Lil Loaded
Lil Loaded | |
|---|---|
 Lil Loaded in 2021 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Dashawn Maurice Robertson |
| 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 |
| Associated acts | |
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[edit]
Robertson was born in San Bernardino, California, and raised in Dallas, Texas.[3]
Career[edit]
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.[4][5][6] Robertson later released "Gang Unit", which had garnered more than 44 million YouTube views by July 2021.[4]
Robertson later signed with Epic Records.[5] He released the mixtape 6locc 6a6y in 2019, and the mixtape Criptape and his studio album A Demon in 6lue in 2020.[7]
Legal issues[edit]
On October 25, 2020, Robertson allegedly shot and killed a friend, 18-year-old Khalil Walker, while recording a music video.[8] 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 until his death.[8][9]
Death[edit]
Robertson died, apparently by suicide via gunshot wound to the head, on May 31, 2021, at the age of 20.[9][10][11]
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Heat. | ||
| A Demon in 6lue |
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19 [13] |
Mixtapes[edit]
| Title | Mixtape details |
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| 6locc 6a6y |
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| Criptape[14] |
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Singles[edit]
| Title | Year | Certifications | Album(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| "6locc 6a6y"[15] (solo or remix featuring NLE Choppa) |
2019 | 6locc 6a6y and A Demon in 6lue | |
| "Gang Unit"[17] (solo or remix featuring YG) |
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| "While I'm Here"[18] (featuring Polo G) |
2020 | A Demon in 6lue |
References[edit]
- ^ "Who be Texas rapper wey die at di age of 20". BBC News Pidgin (in Nigerian Pidgin). June 1, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ a b Steele, Tom (May 31, 2021). "Dallas rapper Lil Loaded has died, officials confirm". Dallas News. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ^ a b Iasimone, Ashley (May 31, 2021). "Lil Loaded, Dallas Rapper Behind '6locc 6a6y,' Dies at 20". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
- ^ a b Noble, Alex (May 31, 2021). "Rapper Lil Loaded Dies at 20". The Wrap. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ^ a b Skelton, Eric (March 12, 2020). "Lil Loaded Is Blowing Up On YouTube With Hard-Hitting Street Anthems". Complex. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Saponara, Michael (May 31, 2021). "Dallas Rapper Lil Loaded Has Died At 20". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ^ a b Setaro, Shawn (November 10, 2020). "Dallas Rapper Lil Loaded Arrested for Murder". Complex.
- ^ a b "Rapper Lil Loaded dies aged 20". BBC News. June 1, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Lil Loaded Dead at 20". XXL. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ Woods, Aleia. "New Details Surface in Lil Loaded's Death". XXL. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ "Lil Loaded Drops "A Demon In 6lue" Ft. Polo G & YG". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Heatseekers Albums Chart: Week of October 24, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
- ^ "Lil Loaded Drops "CripTape" Project Ft. Pooh Shiesty, Hotboii, BigKayBeezy". HotNewHipHop. 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.