Atlanta Rapper Shawty Lo dead at age 40 after a fiery car accident. He leaves behind 11 children.
The accident took place on I-285 in South Fulton County. Carlos Walker – Shawty Lo’s real name – was a part of the rap group D4L.
D4L scored a hit with “Laffy Taffy” released in 2006 by WMG Records.
Laffy Taffy has been viewed over 24 million times on YouTube:
WATCH: Shawty Lo hit Laffy Taffy
I-285 is America’s most dangerous interstate
Shawty Lo was ejected from the vehicle – a 2016 Audi. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Lo died on I-285, which was reported to be the most deadly interstate in all of America.
Tributes are pouring in for Shawty Lo:
https://twitter.com/berttoJRR/status/778674939658469376
@THATSSHAWTYLO damn bruhhh sleep in peace.. Seee u soon big bro. U a legend and it aint cuz of ur music! #Realmendorealthings
— Lord Cheeba (@Jackusonheights) September 21, 2016
Lo leaves behind a large family
Shawty Lo leaves 11 children behind. Not only did Lo have a large family, but he was well known in the Atlanta community. The outpouring of condolences and sadness shows that he had a big impact on his community.
Shawty Lo will be missed by many.
Pop u had & still hv so much love here… You will be truly missed never forgotten #Rip #L2MF… https://t.co/CLSsPdODPw
— SHAWTY LO (@THATSSHAWTYLO) September 19, 2016