Kool Rock Ski and Buff Love, the group also appeared in the 1985 cult classic filmKrush Groove and 1987 box office hitDisorderlies,both directed by Michael Schultz. Months earlier, it was announced that the Brooklyn native was gracefully and optimistically battling Stage 4 lung cancera diagnosis revealed on the Facebook page of her daughter Lexus, whom she parented with iconic MC/producer Erick Sermon. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. The one solace in DMXs death is his demons can no longer haunt him hes at peace now. 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Horse riding is another passion that keeps me going. As revealed in a statement to Entertainment Tonight by her manager Timothy Beal, she had been working on a big comeback. The musician, real name Kirshnik Khari Ball, was killed . His murder remains unsolved. That same year, he earned the unique distinction of being named one of the 100 most influential people in the world byTIMEmagazine. The two, along with Trones wife, have all been given numerous charges related to the killing. Memphis-based rapper Young Dolph was fatally shot while buying cookies November 17, 2021. As a founding member of U.T.F.O.,Kangol Kid was responsible for helping erect the early building blocks of Hip Hop culture. Known as the "Bounce King, " he became a legend and a pioneer in New Orleans' bounce rap sub-genre in the 90s. Wu-Tang Clanaffiliates and members of the Ol Dirty Bastard-founded Hip Hop group Brooklyn Zu, 12 OClock and Murdock, were found shot in Oregon on August 10. He also worked with artists like Greedo, Mozzy, and Melly, among others. Eerily, Zumbi dropped a video with Deuce Eclipse and Vinroc called Back To Life just a month before his transition in which he spits, Ive been on my light path/Blast this to afterlife. Like Gift of Gab, Zumbi was a spiritual person who believed our physical bodies were simply a vessel and now, his soul is free. In a 2017 interview with Rolling Stone, he talked about their time together, saying, He was on TNT Records [with us] for four years. Both the music industry and the world has lost a titan.". On Thursday, December 22, Memphis-based rapper Big Scarr died at the age of 22. On Tuesday, July 17, 2021, someone on Instagram claimed Indian Red Boy was shot because of girl drama and because he switched gangs, according toHip Hop DX. Tahjay Dobson, who is known as rapper Tdott Woo, was shot and killed on Feb. 1. He said there were too many people in the crowd to know whether or when the missing men arrived at the venue, but that police were reviewing video footage. Meanwhile, the city of Memphis has stepped up to show just how revered Dolph was in their community. Just when his prospects seemed brightest, a Bronx rapper who used his music to rail against violence was shot dead yesterday. Was it COVID-19? The whole program should have been orchestrated a lot better than what it was. Tim Stelloh. The rapper was born and raised in Maryland, a place notorious for its violence and poverty. Coolio won a Grammy for "Gangstas Paradise," which was released in 1995 and spent three weeks at the top of Billboards Hot 100 list. She was pronounced dead just a few moments later. His oldest son, Artis Ivey III, later told The U.S. Sun that he died after suffering a heart attack. A few weeks later, three people, including a father and son, were arrested and charged in connection to his death, CNN reported. He lost his battle on December 16 at Lankenau Hospital in Philadelphia, his hometown. The car Kelly drove from Oscoda to Detroit was found in Warren. While little details are available, his death comes roughly two years removed from the gruesome, broad-day execution of Duck, who was shopping on the 100 block of East Oak Street in the Gold Coast district. His family confirmed his death in a statement on Friday. PERIOD, Zion I producer Amp Live and frequent collaborator Deuce Eclipse have been keeping his name alive. The men were scheduled to perform for a rap event at Lounge 31 that was canceled at the last minute due to an issue with the DJ. The beatboxing Brooklyn trio released seven albums throughout the course of their career, including their Blow-produced self-titled debut (1984) andThe Fat Boys Are Back(1985). UK rapper Hypo, well-known for joints like Flex on My X, First Night, and No Lsand most notably his collaboration with Jamaican DJ Popcaan in 2018 (Run These Streets)was stabbed to death on June 3 in London. The rising Stockton rapper became the victim of a shooting on Friday and was found dead in an apartment on Trevino Avenue in Manteca on Aug 5. Fellow Bad Boy alum Mark Curry confirmed hed passed away at an Atlanta hospital on April 17 at the age of 52. Though his untimely death on June 7 at 59 years old ensured that it wouldnt come to fruition, he did remain active until his end. He was 59. I love you man.. Kangol Kid, real name Shaun Fequiere, passed away on Saturday, December 18 of 2021 at the age of 55. The label described Dobson as a rising star and said, he rose to prominence for his Woo Walk from a community whose drill music has and continues to electrify the world. In 2011, Abloh was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package for his work onJAY-Zand Kanye Wests celebratedWatch The Thronealbum. The father of two had been in town for his annual turkey giveaway ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, making his death even more heart-wrenching. The shooting happened at around 5:30am on Tuesday in northeast Portland. He was only 36-years-old at the time and was a father to two children. He was 28. Several people were wounded. Our condolences. Chicago rapper KTS Dre was shot approximately 64 times on July 10 as he was leaving Cook County Jail. Beaubien was arguably best known for his song M.I.A.M.I. The South African rapper died of an apparent suicide, BBC reported. 1 single, Typical Reasons (Swing My Way). Along with Cory Rooney, he formed a production company Soul Convention and wrote and produced tracks for such artists as Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Craig Mack and Marc Anthony. I didnt even realize until now that Jay died. A Compton gangsta rap prototype, an ambassador for a tradition, lineage, and history who made a whole lot of hard-as-hell rap songs full of sober gravity and blunt force. Pioneering Hip Hop artist Captain Rock died on May 16, according to Van Silk. D.M.V. As per the Chicago Police Department, a black four-door sedan, which looked like a Cadillac, approached the vehicle in which FBG Cash and her female companion were seated. Drakeo the Ruler, real name Darrell Caldwell, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the age of 28. The. I am a keen observer and an ardent reader. (Murder Is A Major Issue)" rapper was just 28 when he was gunned down while driving a Toyota Camry near Zoo Miami. Part of that reason was its authenticity because it sounded like a park jam with MCs spittin over big beat. One of the realest cats Ive ever met in this business. It appears Justin Joseph, aka J $tash, Shot and killed his girlfriend before turning the gun on himself, Homicide Lt. Derrick Alfred of the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department told Billboard. ", XXL takes a look at the current status of the cases of91 hip-hop murders that have occurred over the past 35 years.Emmanuel C.M., Miranda J., Roger Krastz, Sidney Madden, Dan Rys and Vanessa Satten; Additional reporting by Paul Thompson. Abloh, a trained architect, made his foray into international fashion in 2009 with an internship at Fendi alongsideKanye West. Comprised of Thes One andDouble K,PUTS dropped their debut album The Next Step in 1998. Police discovered Williams face-down and unresponsive in the dining room of his luxury Williamsburg suite with what appeared to be heroinon the kitchen table. In a 2019 interview with theLos Angeles Times,Thes One and Double K explained why2019sSincerely, The Pwould be their final album and suggested theyd simply outgrown it. Police initially declined to share his cause of death, though his uncle,Arthur Woods, later revealed his death to be the result of a fatal overdose of prescription pain pills. Londre Sylvester, known by his stage name KTS Dre, was a little known rapper based inChicago. From 2008 to 2010, he served as the afternoon drive radio host/DJ at 103.5 The Beat WMIB radio in Miami, Florida before moving on to WEDR 99.1 FM. A 4-door sedan pulled alongside her Porsche at a red light, and two men exchanged gunfire with the rapper, who was shot multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene. He had a genuine heart., Corniel plans on suing the festival organizers for failing to keep their musical acts safe.