An Oakland-based rapper was shot and killed whereas internet hosting a meet-and-greet for her followers this previous weekend. Simply unbelievable…
Tan DaGod was a neighborhood rapper who was well-known within the Bay Space and making a reputation for herself within the bigger music world. On Saturday afternoon, she hosted a meet-and-greet for followers at Glamor Magnificence Provide within the metropolis. However throughout the occasion, which was additionally a part of a grand opening celebration for the enterprise, she was shot by an unknown gunman. And sadly, she perished within the tragedy.
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Days earlier than Saturday’s tragedy, she had posted a carousel of photographs to Instagram for her 20,000+ followers that promoted the occasion (posing within the promo above, inset) and requested followers to return out:
“4013 TELEGRAPH OAKLAND CA !’ JULY thirteenth ! The Cott & I Might be there from 12-1 please be on time for those who wanna meet & Greet & see the Cott stay.”
And prove they did. Per the US Solar, dozens of followers confirmed up and lined as much as see Tan DaGod throughout the occasion. You possibly can see that promo put up HERE.
Not lengthy earlier than she was shot and killed, the rapper even uploaded an Instagram Tales video of herself within the store. She used the video clip to advertise the store’s merchandise, and even gave a shout-out to her grandmother, who may very well be seen standing behind her (under):
“We right here. I bought granny within the reduce. Don’t play with it. Come f**king store. They bought all the pieces you want.”
Then, per KRON-TV Information, sooner or later within the hour or two after the occasion ended, gunfire erupted on the strip mall. Per the Bay Space Information Group, cops stated the rapper was in the midst of some form of dispute with one other particular person when the taking pictures occurred. Two folks have been shot, with Tan DaGod’s members of the family later confirming that she was killed within the assault. The second particular person was rushed to a hospital and is anticipated to outlive.
KRON-TV additionally spoke to a number of eyewitnesses who have been in varied locations across the strip mall on the time of the taking pictures. One worker of a neighboring donut store instructed reporters the rapper’s followers rushed in as quickly because the taking pictures began:
“I heard some taking pictures, I believed it was a part of their music. I simply noticed like two or three folks working into my retailer, they usually have been like, ‘They’re taking pictures, they’re taking pictures.’”
And a second worker from a neighboring Korean restaurant stated they witnessed the shooter — who they recognized as a person in a hoodie — stroll up and open hearth earlier than fleeing:
“This man with a hoodie got here by and began taking pictures, and that was it, and he simply ran away.”
Per a number of retailers, the Oakland Police Division has not but been capable of determine the shooter, not to mention motive and even supposed goal. Such a horrible and mindless tragedy. Sending all our love and condolences to the sufferer’s household, associates, and family members.
To study extra concerning the influence of gun violence, go to https://www.apha.org/topics-and-issues/gun-violence.
[Image via Tan DaGod/Instagram/Instagram]
