Lil Loaded

Dashawn Maurice Robertson (August 1, 2000 – May 31, 2021), known professionally as Lil Loaded, was an American rapper from Dallas, Texas. He rose to fame in mid-2019 after his song "6locc 6a6y" went viral.[2]

Lil Loaded
Lil Loaded in 2021
Background information
Birth nameDashawn Maurice Robertson
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
Associated acts

Early life

Robertson was born in San Bernardino, California, and raised in Dallas, Texas.[3]

Career

Robertson started rapping in late 2018. His first song was "B.O.S.", a take on YNW Melly's song "Butter Pecan".[3] He rose to prominence in 2019 when YouTuber Tommy Craze included his song "6locc 6a6y" in a reaction video in which he watched YouTube music videos that had 0 views. "6locc 6a6y" was certified gold in May 2021, by which point it had received over 28 million views on YouTube.[4][5][6] Robertson later released "Gang Unit", which had garnered more than 44 million YouTube views by July 2021.[4]

Robertson later signed with Epic Records.[5] He released the mixtape 6locc 6a6y in 2019, and the mixtape Criptape and his studio album A Demon in 6lue in 2020.[7]

On October 25, 2020, Robertson allegedly shot and killed a friend, 18-year-old Khalil Walker, while recording a music video.[8] 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. Robertson maintained that the incident was an accident until his death.[8][9]

Death

Robertson died, apparently by suicide via gunshot wound to the head, on May 31, 2021, at the age of 20.[9][10][11]

Discography

Studio albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Heat.
A Demon in 6lue 19
[13]

Mixtapes
Title Mixtape details
6locc 6a6y
  • Released: December 6, 2019
  • Label: Epic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Criptape[14]
  • Released: December 11, 2020
  • Label: Epic
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles
Title Year Certifications Album(s)
"6locc 6a6y"[15]
(solo or remix featuring NLE Choppa)		 2019 6locc 6a6y and A Demon in 6lue
"Gang Unit"[17]
(solo or remix featuring YG)
"While I'm Here"[18]
(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. Iasimone, Ashley (May 31, 2021). "Lil Loaded, Dallas Rapper Behind '6locc 6a6y,' Dies at 20". Billboard. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  4. Noble, Alex (May 31, 2021). "Rapper Lil Loaded Dies at 20". The Wrap. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  5. Skelton, Eric (March 12, 2020). "Lil Loaded Is Blowing Up On YouTube With Hard-Hitting Street Anthems". Complex. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  6. Alexander, Bryan (May 31, 2021). "Rapper Lil Loaded, whose song '6locc 6a6y' was a 2019 viral hit, dies at 20". USA Today. Retrieved June 3, 2021.
  7. Saponara, Michael (May 31, 2021). "Dallas Rapper Lil Loaded Has Died At 20". HipHopDX. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
  8. Setaro, Shawn (November 10, 2020). "Dallas Rapper Lil Loaded Arrested for Murder". Complex.
  9. "Rapper Lil Loaded dies aged 20". BBC News. June 1, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  10. "Lil Loaded Dead at 20". XXL. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  11. Woods, Aleia. "New Details Surface in Lil Loaded's Death". XXL. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  12. "Lil Loaded Drops "A Demon In 6lue" Ft. Polo G & YG". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  13. "Heatseekers Albums Chart: Week of October 24, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  14. "Lil Loaded Drops "CripTape" Project Ft. Pooh Shiesty, Hotboii, BigKayBeezy". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  15. "Lil Loaded & NLE Choppa Link Up On "6locc 6a6y" Remix". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  16. "American certifications – Lil Loaded". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  17. "Lil Loaded Enlists YG For The Remix To "Gang Unit"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  18. "Lil Loaded Enlists Polo G For Reflective New Single "While I'm Here"". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
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