Prominent Detroit Hip Hop artist DJ Slick B was reportedly shot and killed on Friday (February 7).
According to ABC 7 Detroit, the 28-year-old Motor City legend (real name Byron Gilbert) was with another man around 7:25 p.m. local time when a suspect attempted to rob them at gunpoint.
Both men were shot during the confrontation. Although the other man survived, the Wayne Country Medical Examiner’s Office said Slick B died from his injuries at Sinai Grace Hospital later that night.
Luxx Media Group CEO Jade Renee said, “Byron was a phenomenal person, a family man, a DJ, a friend to us, a loved one to many and an all around pure motivation for our city of Detroit. All he ever wanted to do was put on for Detroit in the most positive, authentic way.
“It’s a complete tragedy and heartbreak that this unfortunate event occurred. This is truly a hard loss for us all. My prayers and condolences go out to his family, his children and the entire city of Detroit that is grieving during this sensitive time. We love you forever DJ Slick B.”
Motor City police said the suspected shooter escaped in a dark colored SUV. The incident took place near the Hemp Museum, where Slick B was scheduled to DJ that night.
Detroit Police are continuing to the investigate the shooting. Anyone with information should contact Detroit Police Homicide 313-596-2260 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-Speak Up.
Legend at 28?? Damn too bad idk who he is
Are you a local. They talking in there city
Watch yo mouth about Detroit shit.
If somebody say 21 savage I bet u know who that is or some other whack as rapper from this generation B was putting ppl on that could make it or not in the D at least he was doing something what are u a legend of NBA 2k or call or duty
I’m from the “D” and first may The Brother R.I.P.,but I’m so tired of this!!!
another black man lost to gun violence. but white people got shot and died too that night. after mac miller nipsey etc… etc… please lord make this stop.
Commence Twitter Circle Jerk! Has Kylie Jenner etc already tweeted “omg rip slick b so tragic.. i miss u 4evah” ? Let’s be honest ain’t none of these people posting their RIPs on their social media gave a fuck about this man while he was alive.. The first time they heard of this guy was now that he is dead.
Before some dumb ass dude say something stupid ask yo self what have u done to help me ppl who have u put on how many ppl have you helped to enter the rap game promoted for them vouched for them and help reach they dream so b4 somebody say something stupid if you on here u ain’t do shit right wit yo life so come right or don’t say shit at all