Fans and celebrities have taken to social media to share their condolences for the rapper.
Sad and in disbelief. 😔😔😔 We will truly miss your friendliness and talent. #StopTheViolence #YoungGreatness pic.twitter.com/EbCu5vYmd5
— Icon Studios ATL (@IconStudiosAtl) October 29, 2018
R.i.P young greatness
— its DOLPHHHHHH! (@YoungDolph) October 29, 2018
I used to run Moolah into the ground! RIP #younggreatness pic.twitter.com/Yk7qXbqVJ8
— Phat Fatty 💋 (@Same_Old_Chelle) October 29, 2018
Young Greatness gained the attention of hip-hop fans with his catchy single "Moolah" in 2015. The song, considered a street classic, spent seven weeks on the Billboard 100, according to music website Hot New Hip Hop. The song was produced by Atlanta-based producer Jazze Pha.
In the latest trend of artists remixing the tracks of fellow musicians, Young Greatness’ hot track was redone by rap heavyweights Lil Wayne and Yo Gotti.
Born and raised in New Orleans, Jones moved to Houston after Hurricane Katrina hit his hometown in 2005. As a teenager, he was influenced by Jay-Z and fellow New Orleans rapper Juvenile.
Jones collaborated with Meek Mill on the single “Rollie on My Wrist” and his idol Juvenile on “Buku.” His last studio album was 2017’s “Bloody Summer.”
According to his website, the rapper intended to release a new album on his own label, Mile High Music Group, this year.
Those with any information about the shooting are asked to contact NOPD Homicide Detective Brett Mathes at 504-658-5300 or Crime Stoppers at 504-822-1111.
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