Lil Loaded
Dashawn Maurice Robertson[1] (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.
Lil Loaded | |
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Birth name | Dashawn Maurice Robertson |
Born | San Bernardino, California, U.S. | August 1, 2000
Origin | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
Died | May 31, 2021 | (aged 20)
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Labels | Epic Records |
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.[1][2] Robertson later released "Gang Unit", which garnered more than 39 million YouTube views.[1]
After his "6locc 6a6y" hit, Robertson signed with Epic Records.[2] Robertson released his first mixtape 6locc 6a6y in 2019.[2] His first studio album A Demon in 6lue and second mixtape CRIPTAPE in 2020.[3]
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, Khalia Walker, while recording a music video.[4][5] 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.[5]
Death
Robertson died on May 31, 2021, at the age of 20.[6] 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 |
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US Heat. | ||
A Demon in 6lue |
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19 [7] |
Mixtapes
Title | Mixtape details |
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6locc 6a6y
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Criptape |
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Singles
Title | Year | Certifications | Album(s) |
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"6locc 6a6y"[8] (solo or remix featuring NLE Choppa) |
2019 | 6locc 6a6y and A Demon in 6lue | |
"Gang Unit"[10] (solo or remix featuring YG) |
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"While I'm Here"[11] (featuring Polo G) |
2020 | A Demon in 6lue |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 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.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Skelton, Eric (March 12, 2020). "Lil Loaded Is Blowing Up On YouTube With Hard-Hitting Street Anthems". Complex. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ↑ Saponara, Michael (May 31, 2021). "Dallas Rapper Lil Loaded Has Died At 20". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ↑ Sapienza, Brandon (May 31, 2021). "Dallas rapper Lil Loaded dies at age 20: report". New York Daily News. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Setaro, Shawn (November 10, 2020). "Dallas Rapper Lil Loaded Arrested for Murder". Complex.
- ↑ Steele, Tom (May 31, 2021). "Dallas rapper Lil Loaded has died, officials confirm". Dallas News. Retrieved May 31, 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.