He was scheduled to perform last weekend alongside Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and 50 Cent. American rapper Drakeo the Ruler died on Sunday, stabbed backstage at the Once Upon a Time in LA festival.
28-year-old Darren Caldwell, whose real name is, succumbed to his injuries when he arrived at the hospital.
According to information communicated by the organization of the festival, which canceled the continuation of the show shortly after the announcement of the drama, the disappearance of Drakeo The Ruler follows “an altercation behind the scenes”, without providing further details. According to CNN, local police have yet to make any arrests.
“I am saddened by the events of last night at the Once Upon a Time in LA festival. My condolences go out to the family and loved ones of Drakeo the Ruler, ”replied Snoop Dogg on Twitter. Canadian singer Drake, who has worked with him for a while, also expressed his deep sadness.
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– Snoop Dogg (@SnoopDogg) December 19, 2021
Originally from the West Coast, Drakeo The Ruler first rose to prominence in 2015 with his song “I’am Mr Mosely”. But the rest of his career was more chaotic, marked in particular by trouble with the law.
In 2017, he was arrested for possession of weapons. The following year, he was jailed for murder, before being finally acquitted in 2019, then released in 2020 following an agreement with the justice system.
