Lil Loaded
Lil Loaded | |
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| Birth name | Dashawn Maurice Robertson |
| Born | August 1, 2000 San Bernardino, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | May 31, 2021 (aged 20) |
| Genres | trap |
| Labels | Epic Records |
Dashawn Maurice Robertson[1] (August 1, 2000 – May 31, 2021), 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.
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.[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[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.[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[change | change source]
Robertson died on May 31, 2021, at the age of 20.[6] He was facing a manslaughter charge in a fatal shooting last year. His attorney stated that Lil Loaded died by committing suicide.[7]
Discography[change | change source]
Studio albums[change | change source]
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Heat. | ||
| A Demon in 6lue |
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19 [8] |
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"[9] (solo or remix featuring NLE Choppa) |
2019 | 6locc 6a6y and A Demon in 6lue | |
| "Gang Unit"[11] (solo or remix featuring YG) |
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| "While I'm Here"[12] (featuring Polo G) |
2020 | A Demon in 6lue |
References[change | change source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Noble, Alex (May 31, 2021). "Rapper Lil Loaded Dies at 20". The Wrap. 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.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Saponara, Michael (May 31, 2021). "Dallas Rapper Lil Loaded Has Died At 20". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Sapienza, Brandon (May 31, 2021). "Dallas rapper Lil Loaded dies at age 20: report". New York Daily News. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ 5.0 5.1 Setaro, Shawn (November 10, 2020). "Dallas Rapper Lil Loaded Arrested for Murder". Complex.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Steele, Tom (May 31, 2021). "Dallas rapper Lil Loaded has died, officials confirm". Dallas News. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "How Did Lil Loaded Die? | Rapper Lil Loaded's Death Cause – BollyTrendz". Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ↑ "Heatseekers Albums Chart: Week of October 24, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Lil Loaded & NLE Choppa Link Up On "6locc 6a6y" Remix". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "American certifications – Lil Loaded". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Lil Loaded Enlists YG For The Remix To "Gang Unit"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Lil Loaded Enlists Polo G For Reflective New Single "While I'm Here"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
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