Trouble (born Mariel Semonte Orr), an Atlanta rapper who worked with artists such as Drake, Migos and The Weeknd, has died, his record label Def Jam announced in a statement. He was 34.
According to WSB-TV, Orr was shot at around 3:20 a.m. Sunday at the Lake St. James apartment complex in Conyers and died after being taken to a local hospital. Although authorities say no arrests have been made yet, there is a warrant out for the arrest of 33-year-old Jamichael Jones, who is possibly suspected of murder.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with Trouble’s children, family and fans,” Def Jam wrote on Instagram. “A true voice for his city and an inspiration to the community he proudly represented. RIP Scoob.”
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Other rappers from Atlanta like Gucci Mane And 2 chains paid tribute to Trouble – also known as Scoob – on social media. Producer Mike WiLL Made-It, who served as executive producer on Trouble’s 2018 debut album, Edgewood, wrote in an Instagram story: “Trouble’s personality lit up a room and his conversation left you more creative than when you walked into the room. His accent, dialect and charisma were a constant topic of conversation when we spoke; usually the conversations were filled with laughter.”
Orr first found major success with his 2011 debut mixtape, December 17th, which made Complex’s selection of the 25 best mixtape releases of that year. The project included his breakthrough track “Bussin,” which was later remixed by Yo Gotti, Waka Flocka Flame, and Trae the Truth. In 2013, Trouble was named to XXL magazine’s list of “15 Atlanta Rappers You Should Know.” He has released two full-length studio albums, including 2020’s Thug Love. In 2018, the lyricist signed to Mike WiLL Made-It’s label Ear Drummer Records through Interscope Records.
“Edgewood,” which peaked at number 130 on the Billboard 200, featured tracks with Drake (“Bring It Back”), The Weeknd (“Come Thru”), Quavo (“Rider”) and Offset (“Kesha Dem”). Trouble also appeared on the soundtrack to “Creed 2” alongside Gucci Man, YG, Quavo and Juicy J. City Girls and 2 Chainz also appeared on that project.
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