Who Was DOE B? The Alabama Rapper DOE B Passed Away 8 Years Ago Today
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Today marks 8 years since Alabama rapper Doe B was killed in his hometown of Montgomery, Ala. He was a member of Grand Hustle’s Hustle Gang. He was confirmed dead on Twitter by the MC’s management.
What Happened That Night?
Inside the Centennial Hill Grill and Bar, students were celebrating college night. A gun managed to slip through security at least four times.
Chaos ensued shortly after midnight on 28th December 2013, as people partied. A gunman opened fire. Glenn Thomas was wounded in the leg, one of eight people injured. He bled to death from his injuries before arriving at Baptist Medical Center South.
Doe B – who was just 22 was on the rise, and he was taking his friends from Montgomery with him.
His lyrics are considered to be brilliant. His ability to motivate others is well known.
The night he was in his hometown, he wasn’t supposed to be there. He was supposed to be on his way to Miami to record with Pharrell and T.I.
Darius Thomas was convicted and charged with the murder, but many will argue it wasn’t he who killed Doe B, but rather Montgomery – its lawlessness, its hatred between neighborhoods, and its worst selfishness – its ultimate jealousy.
The talented doe b had a brief, but promising career, specializing in Trap style hip-hop. DoeB was known for his relaxed delivery and signature eye patch.
After signing to Atlanta-based label Grand Hustle Records by founder T.I, he made a splash with the Hustle Gang’s “G.D.O.D” collection, then released the hyped-up mixtape “Baby Jesus” over the summer.
Videos have been released for tracks including “Let Me Find Out” with T.I and Juicy J, “Trap Muzik” and “2 Many,” ft. Rich Homie Quan.
Notorious B.I.G. of the South
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Doe B was buried in all-white clothing, with a white eye patch as well. The hope in so many eyes dwindled, and talent recruiters and major artists failed to visit.
Shirley Thomas’ fourth child was Doe B. Eight years after her son’s death, rap in Montgomery cannot and must not be discussed without his name.
There has been talking that he would be the Notorious B.I.G. of the South. Doe B was more than a musician.
Like a northern star, he guides the long-left-behind neighborhoods of his city, giving them hope for a better future.
Ankita Khanrah
Ankita Khanrah is a second-year student of the Master of Communication and Journalism (Integrated) programme at the School of Mass Communication, KIIT Deemed University, Bhubaneswar.
