Drakeo the Ruler

American rapper (1993-2021)

Darrell Caldwell (December 1, 1993 – December 19, 2021), known professionally as Drakeo the Ruler, was an American rapper. He was known for his rap flow and "poetic" word choices.[3] He was seen as one of the best rap artists from Los Angeles.[2]

Drakeo the Ruler
Birth nameDarrell Caldwell
Born(1993-12-01)December 1, 1993
Los Angeles, California, U.S.[1]
DiedDecember 19, 2021(2021-12-19) (aged 28)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresWest Coast hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
Years active2014–2021
Labels

His fourth mixtape, Cold Devil, has been streamed over 10 million times.[4]

Caldwell was stabbed while trying to break up a fight at a Los Angeles concert on December 18, 2021.[5] He was pronounced dead a few hours later on December 19 at the age of 28.[6][7]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details
The Truth Hurts[8]
  • Released: February 24, 2021
  • Label: Stinc Team
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Mixtapes

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Title Mixtape details
I Am Mr. Mosely[9]
  • Released: October 2015
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
I Am Mr. Mosely 2[9]
  • Released: July 2016
  • Label: Stinc Team
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
So Cold I Do Em[10]
  • Released: December 2016
  • Label: Stinc Team
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Cold Devil
  • Released: December 2017
  • Label: Stinc Team
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Free Drakeo[11]
  • Released: March 2020
  • Label: Self-released
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Thank You for Using GTL[12]
(with JoogSZN)
  • Released: June 2020
  • Label: Stinc Team
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
We Know the Truth[13]
  • Released: December 1, 2020
  • Label: Stinc Team
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Because Y'all Asked[14]
  • Released: December 29, 2020[15]
  • Label: EMPIRE
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
A Cold Day In Hell[16]
(with Ralfy the Plug)
  • Released: April 19, 2021
  • Label: Stinc Team
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Ain't That the Truth[17][18]
  • Released: July 16, 2021[19]
  • Label: Stinc Team
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
So Cold I Do Em 2[20]
  • Released: December 7, 2021[21]
  • Label: Stinc Team
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Title EP details
Out of Character[22]
(with Pettypetty)
  • Released: February 15, 2021
  • Label: Get Money Genre, Stinc Team
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

References

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  1. Daniel Kohn (December 19, 2021). "Drakeo The Ruler, Influential L.A. Rapper, Dies At 28". Spin. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Weiss, Jeff (9 March 2018). "L.A. rapper Drakeo the Ruler is a man in demand". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 3, 2021.
  3. Breihan, Tom (10 January 2018). "Drakeo The Ruler Is Different, And Different Is Good". Stereogum. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  4. Berry, Peter A. (18 May 2018). "THE BREAK PRESENTS: DRAKEO THE RULER". XXL. Retrieved 10 February 2019.
  5. Krol, Charlotte (December 18, 2021). "Drakeo The Ruler reportedly dead after being stabbed at LA festival he was performing at". NME. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  6. "Drakeo the Ruler Dead From Stabbing During L.A. Festival". TMZ. 19 December 2021. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
  7. "Drakeo the Ruler Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic.
  8. "Drakeo the Ruler: The Truth Hurts". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  9. 9.0 9.1 Rosario, Valerie Complex,Alexandra Del; Complex, Valerie; Rosario, Alexandra Del (2021-12-19). "Rapper Drakeo The Ruler Dead After Stabbing At 'Once Upon A Time In L.A' Concert". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-12-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  10. "Drakeo the Ruler: Cold Devil". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  11. "Drakeo the Ruler: Free Drakeo". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  12. "Drakeo the Ruler: Thank You for Using GTL". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  13. "Drakeo the Ruler Is Free and Ready to Take Over With His New Project 'We Know the Truth'". Complex. Archived from the original on 2021-12-20. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  14. "Drakeo The Ruler Fatally Stabbed at Los Angeles Concert". Complex. Archived from the original on 2021-12-19. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  15. "Drakeo the Ruler – Because Y'all Asked". Apple Music. December 29, 2020. Retrieved 2020-12-30.
  16. "Drakeo the Ruler & Ralfy the Plug – A Cold Day In Hell". Apple Music. April 19, 2021. Archived from the original on 2022-01-13. Retrieved 2022-01-12.
  17. "Here's Drakeo the Ruler's New Project 'Ain't That the Truth' f/ EST Gee, Shy Glizzy, and More". Complex. Archived from the original on 2021-12-20. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  18. "Drakeo the Ruler: Ain't That the Truth". Pitchfork. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  19. "Drakeo the Ruler – Ain't That The Truth". Apple Music. July 16, 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-16.
  20. "Drakeo the Ruler Dies at 28, Stabbed at Los Angeles Festival". Pitchfork. 2021-12-19. Retrieved 2021-12-20.
  21. "Drakeo the Ruler – So Cold I Do Em 2". Apple Music. December 7, 2021. Retrieved 2021-12-09.
  22. "Pettypetty & Drakeo the Ruler – Out of Character - EP". Apple Music. February 15, 2021. Retrieved 2022-01-12.