Drake, Snoop Dogg & more pay tribute to Drakeo The Ruler following his death

20 December 2021, 14:54

Many are mourning the loss of rapper Drakeo the Ruler, who was stabbed backstage at the Once Upon a Time in L.A. Festival on Saturday

28-year-old rapper Drakeo the Ruler passed away this weekend after being stabbed to death backstage whilst at the Once Upon a Time in L.A. Festival, which was being headlined by Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent.

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Taking to his Twitter account to speak on the matter, Snoop Dogg wrote: "I'm saddened by the events that took place last night. My condolences go out to the family and loved ones of Drakeo the Ruler".

He continued: "My prayers go out to everyone affected by the tragedy. Please take care, love one another and stay safe y'all."

Drake, who collaborated with Drakeo on the song "Talk to Me", which came out this February also released a statement on the passing of the rapper, posting an emotional tribute on his IG story.

"Nah man this s— isn't right for real wtf are we doing" the Certified Lover Boy wrote underneath a picture of Drakeo wearing a Los Angeles Lakers jersey. "Always picked my spirit up with your energy. RIP Drakeo🤞🏽".

Other rappers including Juicy J, jpegmafia, weef and Cousin Stizz all paid tribute to the late rapper.

Juicy J tweeted: "R.I.P. Drakeo the ruler prayers up for the family"

R.I.P Drakeo The Ruler 🕊

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