# Lil Loaded
**Lil Loaded** was the stage name of **Dashawn Maurice Robertson** (born 2000, [San Bernardino, California](https://www.edgepedia.org/san-bernardino-california); died May 31, 2021, Cedar Hill, Texas), an American trap rapper from Dallas, Texas, best known for his 2019 viral hit "6locc 6a6y."[1](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lil-loaded-mn0003912107) He took up rapping at 18 or 19, signed to [Epic Records](https://www.edgepedia.org/epic-records) within months, and released a mixtape and a studio album before dying at age 20 while facing a manslaughter charge.[1](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lil-loaded-mn0003912107) • [2](https://www.xxlmag.com/lil-loaded-dead/)
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Dashawn Maurice Robertson, born 2000 in San Bernardino, California[1](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lil-loaded-mn0003912107) • [3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11700005/) |
| Breakthrough | "6locc 6a6y" (2019), certified gold by the RIAA and the basis of a mixtape of the same name[1](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lil-loaded-mn0003912107) |
| Label | Signed to Epic Records in 2019 after the song went viral[4](https://www.tmz.com/2021/06/01/lil-loaded-dead-dies-20-reported-suicide/) |
| Releases | Mixtape *6locc 6a6y* (2019); *Criptape* and studio debut *A Demon in 6lue* (2020)[1](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lil-loaded-mn0003912107) |
| Other known songs | "Gang Unit" (with a YG remix), "Avatar" with King Von, and the NLE Choppa remix of "6locc 6a6y"[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11700005/) • [5](https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/259875-lil-loaded-and-nle-choppa-link-up-on-6locc-6a6y-remix-new-song) |
| Death | May 31, 2021, in Cedar Hill, Texas, at age 20[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11700005/) • [6](https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/dallas-rapper-lil-loaded-dead/) |
| Legal case | Indicted on one count of manslaughter in the October 25, 2020 shooting death of his friend Khalil Walker, 18; bond reduced from $500,000 to $75,000[2](https://www.xxlmag.com/lil-loaded-dead/) |
| Streaming footprint | About 1.72 million monthly Spotify listeners; "6locc 6a6y" has over 272 million streams on the platform[7](https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/artist/7scapvSjZLSm0fBgqGM0Mn) |
## Early life
Robertson was born in San Bernardino, California, and moved to Dallas at the age of ten.[1](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lil-loaded-mn0003912107) He was the middle child in a family of five, living with his siblings and mother while his father was in prison; his older brother became his main father figure and was killed when Robertson was 15.[8](https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/profile/lil-loaded) He cited [Michael Jackson](https://www.edgepedia.org/michael-jackson) as the origin of his love of music, along with [Snoop Dogg](https://www.edgepedia.org/snoop-dogg), Chief Keef, and [Lil Wayne](https://www.edgepedia.org/lil-wayne) as influences.[8](https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/profile/lil-loaded) • [9](https://www.xxlmag.com/lil-loaded-interview-the-break/)
He began rapping as a hobby with friends and was nudged into the studio after showing promise. His first song was "B.O.S.", a reworking of [YNW Melly](https://www.edgepedia.org/ynw-melly)'s "Butter Pecan," and he named Melly as a continuing inspiration.[9](https://www.xxlmag.com/lil-loaded-interview-the-break/) In an April 2020 interview he said he had been rapping since he was 18, putting his career at about nine months at that point.[9](https://www.xxlmag.com/lil-loaded-interview-the-break/)
## Breakthrough with "6locc 6a6y"
"6locc 6a6y," released in 2019, was only the second song Robertson had ever made, and it paid homage to his youth and home in Dallas.[10](https://www.nickiswift.com/425344/the-real-meaning-behind-lil-loadeds-6locc-6a6y/) The official video, published on YouTube on July 26, 2019, has since drawn more than 116 million views.[11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3c0F3oGZ4I) The song's traction on YouTube, WorldStarHipHop, and regional blogs carried him beyond Dallas, and Epic Records signed him in 2019 after it went viral.[4](https://www.tmz.com/2021/06/01/lil-loaded-dead-dies-20-reported-suicide/) • [12](https://media.newsreview.com/article/who-made-lil-loaded-famous) The Recording Industry Association of America certified the track gold in May 2021, the week before his death.[13](https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Music/2021/06/01/Lil-Loaded-dies/9061622550295/)
In December 2019 he released his first mixtape, *6locc 6a6y*, which included "Gang Unit." YG joined a remix of "Gang Unit" about half a year later.[14](https://ourgenerationmusic.com/exclusive/ogm-pays-tribute-to-late-dallas-rapper-lil-loaded/) In 2020 he followed with *Criptape* and his official studio debut, *A Demon in 6lue*, which featured [Polo G](https://www.edgepedia.org/polo-g), NLE Choppa, and YG.[1](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lil-loaded-mn0003912107) • [15](https://www.beatport.com/label/lil-loaded-music/83054) He also released a remix of "6locc 6a6y" with [NLE Choppa](https://www.edgepedia.org/nle-choppa), whose animated flow contrasted with Loaded's deadpan delivery over haunting keys and 808s.[5](https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/259875-lil-loaded-and-nle-choppa-link-up-on-6locc-6a6y-remix-new-song) AllMusic described his style as a darker take on trap, favoring menacing and melancholic lyrics over explosive production.[1](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lil-loaded-mn0003912107)
## Legal case
On October 25, 2020, Robertson shot his friend Khalil Walker, 18, in the torso with a rifle outside a home in [The Woods](https://www.edgepedia.org/the-woods) neighborhood of Dallas; Walker died at Methodist Charlton Medical Center.[2](https://www.xxlmag.com/lil-loaded-dead/) According to a police affidavit, a video of the shooting existed on Walker's phone, and Walker's sister reported hearing two gunshots.[2](https://www.xxlmag.com/lil-loaded-dead/) Robertson surrendered to authorities 15 days after the shooting, on November 9, 2020, and maintained his innocence; his attorney said "There's obviously no malice here."[2](https://www.xxlmag.com/lil-loaded-dead/)
A Dallas County grand jury indicted him on one count of manslaughter, a lesser charge than the original murder arrest. Reporting on the indictment month differs: XXL and UPI place it in March 2021, while [CBS News](https://www.edgepedia.org/cbs-news) states he was indicted on the lesser count in February.[2](https://www.xxlmag.com/lil-loaded-dead/) • [13](https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Music/2021/06/01/Lil-Loaded-dies/9061622550295/) • [16](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lil-loaded-dallas-6locc-6a6y-rapper-died-20/) His bond was reduced from the original $500,000 to $75,000, house arrest was struck as a bond condition, and a court hearing was scheduled for June 1, 2021.[2](https://www.xxlmag.com/lil-loaded-dead/) • [16](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lil-loaded-dallas-6locc-6a6y-rapper-died-20/)
## Death
Robertson died on May 31, 2021, at a home in the 1500 block of Allen Dr. in Cedar Hill, Texas, where a family member found his body with an apparent gunshot wound to the head.[6](https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/dallas-rapper-lil-loaded-dead/) IMDb lists the cause as suicide by gunshot.[3](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11700005/) His attorney, Ashkan Mehryari, confirmed the death and said it was the result of a reported suicide, while the Dallas County medical examiner had not yet determined cause and manner.[13](https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Music/2021/06/01/Lil-Loaded-dies/9061622550295/) • [17](https://www.yahoo.com/news/texas-rapper-lil-loaded-dies-021519070.html) Shortly before his death, Robertson had posted an Instagram message asking forgiveness for his shortcomings and saying he was ready for his heart and soul to join God.[2](https://www.xxlmag.com/lil-loaded-dead/)
Mehryari later said the pending charges may have contributed to the outcome but that Robertson seemed in a good place mentally, noting the defense had won a reduced bond, a lesser indictment, and the removal of house arrest.[2](https://www.xxlmag.com/lil-loaded-dead/) Stanley Gabart, whose production company worked with Epic Records, told The Dallas Morning News the death was a shock: "This kid was on a great path. He was struggling with some things we wish we would've known about."[17](https://www.yahoo.com/news/texas-rapper-lil-loaded-dies-021519070.html)
## Legacy and posthumous releases
Robertson's career lasted roughly two years, and his catalog continues to draw listeners: on Spotify, "6locc 6a6y" has over 272 million streams, the NLE Choppa remix over 92 million, "Gang Unit" over 111 million, and "Out My Body" over 57 million.[7](https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/artist/7scapvSjZLSm0fBgqGM0Mn) On the first anniversary of his death, May 31, 2022, his family released the posthumous single "Cell Tales," timed to the final day of Mental Health Awareness Month; the song describes his state of mind after being jailed for Walker's death.[18](https://ourgenerationmusic.com/news/lil-loadeds-family-drops-posthumous-single-cell-tales-on-anniversary-of-his-death/) • [7](https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/artist/7scapvSjZLSm0fBgqGM0Mn) His recordings continue to appear on compilations, including the 2022 album *Life of An Ape* with Lit Yoshi, Fredo Bang, and [Pooh Shiesty](https://www.edgepedia.org/pooh-shiesty).[19](https://www.beatport.com/artist/lil-loaded/827339/releases)
## References
1. [Lil Loaded — Biography, Discography, Albums & Expert Reviews, AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/lil-loaded-mn0003912107)
2. [Lil Loaded Dead at 20, XXL](https://www.xxlmag.com/lil-loaded-dead/)
3. [Lil Loaded — IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11700005/)
4. [Rapper Lil Loaded Dead at 20, TMZ](https://www.tmz.com/2021/06/01/lil-loaded-dead-dies-20-reported-suicide/)
5. [Lil Loaded & NLE Choppa Link Up On "6locc 6a6y" Remix, HotNewHipHop](https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/259875-lil-loaded-and-nle-choppa-link-up-on-6locc-6a6y-remix-new-song)
6. [Dallas Rapper Lil Loaded Dead At 20, CBS Texas](https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/dallas-rapper-lil-loaded-dead/)
7. [Lil Loaded — Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/artist/7scapvSjZLSm0fBgqGM0Mn)
8. [Lil Loaded Artist Bio, HotNewHipHop](https://www.hotnewhiphop.com/profile/lil-loaded)
9. [The Break Presents: Lil Loaded, XXL](https://www.xxlmag.com/lil-loaded-interview-the-break/)
10. [The Real Meaning Behind Lil Loaded's '6locc 6a6y', Nicki Swift](https://www.nickiswift.com/425344/the-real-meaning-behind-lil-loadeds-6locc-6a6y/)
11. [Lil Loaded - 6locc 6a6y (Official Video), YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3c0F3oGZ4I)
12. [Who Made Lil Loaded Famous?, News Review](https://media.newsreview.com/article/who-made-lil-loaded-famous)
13. ['6locc 6a6y' rapper Lil Loaded dies at 20, UPI](https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Music/2021/06/01/Lil-Loaded-dies/9061622550295/)
14. [Our Generation pays tribute to late-Dallas rapper Lil Loaded, Our Generation Music](https://ourgenerationmusic.com/exclusive/ogm-pays-tribute-to-late-dallas-rapper-lil-loaded/)
15. [Lil Loaded Music — Label, Beatport](https://www.beatport.com/label/lil-loaded-music/83054)
16. [Lil Loaded, Dallas rapper best known for 2019 viral hit "6locc 6a6y," has died at 20, CBS News](https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lil-loaded-dallas-6locc-6a6y-rapper-died-20/)
17. [Texas rapper Lil Loaded dies at 20, Yahoo News / NBC News](https://www.yahoo.com/news/texas-rapper-lil-loaded-dies-021519070.html)
18. [Lil Loaded drops posthumous single 'Cell Tales' on anniversary of his death, Our Generation Music](https://ourgenerationmusic.com/news/lil-loadeds-family-drops-posthumous-single-cell-tales-on-anniversary-of-his-death/)
19. [Lil Loaded Releases, Beatport](https://www.beatport.com/artist/lil-loaded/827339/releases)
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