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Black America Web
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Skilla Baby Performs In Detroit Just 48 Hours After Surviving Drive-By Shooting
Source: Bennett Raglin / Getty Just 48 hours after surviving a harrowing drive-by shooting, Detroit rapper Skilla Baby stunned fans by returning to the stage with an unforgettable performance. On May 24, during 42 Dugg's Memorial Day Weekend concert at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, Skilla Baby emerged as a surprise guest. The rapper, visibly injured with his arm in a sling and wrapped in bandages, performed with unwavering energy, proving his resilience and dedication to his craft. Skilla delivered a passionate performance of his 2022 hit 'Duck Yo Taco,' igniting the crowd despite his physical condition. Fans erupted as he took the stage, many in awe of his determination after being shot just two days prior on May 22 in a violent drive-by near Redford Township, Michigan. Over 20 bullets were fired at his SUV while he drove near 8 Mile Road and Centralia. The barrage left Skilla Baby with gunshot wounds to his head, back, and hand. His vehicle crashed into a building during the attack, further emphasizing the severity of the incident. Despite the gravity of his injuries, Skilla Baby's appearance on stage demonstrated not only his toughness but also a message of perseverance. His quick return to performing reflects a fearless spirit that resonates with fans and underscores the harsh realities faced by many artists navigating fame and danger. Skilla's ability to channel pain into performance has only deepened his connection with his audience—and cemented his status as one of Detroit's most compelling voices in rap. SEE ALSO Skilla Baby Performs In Detroit Just 48 Hours After Surviving Drive-By Shooting was originally published on Black America Web Featured Video CLOSE
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Detroit rapper Skilla Baby in hospital after ‘targeted drive-by shooting'
Detroit rapper Skilla Baby was reportedly shot in an alleged targeted drive-by shooting on Thursday. The 26-year-old artist, real name Trevon Gardner, was driving in a black SUV on Eight Mile Road in Redford, an inner-ring suburb of Detroit, when he was shot at multiple times, according to local news outlet Fox 2. Multiple sources told the outlet that one of the bullets hit the rapper in the hand, and two grazed him in the head and the back, causing him to crash into a building on the side of the road. He was taken to a local hospital, where he is expected to recover. Click on Detroit spoke to one police source, who claimed that Skilla Baby was driving alone at the time of the shooting. Redford police have launched an investigation into the shooting. As of Thursday night, no suspects had been identified, per Fox 2. The Independent has reached out to the authorities and to Skilla Baby's representative for comment. Following reports of the shooting, several fans flocked to Skilla Baby's Instagram to wish him a quick recovery. 'Heavenly Father please bring this man a safe healing and easy recovery in Jesus mighty name we all pray amen!' one wrote. 'Uh un Trevon you better hang in there,' a second said, while a third begged for him to 'let us know you alive please.' 'I love you heal up,' another added. Skilla Baby has been on the rap scene since 2015, when he decided against attending college, according to Detroit's Metro Times. His dedication to the craft eventually caught the eye of Detroit rapper Sada Baby, who took the then-19-year-old under his wing. 'He found out I was walking to the studio, he made me quit my job,' Skilla told the publication. 'Then I met Juan, who's Sada's manager, and he helped me to the utmost extent. I had stayed with him for a little minute. And Sada was taking me everywhere, to all the shows. Being around Sada did help me.' In 2019, he released his mix tape Push That Shit Out Skilla, which would help him garner a fanbase. The next year, he released his breakthrough track 'Womack,' which he followed up in 2022 with his first major label debut, We Eat The Most, a mixtape that features some of his top hits, 'Icky Vicky Vibes' and 'Tay B Style.' During an interview on Keke Palmer's podcast last July, Skilla boldly disagreed with the idea that Eminem was Detroit's best rapper. 'I don't know because if you think number-wise Eminem is the best Detroit rapper,' he explained. 'But the gag is nobody would say that in Detroit.' A surprised Palmer then asked him to name some of his favorite Detroit rappers. 'I don't know because everybody had their turn being Detroit's favorite rapper,' Skilla responded. 'Sada Baby had his turn, Tee Grizzley had a turn, [42] Dugg had a turn, Babyface Ray had a turn. Veeze is one of Detroit's best rappers now,' he declared. 'Baby Smoove, Big Kizz – a lot of artists had their turn. Rocaine… Everybody had their turn being the best in the city, but what we lack is consistency. Nobody's consistently been Detroit's best rapper.' Turning the conversation back to Eminem, he admitted that while he was a fan of the 'Real Slim Shady' artist as a child, and still is, he didn't think Detroit considered him 'our best rapper.' 'Nobody in Detroit plays Eminem right now,' he argued.
