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Last December, Drakeo The Ruler was stabbed to death at a hip-hop festival in Los Angeles. The rapper seemed poised to break out from the west coast underground that he’d found so much success in – he’d even landed a Drake feature on the single “Talk To Me“ from his tape The Truth Hurts. Drakeo’s death was tragic, and he left behind a lot of unreleased recorded music to reinforce the talent that was snuffed out.

Drakeo The Ruler at Once Upon A Time in LA last year.Drakeo was fatally stabbed during an altercation backstage at the festival, which took place at the Banc of California and Exposition Park on December 18.Drakeo’s family including his brother, mother and son have all filed lawsuits against Live Nation, who put on the festival, on Drakeo’s behalf. The family are seeking $20million (£15million) in damages.In response to Drakeo’s mother Darrylene Corniel’s lawsuit, Live Nation had referred to an existing statement from the organisers of the festival which read: “Once Upon A Time In LA joins Drakeo’s family, friends, and fans in grieving his loss.

Drakeo The Ruler‘s brother has called out the Recording Academy for not including the late rapper in the 2022 Grammys In Memoriam segment.Drakeo, real name Darrell Caldwell, died in December of 2021 when he was fatally stabbed during an altercation at Los Angeles’ Once Upon A Time In L.A. concert.

Drakeo the Ruler‘s five-year-old son, following his father’s death in December.Drakeo was fatally stabbed during an altercation backstage at the Once Upon A Time In LA festival, which took place at the Banc of California and Exposition Park on December 18. LA police have yet to announce any arrests related to the case, though the investigation is ongoing.The late rapper’s mother Darrylene Corniel has already sued Live Nation, which organised Once Upon A Time In LA, over Drakeo’s death.

Drakeo The Ruler is suing Live Nation for £15million in a wrongful death lawsuit.Drakeo, 28, was on the bill at Once Upon A Time In LA festival on December 18 last year and was reportedly stabbed in the neck by unknown assailant(s) backstage. He was taken to hospital but later died of his injuries.The rapper’s mother, Darrylene Corniel, said last month that she intended to sue the concert promoter over his death, and the lawsuit has now been confirmed in a press conference from her lawyer, James Bryant.Revealing that the case would be filed this week, Bryant said the family would be seeking $20million (£15m) in damages, alleging that Drakeo was “essentially lynched” at the event due to a lack of security precautions.“His life was taken way too soon,” Bryant said, adding: “This should never have never happened if those promotors had actually had the proper security protocols.

The family of late rapper Drakeo The Ruler have announced plans to sue Live Nation over his death. The L.A. rapper was stabbed and killed backstage at the Once Upon A Time In LA festival in December.

If you don't do at least one double take during a Drakeo song, you're not listening closely enough. Over the past six years and change, he carved out a method so original it's been copied ad nauseum, hundreds of fake Drakeos swarming his style like moths to a flame but rarely achieving anything close to the real thing.

Drakeo the Ruler, who died after being stabbed at the Once Upon a Time music festival in Los Angeles over the weekend, says she intends to sue over her son’s death.Drakeo – real name Darrell Wayne Caldwell – was reportedly stabbed in the neck during an altercation at the festival on December 18, before being hospitalised and later declared dead the following day.

Drakeo The Ruler‘s partner has spoken out following the rapper’s death over the weekend.The Los Angeles artist – real name Darrell Caldwell – died after reportedly being stabbed in the neck at Once Upon A Time In LA Festival on Saturday (December 18). He was 28 years old.It’s claimed that Caldwell got into an altercation backstage at the event and passed away after succumbing to his injuries.

Drakeo The Ruler is in critical condition after being stabbed at Once Upon A Time in LA Festival on Saturday (December 18).The rapper was booked to play the festival at Exposition Park alongside Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube and 50 Cent.

Rolling Stone, Brad Hoylman (D-Manhattan) and Jamaal Bailey (D-The Bronx) are proposing a bill called ‘Rap Music On Trial’.The purpose of this bill is to set a new high bar compelling prosecutors to show “clear and convincing evidence” that a defendant’s rap song, video, or other “creative expression” is “literal, rather than figurative or fictional”.Hoylman argued that nobody thinks Johnny Cash actually “shot a man in Reno just to watch him die”, as depicted in the lyrics of ‘Folsom Prison

Drakeo the Ruler and Ralfy the Plug have shared a new mixtape. A Cold Day In Hell, released to Soundcloud on Sunday and premiering below, is dedicated to the memory of Ketchy the Great, Drakeo's close friend and fellow Stinc Team member, who died in February and would have celebrated his birthday today.

Saweetie has shared a new single, ‘Risky’, that features a guest verse from Drakeo the Ruler. The track is taken from her new EP ‘Pretty Summer Playlist: Season 1’, which is out today (April 16).‘Risky’ arrives with a video that sees her delivering bars atop a hot pink Honda – which she alludes to in the lyrics.

Bay Area rapper ALLBLACK is making a long-awaited comeback is "EGO," his new single. The song features long-time collaborator Kenny Beats, who produced the song as well as ALLBLACK's 2018 project 2 Minute Drills.

Since his unexpected release from prison last year, Drakeo The Ruler has put out a steady clip of music proving he hasn't missed a beat. His album We Know The Truth came out at the top of December, and today Drakeo has shared a new song and video "Too Icey," taken from his upcoming project The Truth Hurts.

Drakeo The Ruler is here to stress the importance of a good fit, even during quarantine, in his new video for "Polar Bear." The lockdown might have you tempted to let your fashion sense go and turn into a complete slob, but follow Drakeo's lead: he's by himself in the condo, but he still finds the time to look sharp. The huge stacks of cash on the countertop probably have a lot to do with that, but still.

Drakeo the Ruler has dropped his first new music since being released from prison last week. "Fights Don't Matter" arrived on Sunday, November 8, and will appear on an upcoming project titled We Know The Truth.

Drakeo The Ruler has accepted a plea deal and will be released from prison tonight, according to reporter Jeff Weiss. The decision follows a tumultuous years-long battle that began when the rapper was accused of being connected to the murder of 24-year-old Davion Gregory in Carson, California back in December 2016.

Earl Sweatshirt has hopped on a new remix of “Ion Rap Beef,” a 2018 song from Los Angeles rappers Drakeo the Ruler and 03 Greedo. The original was also recently included on the Free Drakeo compilation. Hear “Ion Rap Beef (Remix)” below.

L.A. rapper Drakeo The Ruler will release a new project, Free Drakeo, on March 2 to coincide with his his latest court date, where he'll face charges of criminal gang conspiracy and shooting from a motor vehicle — despite being acquitted on all charges of murder and attempted murder in relation to the death of 24-year-old Davion Gregory last year.