Lil Loaded
Lil Loaded in 2021
Lil Loaded in 2021
Background information
Birth nameDashawn Maurice Robertson
Born(2000-08-01)August 1, 2000[1]
San Bernardino, California U.S.
OriginDallas, Texas, U.S.
DiedMay 31, 2021(2021-05-31) (aged 20)[2]
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Genres
Years active2018–2021
LabelsEpic

Dashawn Maurice Robertson (August 1, 2000 – May 31, 2021), known professionally as Lil Loaded, was an American rapper from Dallas, Texas. He rose to fame in mid-2019 after his song "6locc 6a6y" went viral.[2]

Early life

Robertson was born in San Bernardino, California, and raised in Dallas, Texas.[3] When asked what it was like growing up in Dallas, he said: "It's like everywhere in the city, you see different stuff, I guess you kind of grow up a little bit faster I would say in Dallas". He grew up with five siblings, an older brother, two older sisters, a younger sister, and a younger brother and was raised by a single mom while his dad was in prison. In 2015, when Robertson was 15, his older brother who was 23 at the time was murdered.[4] He was affiliated with the Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips.[5]

Career

Robertson started rapping in late 2018. His first song was "B.O.S.", a take on YNW Melly's song "Butter Pecan".[3] He rose to prominence in 2019 when YouTuber Tommy Craze included his song "6locc 6a6y" in a reaction video in which he watched YouTube music videos that had 0 views. "6locc 6a6y" was certified gold in May 2021, by which point it had received over 28 million views on YouTube.[6][7][8] Robertson later released "Gang Unit", which had garnered more than 59 million YouTube views by May 2022.[6]

Robertson later signed with Epic Records.[7] He released his 6locc 6a6y mixtape in 2019, and returned in 2020 with A Demon in 6lue and Criptape.[9]

On May 31, 2022, Robertson's team posthumously released "Cell Tales" on the first anniversary of his death.[10]

Legal issues

On October 25, 2020, Robertson allegedly shot and killed a friend, 18-year-old Khalil Walker, while recording a music video.[11] 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. Robertson maintained that the incident was an accident.[11][12]

Death

Robertson died, apparently by suicide via gunshot wound to the head, on May 31, 2021, at the age of 20.[12][13][14] He was found dead by his mother who then called the police. When police arrived, they saw his mother outside of the home crying and she told them Robertson was inside the house with a gunshot wound. She claimed he had been upset over a breakup with his girlfriend the night before.[15]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Heat.
A Demon in 6lue 19
[17]

Mixtapes

Title Mixtape details
6locc 6a6y
  • Released: December 6, 2019
  • Label: Epic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Criptape[18]
  • Released: December 11, 2020
  • Label: Epic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

Title Year Certifications Album(s)
"6locc 6a6y"
(solo or remix featuring NLE Choppa) 		2019 6locc 6a6y and A Demon in 6lue
"Gang Unit"[20]
(solo or remix featuring YG)
"While I'm Here"[21]
(featuring Polo G) 		2020 A Demon In 6lue
"Avatar" [22]
(featuring King Von)
"Link Up" [23]
(featuring Pooh Shiesty) 		Criptape
"Hard Times" (featuring Hotboii) 2021
"Cell Tales" 2022 Non-album single

References

  1. ^ "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. ^ a b Steele, Tom (May 31, 2021). "Dallas rapper Lil Loaded has died, officials confirm". Dallas News. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Iasimone, Ashley (May 31, 2021). "Lil Loaded, Dallas Rapper Behind '6locc 6a6y,' Dies at 20". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  4. ^ "Exclusive: Lil Loaded Tells His Life Story (RIP)". www.vladtv.com. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
  5. ^ "Lil Loaded on Claiming Rollin 60s Crip in Dallas (Part 4)". www.youtube.com. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  6. ^ a b Noble, Alex (May 31, 2021). "Rapper Lil Loaded Dies at 20". The Wrap. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  7. ^ a b Skelton, Eric (March 12, 2020). "Lil Loaded Is Blowing Up On YouTube With Hard-Hitting Street Anthems". Complex. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  8. ^ Alexander, Bryan (May 31, 2021). "Rapper Lil Loaded, whose song '6locc 6a6y' was a 2019 viral hit, dies at 20". USA Today. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  9. ^ Saponara, Michael (May 31, 2021). "Dallas Rapper Lil Loaded Has Died At 20". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  10. ^ "Posthumous Lil Loaded Song "Cell Tales" Arrives One Year After His Death". Complex. Retrieved June 11, 2022.
  11. ^ a b Setaro, Shawn (November 10, 2020). "Dallas Rapper Lil Loaded Arrested for Murder". Complex.
  12. ^ a b "Rapper Lil Loaded dies aged 20". BBC News. June 1, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  13. ^ "Lil Loaded Dead at 20". XXL. May 31, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  14. ^ Woods, Aleia (June 3, 2021). "New Details Surface in Lil Loaded's Death". XXL. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  15. ^ "Lil Loaded's Mother Said He Was Distraught About A Breakup Prior to His Death". Complex. Retrieved January 23, 2022.
  16. ^ "Lil Loaded Drops "A Demon In 6lue" Ft. Polo G & YG". HotNewHipHop. October 10, 2020. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  17. ^ "Heatseekers Albums Chart: Week of October 24, 2020". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  18. ^ "Lil Loaded Drops "CripTape" Project Ft. Pooh Shiesty, Hotboii, BigKayBeezy". HotNewHipHop. December 11, 2020. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  19. ^ "American certifications – Lil Loaded". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  20. ^ "Lil Loaded Enlists YG For The Remix To "Gang Unit"". HotNewHipHop. June 27, 2020. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  21. ^ "Lil Loaded Enlists Polo G For Reflective New Single "While I'm Here"". HotNewHipHop. October 9, 2020. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  22. ^ Lil Loaded Feat. King Von "Avatar" (Official Video). lil loaded music. December 21, 2019. Archived from the original on February 1, 2022. Retrieved March 27, 2022 – via YouTube.
  23. ^ Lil Loaded Feat. Pooh Shiesty "Link Up" (Official Video). lil loaded music. December 11, 2020. Archived from the original on March 9, 2022. Retrieved March 27, 2022 – via YouTube.
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