Zoey Dollaz Released From Hospital Following Shooting, Grateful For Prayers

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Zoey Dollaz, Recovery, Shooting
The rapper thanked the public for their well-wishes during his recovery.

With so many tragedies plaguing the rap community this year, rappers are taking extra safety and security precautions. One of the most recent shooting incidents involving an artist occurred last week in Miami after Zoey Dollaz was assaulted while entering Booby Trap On The River, a strip club. We previously reported on Zoey being shot multiple times and while details remained scarce regarding his recovery, a few of the rapper's friends took to social media to share that he was doing well.

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On Tuesday (December 16), The Shade Room reported that Zoey Dollaz was released from the hospital two days after the attack. "I just want to thank everyone who’s prayed for my recovery," he told the publication. The outlet also shared a brief clip of the rapper on crutches as he made his way home.

"My dawg @ZoeyDollaz is a true soulja," tweeted journalist Tony Centeno. "I know he’ll pull through and recover quickly. Praying for him and his family." There hasn't been any suspects or persons of interest named by authorities. Additionally, it's unclear if there was a motive for the attack or if the perpetrators said anything before gunfire erupted.  

Good to hear he's on the mend. Check out his video below.

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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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