The rapper, whose actual identify was Darrell Caldwell, was stabbed Saturday evening previous to his scheduled efficiency on the As soon as Upon a Time in LA competition.
Los Angeles rapper Drakeo the Ruler has died after being stabbed a number of instances at a Los Angeles competition, a consultant for the artist confirmed to Billboard. He was 28.
The up-and-coming South Central rapper, whose actual identify was Darrell Caldwell, was attacked on the As soon as Upon a Time in LA live performance at Banc of California and Exposition Park on Saturday, in line with a Los Angeles Occasions report, which cites an individual with direct information of the assault who requested anonymity.
As soon as Upon a Time in LA organizers confirmed in an Instagram publish that the occasion had been shuttered early with out offering an evidence. The live performance was anticipated to characteristic such artists as Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Ice Dice, YG and The Sport.
Margaret Stewart, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles Hearth Division, informed reporters that a man was taken to a hospital by ambulance in crucial situation, the Related Press stories. The Los Angeles Police Division is helping the California Freeway Patrol within the investigation, the LAPD tweeted.
With the potential to create a long-lasting legacy that cemented his personal place within the West Coast’s lineage of rap greats, Drakeo had already launched 5 musical tasks since 2020. His most up-to-date was a 17-track mixtape, titled The Reality Hurts, that includes Drake on the chilled-out track “Speak to Me.”
“If another person goes arduous, I really like difficult myself to be higher than them,” Drakeo informed Billboard in March. “It’s additionally why I file a lot music, particularly with the very fact, I get bored with my very own stuff after listening to it too many instances. On a foul day, I file 5 songs however often, I knock out 9 or ten songs — and I achieve this till I’m drained and might’t do it anymore.”
The Reality Hurts was Drakeo’s first launch since final yr’s Thank You For Utilizing GTL and adopted his launch in November after a 34-month stint in jail on a controversial homicide cost. Different friends featured on the gathering embody Don Toliver, Icewear Vezzo and Stinc Crew members Ralfy the Plug and Ketchy the Nice.
Drakeo’s previous collaborations have ranged from going toe-to-toe with 03 Cali staples Greedo and OhGeesy to vibing with Seattle upstart Lil Mosey to telling tales about life in L.A. together with his late pal and Stinc Crew member, Ketchy the Nice.
“Whether or not it’s by my music or off of it, I discover other ways to get my level throughout with out being preachy,” Drakeo stated. “Whether or not it’s being humorous or simply saying it in a line on a track, I wish to discover the most effective methods to clarify to folks what’s happening, so it’s correctly understood.”
Drakeo was remembered by quite a few artists following his demise, together with Drake. “Nah man this shit isn’t proper for actual wtf are we doing,” the Toronto MC wrote on his Instagram Story. “All the time picked my spirit up together with your vitality RIP Drakeo.”
Snoop Dogg, who left the competition after the incident and didn't carry out as scheduled, shared his condolences on Instagram by writing, partly, “My prayers exit to everybody affected by the tragedy.” He added, in all caps, “I’m praying for peace in hip hop.”
Dec. 19, 9:29 a.m. Up to date with affirmation of his demise.
Dec. 19, 10:51 a.m. Up to date with Snoop Dogg’s message.