Lil Loaded
Dashawn Maurice Robertson[3] (August 1, 2000 – May 31, 2021) Deshawn known professionally as Lil Loaded, was an American rapper. He rose to fame in the summer of 2019 after his song "6locc 6a6y" came out.[2]
Lil Loaded | |
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 Lil Loaded in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Dashawn Maurice Robertson |
| Also known as | Loaded |
| Born | August 1, 2000[1] San Bernardino, California U.S. |
| Origin | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | May 31, 2021 (aged 20)[2] Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2018–2021 |
| Labels | Epic |
Career
Robertson started rapping in late 2018. He rose to prominence when YouTuber Tommy Craze included his song "6locc 6a6y" in a reaction video where he watched YouTube music videos with 0 views. "6locc 6a6y" received over 28 million views on YouTube, and was later certified gold.[3][4] Robertson later released "Gang Unit", which garnered more than 39 million YouTube views.[3]
After his "6locc 6a6y" hit, Robertson signed with Epic Records.[4] Robertson released his first mixtape 6locc 6a6y in 2019.[4] His first studio album A Demon in 6lue and second mixtape CRIPTAPE in 2020.[5]
Personal life
In the summer of 2020, Robertson did an Instagram Live stream from a hospital bed. On October 25, 2020, Robertson suddenly killed his friend, Khalil Walker, while recording a music video.[6][7] Robertson turned himself in to police on November 9, 2020, after a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was indicted on a lesser charge of manslaughter in connection with the incident in February 2021.[7]
Death
Robertson died on May 31, 2021, at the age of 20.[8][9][10] He was facing a manslaughter charge in the fatal shooting the prior year. His attorney stated that Lil Loaded died by committing suicide.
Disco
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Heat. | ||
| A Demon in 6lue |
|
19 [11] |
Mixtapes
| Title | Mixtape details |
|---|---|
6locc 6a6y
| |
| Criptape |
|
Singles
| Title | Year | Certifications | Album(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| "6locc 6a6y"[12] (solo or remix featuring NLE Choppa) |
2019 | 6locc 6a6y and A Demon in 6lue | |
| "Gang Unit"[14] (solo or remix featuring YG) |
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| "While I'm Here"[15] (featuring Polo G) |
2020 | A Demon in 6lue |
References
- ↑ "Who be Texas rapper wey die at di age of 20" (in pcm). BBC News Pidgin. June 1, 2021. https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-57320350. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Steele, Tom. Dallas rapper Lil Loaded has died, officials confirm (in en). Dallas News (May 31, 2021). Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Noble, Alex (May 31, 2021). "Rapper Lil Loaded Dies at 20". The Wrap. https://www.thewrap.com/rapper-lil-loaded-dies-at-20/. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Skelton, Eric. Lil Loaded Is Blowing Up On YouTube With Hard-Hitting Street Anthems (in en). Complex (March 12, 2020). Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ↑ Saponara, Michael. Dallas Rapper Lil Loaded Has Died At 20. HipHopDX (May 31, 2021). Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ↑ Sapienza, Brandon. Dallas rapper Lil Loaded dies at age 20: report. New York Daily News (May 31, 2021). Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Setaro, Shawn. Dallas Rapper Lil Loaded Arrested for Murder. Complex (November 10, 2020). Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ↑ (in en-GB) Rapper Lil Loaded dies aged 20. BBC News. June 1, 2021. https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-57275571. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ↑ Lil Loaded Dead at 20. XXL (May 31, 2021). Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ↑ Woods, Aleia. New Details Surface in Lil Loaded's Death. XXL (June 3, 2021). Retrieved 16 November 2021.
- ↑ Heatseekers Albums Chart: Week of October 24, 2020. Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ↑ Lil Loaded & NLE Choppa Link Up On "6locc 6a6y" Remix. HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ↑ American certifications – Lil Loaded. Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ↑ Lil Loaded Enlists YG For The Remix To "Gang Unit". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ↑ Lil Loaded Enlists Polo G For Reflective New Single "While I'm Here". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 1, 2021.