Another life lost for hip-hop. These kids are just trying to make it out, and they get gunned down. Rest in peace Swipey.
Just after news broke that LA’s Kid Cali was shot and killed at a pool party, up and coming 18-year old DMV rapper Swipey was shot and killed early Sunday morning in front of his mother’s house in Suitland, Maryland.
Swipey, Douglas Brooks, had a good internet presence, most popular for his song “Intro”, and he also previously performed with Fat Joe & Wale.
Police have not yet revealed information on the shooters, but do believe the shooters knew him.
“He performed and he shook every kid’s hand and he took every picture and that’s what the kids remember,” WPGC DJ Tony Redz told News4 DC. “He took his stardom and he used it in a positive way to say ‘Hey kids, I’m from where you are.’”
