Atlanta Rapper Trouble Dead at Age 34

Atlanta rapper Trouble has sadly passed away at the age of 34.

His death was confirmed by Def Jam on Sunday (June 5).

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the children, loved ones, and fans of Trouble,” the label wrote on Instagram. “A true voice for his city and an inspiration to the community he proudly represented. RIP Scoob.”

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People reports that Rockdale County Sheriff’s spokesperson Jedidia Canty said Trouble was killed during a home invasion at the Lake St. James Apartments in Conyers, about 25 miles east of Atlanta, around 3:20 a.m. early Sunday morning.

He described the incident as “domestic” and said that Trouble was “visiting a female friend” when the suspect — who has been identified as Jamichael Jones — shot him in the chest once. According to Variety, the rapper had performed only hours before his death.

No arrests have been made thus far, but police have obtained warrants for the suspect based on allegations of murder, home invasion and aggravated assault.

A number of artists took to social media to pay their respects to the late musician, with Mike WiLL Made-It writing, “HAPPY TO BE ABLE TO HAVE MET U LAUGH WIT U MAKE HISTORY WITH YOU AND GIVE U A REAL OPPORTUNITY YOU DESERVED , STILL 1 OF MY FAVORITE RAPPERS OUT THE CITY, REST EASY BROADIE.”

“And I woke up to rip [Trouble]…. Everybody texting be careful! Smh rip fam!!!!” Meek Mill posted, while Gucci Mane added, “R.I.P. Trouble 😔”