Los Angeles rapper Drakeo The Ruler has passed away. Following a stabbing backstage at a festival, the popular artist reportedly succumbed to his injuries.
Drakeo, whose real name was Darrell Caldwell, was 28 years old. Scott Jawson, a publicist who worked with Drakeo, confirmed his death to CNN but gave no further details.
“I can confirm his passing but am in shock and unable to share any further details at this time. I’ll be releasing a statement from his family as soon as we’re able,” he said.
The California Highway Patrol released a statement:
“During the altercation, one man was severely injured by a suspect wielding an edged weapon. Officers from the California Highway Patrol (CHP), Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), and Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to the scene. The victim was transported to a local area hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.”
They said a fight broke out shortly after 8:30 P.M. at the Once Upon A Time in LA festival, an event that featured Drakeo alongside hip-hop legends Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and 50 Cent. The fight quickly escalated and lead to Drakeo being mortally wounded.
May he rest in peace, and may all of the senseless violence in hip-hop come to a stop as soon as possible.
Until the next time it drips…
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