The city of Memphis has dealt with a lot of tragedy in their rap scene lately. After Young Dolph’s late 2021 death, now Snootie Wild is the latest hip-hop artist to lose his life from Memphis.
Snootie Wild and his mentor Yo Gotti have always been shining stars for the city, as Snootie signed to Gotti’s Collective Music Group label in 2013. A year later in 2014, the two collaborated for their hit song “Yayo,” helping to bolster Snootie’s career.
On Friday morning (Feb. 25), Snootie was found with a bullet wound in his neck in south Houston, TX. Authorities say there were reports of gunfire around 2 a.m. in that area, and Snootie was taken to the hospital after being found in a ditch next to an SUV with the wound. However, Snootie was not dead on arrival, and was in critical condition when he got to the hospital, as his official Facebook account noted: “Snootie is not DEAD! But he is fighting for his life. Out of respect for the family, please refrain from sharing anything that is not communicated through his official accounts. Thank you.”
Houston PD Lieutenant Willkens explained what the police believe transpired that night: “It looks like he backed in there (the ditch) accidentally. Then the other vehicle pulled up, and folks got out of the car. They were talking for a little bit, and then all of a sudden, gunfire went off. Only one shot, actually.”
After doctors were not able to save him, Snootie passed away on Friday (Feb. 25) in the hospital. No suspects have been identified yet.
Rappers and producers like Sonny Digitial, Boosie Badazz and K Camp offered their condolences for Snootie Wild.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Snootie Wild. RIP.
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