Tee Grizzley Shares Instagram Tribute To Late Aunt Who Was Murdered In Shooting

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Tee Grizzley
R.I.P.

It's been a heartbreaking week for Tee Grizzley. The 25-year-old rapper was reportedly in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan when, as he was riding around with his aunt, 41-year-old Jobina Brown, someone opened fire on their vehicle. Jobina, who also acted as Grizzley's manager, was shot and killed.

There hasn't been much information released about the incident and in the last few days Grizzley, real name Terry Sanchez Wallace Jr, has remained silent. The rapper resurfaced on social media an hour ago to pay tribute to his aunt by sharing a brief video. In the clip, Grizzley was secretly recording her and when she caught him, she smiled before becoming bashfully embarrassed.

"Since I was 12 We been going everywhere together how you gone go to heaven without me????" he wrote in the caption. "Idek what to say JB I just wanted to show the world yo smile I love you so much 💔." A stream of condolences poured in from people including prayers from Chance The Rapper, O.T. Genasis, Fetty Wap, Casanova, Young M.A, Moneybagg Yo, London On Da Track, Matt Barnes, Macklemore, Jadakiss, and many more. 

According to ClickOnDetroit, Grizzley and Jobina were in a black Chrysler 300 on 3 Mile Drive around 9:00 p.m. when the shooting occurred. No suspects have been publicly named.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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