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The rap world is mourning the death ofDrakeo the Ruler.
Snoop Dogg, 50, was among those to honor Drakeo on social media in wake of the news.
Snoop went on to confirm that he left the festival, as PEOPLE previously reported, after receiving word of the incident while in his dressing room.
Snoop Dogg concluded, “IM PRAYING FOR PEACE IN HIP HOP.”
Drake, who collaborated with Drakeo on the song “Talk to Me” released in Feb. 2021, remembered his fellow rapper with an emotional tribute on hisInstagram Story.
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“Nah man this s— isn’t right for real wtf are we doing,” the 35-year-old wrote underneath an image of Drakeo decked out in purple Los Angeles Lakers gear.
“Always picked my spirit up with your energy,” he added. “RIP Drakeo🤞🏽.”
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On Twitter,Joey Fattsexpressed frustration over the incident that left his friend dead. He said he was at the venue for a performance when “Drakeo was killed while working” on Saturday.
“No reason why a knife should be able to be snuck into a music festival. Especially since theTravis Scotts—. Rip Drakeo hope his fam sue,” wrote Fatts, 30.
Saweetie, Trippie Redd, Juicy J and Roddy Ricch were also among the musicians who mourned Drakeo’s death on Twitter.
“Man Drakeo was alwayshella cool & respectful,” wrote Saweetie, 28, alongside crying face and praying hands emojis. “Prayers up for his family RIP The Ruler.”
Trippie Redd, 22, said, “Rip Drakeo ureally supported mewhen u came home I can’t do nun but thank u bro and wish u a beautiful journey to the other side.”
“R.I.P. Drakeothe ruler prayers up for the family,” said Juicy J, 46, next to a trio of praying hands emojis.
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On Sunday afternoon, Roddy Ricch, 22,chimed in with, “another rapper out the west gone too soon #RipDrakeo smh.”
The L.A. Fire Department reported Saturday that a man had been taken to a local hospital in critical condition after being stabbed around 8:39 p.m. local time in Exposition Park. Two sources have since confirmed to PEOPLE that the man transported from the festival was Drakeo the Ruler.
Festival organizers announced that the Once Upon a Time in L.A. Fest ended early shortly after 10 p.m. on Saturday.
source: people.com
