Commentary: Three years later, rapper Drakeo’s killing leaves behind more questions than answers
LA TimesAfter three years, the grave remains unmarked. “Drakeo’s flow influenced the whole world,” said Watts’ 03 Greedo, who arrived at the memorial in a late-model purple Aston Martin and a custom-made “Long Live Drakeo” hat. Even when I’m doing nothing, I’ll go live on Twitch to stay busy.” Artist Dody6 at the Drakeo memorial show at the Fonda Theater on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 in Los Angeles. The show featured nearly two dozen artists, a veritable who’s who of new L.A.street rappers, including Lefty Gunplay and Dody6, whose names are buzzing after cameos on Kendrick Lamar’s “gnx.” If Drakeo continues to define the sound of California street rap, his music has also become touchstone for subterranean rappers like Detroit hard-boiled traditionalist Boldy James, outlandish Rochester anti-philosopher RXK Nephew, and North Carolina’s meditative and poetic Mavi. He brought the sauce to L.A.” Drakeo the Ruler’s mom Darrylene Corniel thanks concert attendees at the Drakeo memorial show at the Fonda Theater on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024 in Los Angeles.
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Family says lax security allowed killing of rapper Drakeo
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Rapper Drakeo the Ruler fatally stabbed at LA festival
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