Alabama rapper Doe B has been killed early this morning. Born Glenn Thomas, he was the victim of a shooting early this morning at the Centennial Bar and Grill in Montgomery, Alabama. He was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. There was a second victim in the shooting. Doe B was 22 years old, and had previously been shot in the eye, which resulted in his signature eye patch. Signed to T.I.'s Grand Hustle label, the rapper emerged to prominence with the success of his single "Let Me Find Out." T.I. and Juicy J jumped on the remix. This summer, he released a mixtape called Baby Je$us.
[via DDot Omen]
UPDATE: More information has been revealed surrounding the shooting death of Doe B. The shooting took place at 1:30AM. The second casualty was a 21-year old college student named Kim Johnson, who was celebrating her birthday. Six others were wounded. The Centennial Bar and Grill, site of the shooting, has been closed by authorities as an “imminent threat to the public’s safety.” So far, no arrests have been made.
[via XXL]
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