Lil Loaded

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]

Lil Loaded
Lil Loaded in 2021
Lil Loaded in 2021
Background information
Birth nameDashawn Maurice Robertson
Also known asLoaded
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

Career

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

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

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

Studio albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Heat.
A Demon in 6lue
  • Released: October 9, 2020
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 19
[11]

Mixtapes
Title Mixtape details
6locc 6a6y
  • Released: December 6, 2019
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Criptape
  • Released: December 11, 2020
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles
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)
"While I'm Here"[15]
(featuring Polo G)		 2020 A Demon in 6lue

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. Steele, Tom (May 31, 2021). "Dallas rapper Lil Loaded has died, officials confirm". Dallas News. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  3. Noble, Alex (May 31, 2021). "Rapper Lil Loaded Dies at 20". The Wrap. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  4. Skelton, Eric (March 12, 2020). "Lil Loaded Is Blowing Up On YouTube With Hard-Hitting Street Anthems". Complex. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  5. Saponara, Michael (May 31, 2021). "Dallas Rapper Lil Loaded Has Died At 20". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  6. Sapienza, Brandon (May 31, 2021). "Dallas rapper Lil Loaded dies at age 20: report". New York Daily News. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  7. Setaro, Shawn (November 10, 2020). "Dallas Rapper Lil Loaded Arrested for Murder". Complex.
  8. "Rapper Lil Loaded dies aged 20". BBC News. June 1, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  9. "Lil Loaded Dead at 20". XXL. May 31, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  10. Woods, Aleia (June 3, 2021). "New Details Surface in Lil Loaded's Death". XXL. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  11. "Heatseekers Albums Chart: Week of October 24, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  12. "Lil Loaded & NLE Choppa Link Up On "6locc 6a6y" Remix". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  13. "American certifications – Lil Loaded". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  14. "Lil Loaded Enlists YG For The Remix To "Gang Unit"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  15. "Lil Loaded Enlists Polo G For Reflective New Single "While I'm Here"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
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