Drakeo the Ruler
Darrell Caldwell (December 1, 1993 – December 19, 2021), known professionally as Drakeo the Ruler, was an American rapper. He was known for his rap flow and "poetic" word choices.[3] He was seen as one of the best rap artists from Los Angeles.[2]
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Birth name | Darrell Caldwell |
Born | Los Angeles, California, U.S.[1] | December 1, 1993
Died | December 19, 2021 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 28)
Genres | West Coast hip hop |
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Years active | 2014–2021 |
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His fourth mixtape, Cold Devil, has been streamed over 10 million times.[4]
Caldwell was stabbed while trying to break up a fight at a Los Angeles concert on December 18, 2021.[5] He was pronounced dead a few hours later on December 19 at the age of 28.[6][7]
Discography
Studio albums
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The Truth Hurts[8] |
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Mixtapes
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I Am Mr. Mosely[9] |
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I Am Mr. Mosely 2[9] |
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So Cold I Do Em[10] |
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Cold Devil |
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Free Drakeo[11] |
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Thank You for Using GTL[12] (with JoogSZN) |
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We Know the Truth[13] |
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Because Y'all Asked[14] | |
A Cold Day In Hell[16] (with Ralfy the Plug) |
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Ain't That the Truth[17][18] |
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So Cold I Do Em 2[20] |
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EPs
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Out of Character[22] (with Pettypetty) |
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References
- ↑ Daniel Kohn (December 19, 2021). "Drakeo The Ruler, Influential L.A. Rapper, Dies At 28". Spin. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Weiss, Jeff (9 March 2018). "L.A. rapper Drakeo the Ruler is a man in demand". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
- ↑ Breihan, Tom (10 January 2018). Drakeo The Ruler Is Different, And Different Is Good. Stereogum. https://www.stereogum.com/1977873/drakeo-the-ruler-is-different-and-different-is-good/franchises/status-aint-hood/. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
- ↑ Berry, Peter A. (18 May 2018). "THE BREAK PRESENTS: DRAKEO THE RULER". XXL. http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2018/05/drakeo-the-ruler-interview-the-break/. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
- ↑ Krol, Charlotte (December 18, 2021). "Drakeo The Ruler reportedly dead after being stabbed at LA festival he was performing at". NME. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
- ↑ Drakeo the Ruler Dead From Stabbing During L.A. Festival. TMZ. 19 December 2021. https://www.tmz.com/2021/12/19/drakeo-the-ruler-dead-dies-stabbing-once-upon-a-time-concert-los-angeles/. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic.
- ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler: The Truth Hurts". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Rosario, Valerie Complex,Alexandra Del; Complex, Valerie; Rosario, Alexandra Del (2021-12-19). "Rapper Drakeo The Ruler Dead After Stabbing At 'Once Upon A Time In L.A' Concert". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
- ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler: Cold Devil". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
- ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler: Free Drakeo". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
- ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler: Thank You for Using GTL". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
- ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler Is Free and Ready to Take Over With His New Project 'We Know the Truth'". Complex. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
- ↑ "Drakeo The Ruler Fatally Stabbed at Los Angeles Concert". Complex. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
- ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler – Because Y'all Asked". Apple Music. December 29, 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
- ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler & Ralfy the Plug – A Cold Day In Hell". Apple Music. April 19, 2021. Archived from the original on 2022-01-13. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
- ↑ "Here's Drakeo the Ruler's New Project 'Ain't That the Truth' f/ EST Gee, Shy Glizzy, and More". Complex. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
- ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler: Ain't That the Truth". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
- ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler – Ain't That The Truth". Apple Music. July 16, 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
- ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler Dies at 28, Stabbed at Los Angeles Festival". Pitchfork. 2021-12-19. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
- ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler – So Cold I Do Em 2". Apple Music. December 7, 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
- ↑ "Pettypetty & Drakeo the Ruler – Out of Character - EP". Apple Music. February 15, 2021. Retrieved 2022-01-12.