Jim Jones is super torn over Drakeo the Ruler's shocking death
Dipset’s Jim Jones really can’t get over the fact Drakeo the Ruler has had his life taken from him. The hip-hop veteran stepped up to remember him and speak on the importance of protecting - not taking away - each other.
Dipset’s Jim Jones really can’t get over the fact Drakeo the Ruler has had his life taken from him. The hip-hop veteran stepped up to remember him and speak on the importance of protecting - not taking away - each other.
Jim Jones remembers the late Drakeo the Ruler
Jones went to his Instagram page to share the horrific news of Drakeo’s death. He specifically encouraged peers to stay safe and dangerous at the same time.
“Rip to this brother drakeo this is sad To all rappers I urge u to protect urself start to move tactical Preservation of life is everything they do not value our lives anymore we are targeted They know who we are cause of our fame but we don’t know who they are because of our fame I pray everyday I make it home to my family because it’s tht serious out here for us Feels like we lost a rapper every week this year There was a time when we protected in th community we were treated as super hero’s not no more Stay safe & stay dangerous I pray I never have to make a decision Say ur prayers n move sturdy Rappers have th most dangerous job in th world I stand on my statement”
Game also pays homage to a fellow West Coast native
Rap heavyweight Game also went to his Instagram page to share some snapshots from the recent past. While some show him linked up with his longtime manager Wack 100, the most standout moment shows him hanging out alongside Drakeo.
“By the time you read this, it’ll be history.”
The rap game loses Drakeo the Ruler
The hip-hop world lost yet another memorable musician in Drakeo following a fatal stabbing this past weekend in Los Angeles.
A Los Angeles music festival abruptly ended Saturday night when police were called to quell a backstage brawl in which rapper Drakeo the Ruler was fatally stabbed, a high-ranking law enforcement source told ABC News. The mayhem erupted around 8:30 p.m. local time at the "Once Upon a Time in L.A." festival, which was set to feature Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent, at Exposition Park near the Banc of California Stadium, officials said. (ABC News)
Following the tragedy, the event’s promoter Live Nation came forward to share a statement on what exactly happened.
Live Nation, the promoters of the festival, issued a statement to the Los Angeles Times, saying, “There was an altercation in the roadway backstage. Out of respect for those involved and in coordination with local authorities, artists and organizers decided not to move forward with remaining sets so the festival was ended an hour early." (ABC News)
Game remembers Drakeo The Ruler
West Coast rapper Game knows just how precious life is. The hip-hop veteran has stepped up to remember the life of late hip-hop artist Drakeo the Ruler with some throwback moments
West Coast rapper Game knows just how precious life is. The hip-hop veteran has stepped up to remember the life of late hip-hop artist Drakeo the Ruler with some throwback moments
Game remembers Drakeo The Ruler
The hip-hop heavyweight went to his Instagram page to share some snapshots from the recent past. While some show him linked up with his longtime manager Wack 100, the most standout moment shows him hanging out alongside Drakeo.
“By the time you read this, it’ll be history.”
The rap game loses Drakeo the Ruler
The hip-hop world lost yet another memorable musician in Drakeo following a fatal stabbing this past weekend in Los Angeles.
A Los Angeles music festival abruptly ended Saturday night when police were called to quell a backstage brawl in which rapper Drakeo the Ruler was fatally stabbed, a high-ranking law enforcement source told ABC News. The mayhem erupted around 8:30 p.m. local time at the "Once Upon a Time in L.A." festival, which was set to feature Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent, at Exposition Park near the Banc of California Stadium, officials said. (ABC News)
Live Nation speaks on the aftermath
Following the tragedy, the event’s promoter Live Nation came forward to share a statement on what exactly happened.
Live Nation, the promoters of the festival, issued a statement to the Los Angeles Times, saying, “There was an altercation in the roadway backstage. Out of respect for those involved and in coordination with local authorities, artists and organizers decided not to move forward with remaining sets so the festival was ended an hour early." (ABC News)