Drakeo the Ruler

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Drakeo the Ruler
Birth nameDarrell Caldwell
Born(1993-12-01)December 1, 1993
Los Angeles, California, U.S.[1]
DiedDecember 19, 2021(2021-12-19) (aged 28)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresWest Coast hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2014–2021
Labels

Darrell Caldwell (December 1, 1993 – December 19, 2021), known professionally as Drakeo the Ruler, was an American rapper. He was known for his rap flow and "poetic" word choices.[3] He was seen as one of the best rap artists from Los Angeles.[2]

His fourth mixtape, Cold Devil, has been streamed over 10 million times.[4]

Caldwell was stabbed while trying to break up a fight at a Los Angeles concert on December 18, 2021.[5] He was pronounced dead a few hours later on December 19 at the age of 28.[6][7]

Discography[change | change source]

Studio albums[change | change source]

Title Album details
The Truth Hurts[8]
  • Released: February 24, 2021
  • Label: Stinc Team
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Mixtapes[change | change source]

Title Mixtape details
I Am Mr. Mosely[9]
  • Released: October 2015
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
I Am Mr. Mosely 2[9]
  • Released: July 2016
  • Label: Stinc Team
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
So Cold I Do Em[10]
  • Released: December 2016
  • Label: Stinc Team
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Cold Devil
  • Released: December 2017
  • Label: Stinc Team
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Free Drakeo[11]
  • Released: March 2020
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Thank You for Using GTL[12]
(with JoogSZN)
  • Released: June 2020
  • Label: Stinc Team
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
We Know the Truth[13]
  • Released: December 1, 2020
  • Label: Stinc Team
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Because Y'all Asked[14]
  • Released: December 29, 2020[15]
  • Label: EMPIRE
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
A Cold Day In Hell[16]
(with Ralfy the Plug)
  • Released: April 19, 2021
  • Label: Stinc Team
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Ain't That the Truth[17][18]
  • Released: July 16, 2021[19]
  • Label: Stinc Team
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
So Cold I Do Em 2[20]
  • Released: December 7, 2021[21]
  • Label: Stinc Team
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

EPs[change | change source]

Title EP details
Out of Character[22]
(with Pettypetty)
  • Released: February 15, 2021
  • Label: Get Money Genre, Stinc Team
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

References[change | change source]

  1. ↑ Daniel Kohn (December 19, 2021). "Drakeo The Ruler, Influential L.A. Rapper, Dies At 28". Spin. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Weiss, Jeff (9 March 2018). "L.A. rapper Drakeo the Ruler is a man in demand". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  3. ↑ Breihan, Tom (10 January 2018). "Drakeo The Ruler Is Different, And Different Is Good". Stereogum. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  4. ↑ Berry, Peter A. (18 May 2018). "THE BREAK PRESENTS: DRAKEO THE RULER". XXL. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  5. ↑ Krol, Charlotte (December 18, 2021). "Drakeo The Ruler reportedly dead after being stabbed at LA festival he was performing at". NME. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler Dead From Stabbing During L.A. Festival". TMZ. 19 December 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
  7. ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic.
  8. ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler: The Truth Hurts". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 Rosario, Valerie Complex,Alexandra Del; Complex, Valerie; Rosario, Alexandra Del (2021-12-19). "Rapper Drakeo The Ruler Dead After Stabbing At 'Once Upon A Time In L.A' Concert". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-12-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  10. ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler: Cold Devil". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  11. ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler: Free Drakeo". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  12. ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler: Thank You for Using GTL". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  13. ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler Is Free and Ready to Take Over With His New Project 'We Know the Truth'". Complex. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  14. ↑ "Drakeo The Ruler Fatally Stabbed at Los Angeles Concert". Complex. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  15. ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler – Because Y'all Asked". Apple Music. December 29, 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
  16. ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler & Ralfy the Plug – A Cold Day In Hell". Apple Music. April 19, 2021. Archived from the original on 2022-01-13. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
  17. ↑ "Here's Drakeo the Ruler's New Project 'Ain't That the Truth' f/ EST Gee, Shy Glizzy, and More". Complex. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  18. ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler: Ain't That the Truth". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  19. ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler – Ain't That The Truth". Apple Music. July 16, 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  20. ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler Dies at 28, Stabbed at Los Angeles Festival". Pitchfork. 2021-12-19. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  21. ↑ "Drakeo the Ruler – So Cold I Do Em 2". Apple Music. December 7, 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
  22. ↑ "Pettypetty & Drakeo the Ruler – Out of Character - EP". Apple Music. February 15, 2021. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
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