Snootie Wild shot dead latest – Yo Gotti’s Yayo collaborator was killed with one shot are suspect is hunted

Shooting investigation

Snootie was initially said to be in critical condition after being found shot in his SUV in a ditch on Friday in Houston, Texas.

Police arrived at the scene on Friday after being alerted of shots fired by the Shotspotter Program, ABC13 reported.

Snootie received CPR at the scene before being taken to an area hospital, authorities said.

Chilling words from the rapper, continued

Snootie Wild went on to describe what led him to spend four years behind bars for making the “the wrong mistakes” as an 18-year-old.

“I felt like I was playing Russian Roulette with my life and didn’t even know it,” Snootie said.

“Me and my partner would go out and get our money, we’d come back, bullets flying over our heads. We’d get in the car laughing, not knowing that it only takes one bullet. Until that day comes where y’all hop in the car and one of y’all ain’t there. And that’s when it gets real and it ain’t funny no more.”

Chilling words from the rapper

Snootie shared how he once felt like he was playing Russian Roulette with his life in a 2015 interview with The Boom Box.

The rapper from Memphis, Tennessee, described to the media outlet the lessons he learned “coming from out of the projects of North Memphis.”

“I’ve been in wild shootouts at a young age and not knowing better, you know. This before the prison system,” the rapper said.

Has anyone been arrested?

No arrests have been announced in Friday’s shooting.

Police were said to be looking for a man and woman after the incident was apparently caught on camera by a neighbor.

“All of a sudden, gunfire went off. Only one shot, actually,” an officer said.

The Sun contacted Houston police on Saturday for more information about the search for suspects in the shooting and have yet to hear back.

Tributes pour in for Snootie Wild, continued

Several fans and fellow musicians have shared their condolences for Snootie Wild and his family.

“My condolences goes out to yo family,” RichBoi Streeter said on Facebook.

Comments also poured in from fans, with one saying: “Gone but Never Forgotten and I will still be Jammin to your music for years to come. You will surely be missed.”

Fans mourn Snootie Wild

Snootie Wild’s fans continue to react to his death, and are sharing tributes on social media.

One Twitter fan said, “Another Memphis rapper killed… this gun violence gotta [stop].”

Snootie Wild was found ‘in a ditch’

No arrests have been announced after officers found rapper Snootie Wild “in a ditch on the side of the road” with a neck wound.

He was taken to a local hospital, where he reportedly later died.

“Gone in body, but your NAME & LEGACY will live forever,” a post to Snootie Wild‘s verified Instagram account said.

A woman at the shooting scene on Friday told investigators that she was attempting to remove her car from a ditch with the help of bystanders.

Then, “the male victim who was shot walked up and pointed a gun at her,” she reportedly told cops.

She told police that she ran away then heard a gunshot.

‘Don’t let it be too late’

At the end of 2021, Snootie Wild shared a motivational post to Instagram, featuring a picture from his early adulthood and another more recent photo.

“The first pic you see is someone who was lost,” he wrote.

“I was someone who tried to mask hurt and pain with things that could never really heal me. It wasn’t until my freedom was taken away that I realized how much time and opportunities that I took for granted.”

In the next slide, he shared a photo of himself in 2021, smiling and happy.

“What you see is someone who has been given a 2nd chance,” the rapper wrote.

“Not everyone receives this blessing. If you are here another day, you have the opportunity to make things right. It’s up to you. Don’t let it be too late.”

Houston police request tips

Houston police are asking for help from anyone with any information on the Snootie Wild shooting.

“What we’re asking is that anybody that has any more information on this case, that they call Crime Stoppers of Houston anonymously,” police requested.

Tipsters can call 713-222-TIPS (713-222-8477) to share information anonymously, or go to crime-stoppers.org.

Snootie Wild on making it big, continued

Snootie Wild described another moment when it hit him that he had finally found success.

“I got a chance to do a tour with Gotti for his new album that came out, I Am, that’s in stores,” he told The Boom Box.

“So, boom, I go do a concert, it’s 3,000 people-plus [in North Carolina].

“They dropped that Yayo and before I even got a word out, 3,000 people screaming my song, word for word.”

Snootie Wild on making it big

Snootie Wild also described to The Boom Box the moment he realized he was finally making it in the music industry.

“Soon as Yayo took off. I wake up, I got 10 bands in the drawer and I don’t even know what to do with that,” Snootie Wild said.

“And we getting more phone calls, we booked for the whole year. I’m here.”

What was Snootie Wild’s net worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, Snootie Wild has an estimated net worth of about $100,000.

His main source of income was said to be from his rising music career.

Snootie was also known to make money from brand endorsements.

Friends and fans share snaps to Twitter

Friends and fans of the rapper shared photos of him to Twitter after his death.

DJ Mister Cee expressed his “deepest condolences,” and writer Simone Amelia Jordan said “You were special, your life mattered.”

“I thank God you were able to see success, and some joy, before you were tragically taken from this cruel world.”

Instagram flooded with mourning comments

On the Instagram post announcing Snootie Wild’s death, fans of the rapper posted messages of mourning.

“Heartbroken,” wrote one user. “Sleep in peace king.”

“This is crazy. I literally followed this dude’s career from the start,” wrote another.

“Now to see this is shocking and sad.”

What was Snootie Wild’s real name?

Snootie Wild’s real name was LePreston Porter.

The 36-year-old was born in Memphis in 1985.

An athlete, Porter’s potential sports career ended at 17 when he sustained a knee injury in a stabbing.

Rapper was ‘grateful for another year’ in posts

A Twitter user shared a collection of posts Snootie Wild made on his birthday in 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Each year, the rapper expressed appreciation for his family and said he was “grateful for another year of life.”

In 2018, he also shared a sweet Father’s Day post, saying “It’s never too late to start a new beginning.”

How many rappers died in 2021?

At least 10 rappers died last year.

Drakeo the Ruler was the last big-name rapper to die in 2021.

The 10 rappers are: Baby Ceo, Prince Markie Dee, DMX, Black Rob, Biz Markie,  Gonzoe, Yung Kece, Young Dolph,  Slim 400, and Drakeo the Ruler.

Riky Rick’s family confirms death

In the early hours of February 23, 2022, South African rapper Riky Rick died in Johannesburg. He was 34.

The hip hop pioneer was best known for his songs Sondela, Stay Shining and Boss Zonke.

His family released a statement that said: “The family of South African artist Riky Rick with profound sadness this afternoon confirmed his untimely passing.

“Affectionately known as Riky Rick across the globe, he was deeply loved by his family, friends and the entire entertainment industry.

“His love for family, friends and community is well known. Riky’s nurturing and developing of young musical talent is well documented, and will forever be remembered.

“He leaves behind his wife, two children, his mother and five siblings.

“The Makhado family humbly request privacy as they go through this extremely difficult period of grieving”.

Who was Earl Swavey?

Rapper Earl Swavey died in early January at 26 years old.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Swavey comes from a rap family, which includes TDE rapper Jay Rock.

Among Swavey’s first released was his 2013 mixtape Business Before Pleasure.

It featured the hit single Beef, which was the song that prompted late-rapper A$AP Yams to contact Swavey.

The up-and-coming rapper considered A$AP Yams as his “brother.”

Who was Young Dolph?

Young Dolph was an American rapper prolific in the Memphis community.

His debut 2016 album, King of Memphis, peaked at number 49 on Billboard 200.

He has two brothers and sisters.

Young Dolph was gunned down while buying cookies in his hometown on November 17, 2021.

Has Yo Gotti commented on Snootie Wild’s death?

Yo Gotti has yet to comment on the death of his protégé.

In 2013, the Memphis-based rapper, Yo Gotti, announced Wild’s signing with his Collective Music Group imprint.

The two have performed together numerous times, including Gotti’s national tour.

Wild also secured a recording contract with Epic Records in 2013.

Recent post from Snootie Wild, continued

Snootie Wild shared a second photo alongside the mugshot.

“On the 2nd pic, what you see is someone who has been given a 2nd chance,” he said.

“Not everyone receives this blessing. If you are here another day, you have the opportunity to make things right. It’s up to you. Don’t let it be too late …”

He went on to encourage his followers to take a hard look at life and ask themselves, “How can I be better?”

“No one is perfect, but WE CAN work towards being better, being wiser, and making better decisions.

“No, you won’t always get it right. And no, everyone won’t always believe in you. YOU have to believe in YOU.”

Recent posts from Snootie Wild

Snootie Wild shared a “Monday Motivation” post in late December that encouraged people to never give up on their dreams.

“NEVER think that you can’t make changes for the better, because you CAN!” he wrote.

He shared what appeared to be a mugshot, saying “The first pic you see is someone who was lost, living up to other ppl’s expectations.

“I was someone who tried to mask hurt and pain with things that could never really heal me. It wasn’t until my freedom was taken away that I realized how much time and opportunities that I took for granted. I messed up. I made bad decisions.”

Shooting investigation

Snootie was initially said to be in critical condition after being found shot in his SUV in a ditch on Friday in Houston, Texas.

Police arrived at the scene on Friday in response to gunshots after being alerted by the Shotspotter Program, ABC13 reported.

Snootie received CPR at the scene before being taken to an area hospital, authorities said.

Fans mourn Snootie Wild

On Twitter, fans mourned the sudden death of Snootie Wild.