Lil Loaded
Lil Loaded | |
|---|---|
 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 |
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]
Career
[change | change source]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
[change | change source]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.[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
[change | change source]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
[change | change source]Studio albums
[change | change source]| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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| US Heat. | ||
| A Demon in 6lue |
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19 [11] |
Mixtapes
[change | change source]| Title | Mixtape details |
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6locc 6a6y
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| Criptape |
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Singles
[change | change source]| 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
[change | change source]- ↑ "Who be Texas rapper wey die at di age of 20". BBC News Pidgin (in Nigerian Pidgin). June 1, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Steele, Tom (May 31, 2021). "Dallas rapper Lil Loaded has died, officials confirm". Dallas News. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Noble, Alex (May 31, 2021). "Rapper Lil Loaded Dies at 20". The Wrap. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Skelton, Eric (March 12, 2020). "Lil Loaded Is Blowing Up On YouTube With Hard-Hitting Street Anthems". Complex. Archived from the original on June 1, 2021. 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.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Setaro, Shawn (November 10, 2020). "Dallas Rapper Lil Loaded Arrested for Murder". Complex. Archived from the original on March 10, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ↑ "Rapper Lil Loaded dies aged 20". BBC News. June 1, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ↑ "Lil Loaded Dead at 20". XXL. May 31, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ↑ Woods, Aleia (June 3, 2021). "New Details Surface in Lil Loaded's Death". XXL. Retrieved November 16, 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.