Slim 400 Murder Prompts Fears Of Gang Retaliation, Claims Police: Report

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Reports state that authorities are afraid that more deaths will follow because tensions between gangs have allegedly been high.

The loved ones of Slim 400 continue to pay tribute to the slain rapper as Los Angeles investigators search for his killer. It was in 2019 when the Compton rapper was shot nine times in a drive-by, and after spending weeks in the hospital, he was back to giving interviews, this time about his near-death experience.

Sadly, news circulated earlier this week that Slim 400 was once again the victim of a brazen attack, however, this time it was captured on video.

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The clip, which can be found online, shows the front of a residence where Slim looks to be standing in a driveway before someone walks up and opens fire. The rapper lunges at his attacker and although the footage is difficult to see, Slim 400 grabs hold of his assailant as the shooter attempts to flee.

It is also being reported that police in L.A. fear that this shooting will prompt retaliation, thus launching some sort of gang war. According to TMZ, authorities believe that Slim wasn't targeted, but they do think that the shooting was gang-related. Tensions have allegedly been high, claims TMZ, and Slim may have been in the wrong place at the wrong time.

We continue to offer our sincerest condolences to Slim 400's loved ones.


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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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