Lil Loaded, a Dallas rapper known for his viral 2019 summer hit “6locc 6a6y,” died Monday. He was 20.
USA Today confirmed the rapper, real name Dashawn Robertson, passed away after speaking to the Dallas County medical examiner’s office. His cause and manner of death have not been determined.
Lil Loaded’s attorney, Ashkan Mehryari, later told the Dallas Morning News the rapper died by suicide. The death was “very tragic,” the attorney said. “He had a very bright and promising music career ahead of him.”
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The rapper kept his fans constantly up-to-date on his private life through his Instagram account, including posting in April about being under house arrest.
He captioned a photo of himself wearing an ankle monitor, “Sincerely, Mr 6lue 6ag??.”
Lil Loaded was arrested last year for a murder charge relating to the shooting of his best friend, 18-year-old Khalil Walker.
Police officers were called to Walker’s home in southwestern Dallas on Oct. 25. Walker was found shot with a rifle and transported to an area hospital, where he died of his injuries.
According to published reports, Lil Loaded was indicted on a lesser charge in March — one count of manslaughter. He was scheduled to appear at a hearing for the case today on Tuesday, June 1.
The rapper’s final post on Instagram was in celebration of “6locc 6a6y” being certified gold on May 25. His music video for the song has amassed over 29 million views on YouTube.
If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, you can call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) any time day or night, or chat online.
Crisis Text Line also provides free, 24/7, confidential support via text message to people in crisis when they dial 741741.
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