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Roddy Ricch continues to pay tribute to some hip-hop’s fallen artists. During his Friday night set at the Something in the Water Festival, Roddy treated fans to a performance of his 2018 track “Die Young.” The song, which appeared on his Feed tha Streets II project, finds the Compton native reflecting on the importance of living a full […]
Drakeo the Ruler’s brother is now suing the promoters behind the Los Angeles music festival where the “Talk to Me” artist was fatally attacked. The lawsuit, first reported by TMZ, sees a lawyer for Devante Caldwell (a.k.a. Ralfy The Plug) detailing the “violent mob attack” that he says took place within minutes of his brother’s […]
Tianna Purtue, the mother of Drakeo the Ruler’s five-year-old son, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Live Nation on the minor’s behalf, Pitchfork reports. The suit arrives less than a week after the late rapper’s family announced plans for a similar suit against the promoter. The suit alleges Live Nation was “completely knowledgeable of the potential dangers posed […]
It’s been over a month since the tragic death of Drakeo the Ruler and the rap world is still reeling from the loss of a Southern California giant. In the last month, many of Drakeo’s close friends and rap peers have shared tributes to honor the late artist. The latest tribute to Drakeo comes from 03 Greedo, […]
The investigation into the murder of Drakeo the Ruler, who was fatally stabbed Dec. 18 at the Once Upon a Time festival concert in Los Angeles, has hit a snag after witnesses refuse to come forward and cooperate with law enforcement officials. According to TMZ, police “are mostly relying on surveillance and cellphone footage to crack the case,” […]
Less than a week after the tragic death of Drakeo the Ruler, the late rapper’s brother, Ralfy The Plug, took to Instagram to share a tribute to the 28-year-old Los Angeles native. “His name gone forever live on,” Ralfy wrote alongside a photo of Drakeo. “Literally was a king that got it out the mud and I watched it all […]
Darrylene Corniel, mother of the late Drakeo the Ruler, told Rolling Stone that she plans on filing a lawsuit in wake of his death backstage at the Once Upon a Time festival in Los Angeles over the weekend. “We plan to sue,” Corniel said. “This happened backstage at an event. Someone has to be held accountable.” She believes the […]
Drakeo the Ruler, South Central’s prodigal mudwalker and the undisputed People’s Champion of Los Angeles, was murdered Saturday night at Exposition Park, where he was scheduled to perform at a music festival. He was 28 years old. The loss is incalculable and cosmically cruel. The Ruler’s legend will continue to luminate and be mourned throughout […]
The hip-hop community is mourning the tragic death of Drakeo the Ruler, who was fatally stabbed on Saturday night at the Once Upon a Time festival concert in Los Angeles. Drake, Snoop Dogg, Juicy J, and many others took to social media on Sunday to pay their respects to the 28-year-old Los Angeles native, whose legal name was Darrell Caldwell. Snoop, who […]
Drakeo the Ruler has died following a backstage stabbing Saturday night at the Once Upon a Time festival concert in Los Angeles. A rep for the 28-year-old rapper has confirmed his passing to Complex. TMZ reported early Sunday morning that Drakeo, whose legal name is Darrell Caldwell, was stabbed behind the stage at the Banc of California Stadium in Exposition Park […]
