Lil Loaded Dies at 20 Texas Rapper Was Known for His 2019 Single Track 6locc 6a6y
Texas rapper Lil Loaded has died at age 20. The Dallas artist was best known for his 2019 single 6locc 6a6y which went viral and launched his career.
The cause of death hasnt been officially confirmed but reports suggest it was by suicide. Mental health struggles among young artists especially in hip hop continue to take devastating tolls.
XXL Magazine reported on his passing and the outpouring of tributes from the music community.
Lil Loaded was facing legal troubles including a manslaughter charge from a 2020 incident. The pressure of legal issues combined with rapid fame at a young age is a brutal combination.
Young artists often face enormous pressure without the support systems to handle it. The music industry chews people up.
6locc 6a6y racked up millions of streams and put Dallas rap on the map in a new way. His sound was raw and regional exactly what attracted his fanbase.
Twenty is too young to die from any cause. The what ifs pile up. What could he have become with more time more support more chances to grow.
The conversation about mental health in hip hop needs to get louder. Too many artists are struggling in silence.
Died May 2021
