Bay Area rapper and entrepreneur Tan DaGod tragically lost her life following a shooting at the grand opening of Glamor Beauty Supply in Oakland on Saturday, July 13. The "Ex Wood Pack" artist had attended the event for a meet-and-greet when she was fatally shot. Another person was also injured in the incident, and the local police have yet to identify the perpetrator.
Witnesses at the scene were initially unaware of the gravity of the situation. “I heard some shooting,” one witness told KRON4. “I thought it was part of their music.”
The news of Tan DaGod's death quickly spread online, prompting Oakland rap legend Mistah F.A.B to share a heartfelt tribute on social media. “The violence is beyond understanding the hurt the pain the trauma has made a forever lasting impact,” he wrote on Instagram. “I will always remember you as a hustling ass go getter, with a world of ambition, drive and courage and a heart big as TEXAS!!!! I love you lil sis and told you on several occasions sad to see this happen!!! They had me booked to be there with you but GOD had different plans .. to #Tannation family and friends may our warmest condolences be with you!!”
Tan DaGod was known not only for her music but also for her entrepreneurial spirit and deep connection with her community. Her untimely death has left a void in the Bay Area rap scene, which has been grappling with a series of tragic losses recently. Last month, Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio, whose real name was Charles Jones, was murdered at the age of 26. His attorney, Lewis Fusco, shared with News 4 Jax that the "God Don’t Know" artist had hosted a birthday party at an Airbnb in Tampa in late June, which was shut down due to the large crowd.
The Oakland Police Department is actively investigating the shooting, and they urge anyone with information to come forward. The community mourns the loss of Tan DaGod, remembering her as a talented artist and dedicated entrepreneur whose impact will be felt for years to come.
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