Doe B

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Doe B

Doe B at the 2013 BET Hip Hop Awards.
Background information
Birth name Glenn Thomas
Born 1991
Montgomery, Alabama, United States
Died (aged 22)
Montgomery, Alabama, United States
Genres Hip hop
Occupations Rapper
Instruments Vocals
Years active 2012–2013
Labels Grand Hustle, Interscope
Associated acts Hustle Gang, T.I.

Glenn Thomas (1991 - December 28, 2013), better known by his stage name Doe B, was an American hip hop recording artist from Montgomery, Alabama. He was perhaps best known for being signed to fellow American rapper T.I.'s Atlanta-based record label, Grand Hustle.[1] Thomas was also known for his signature eye patch, the result of a shooting that occurred in 2009. During his career he released the mixtapes Trap Life (2012) and Baby Jesus (2013); he was also featured on the 2013 Grand Hustle compilation G.D.O.D. (Get Dough Or Die). Thomas was shot and killed on December 28, 2013 at the Centennial Hill Bar & Grill in his hometown of Montgomery. A posthumous debut studio album is expected to be released in the near future by Grand Hustle and Interscope.

Musical career

Doe B was born Glenn Thomas in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1991. On November 22, 2012, Doe B released his first full-length project, a mixtape titled Trap Life, with Hoodrich Entertainment.[2] The mixtape, which hosted by American disc jockeys DJ Frank White and DJ Scream, includes production from Lex Luger, Zaytoven, M16 and Will-A-Fool, among others.[2]

He was signed to Grand Hustle Records by the label's founder T.I. in 2012 and appeared on Hustle Gang's G.D.O.D. (Get Dough Or Die) compilation mixtape, which was released May 2013.[3] He appeared on four tracks, "Kemosabe", "G.D.O.D.", "Real Niggas" and the remix of his song "Let Me Find Out". Shortly after signing to Grand Hustle, Doe B had secured a recording contract with Interscope Records.[4] Doe B later released his own mixtape, the 18-track Baby Jesus, in 2013. An alternative 21-track mixtape with 18 of the original and three more tracks was released and hosted by Maybach Music Group's DJ Scream. Doe B also released music videos for "Let Me Find Out" featuring T.I. and Juicy J, "2 Many" featuring Rich Homie Quan, and "Trap Muzik".[3]

His debut studio album had been expected to be released in early 2014, on Grand Hustle and Interscope.[5] Following his death, his management confirmed that his music would be released posthumously and that he had over 200 songs recorded.[6] On December 30, 2013, a new Raekwon song, featuring Doe B and T.I., titled "I Wanna Know", was released. Later that day, Atlanta-based rapper Pastor Troy, released a tribute song to Doe B, titled "Y'all Ain't Do Him Right".[7] On January 2, 2014, T.I. released his own tribute song, which features Doe B, titled "Flying with Angels".[8][9] On January 9, 2014, T.I. revealed a teaser for a Doe B song titled "Why", featuring himself. It was said to be a track featured on Doe B's upcoming posthumous debut album.[10] Then five days later, "Why" was released for digital download.[11][12]

Death

On December 28, 2013, Doe B was shot at the Centennial Bar and Grill in Montgomery, Alabama. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. A bystander, Kimberlie Johnson, was also killed,[1] and six other patrons were injured.[13] The Centennial was housed in what was earlier known as the "Rose Supper Club", which was the subject of a shooting in December 2012 that left six people injured.[14] It had also been the location of multiple shootings over the past seven years.[15] The name of the venue had been changed after the most recent incident. After the latest shooting, Mayor Todd Strange ordered the club to close immediately.[14]

On December 30, 2013, 25-year-old Jason McWilliams of Montgomery turned himself in to MPD detectives. He would then be charged with two counts of capital murder and is being held without bond.[16] Montgomery Police Department detectives concluded that the "shooting stemmed from an ongoing dispute between McWilliams and Doe B."[17] A second local 25-year old man, named Darius Thomas was also arrested for the murders and charged accordingly. On January 3, 2014, a third shooting victim 20-year old Tim Hamilton died from the gunshot wounds.[18]

Doe B's funeral was held in Montgomery, Alabama on January 4, 2014. T.I. spoke at the funeral praising Doe B and speaking about how bright of a future in music he really had.[19] On January 11, 2014, it was reported that three of the five surviving victims of the shooting were suing the Centennial Hill Bar & Grill. The plaintiffs Keldric Landon, Clarence Young, Jr. and Ferro Bennett have filed lawsuits against Centennial, The Flight LLC, its owner Nicole Bankhead, and the club's security company. Landon was the most injured suffered multiple gunshot injuries requiring surgery. All three victims claimed in the lawsuit that the club's bouncers were bribed into allowing weapons into the building. They are seeking compensation for medical expenses, loss of work, and pain and suffering.[20]

Discography

Mixtapes

Title Album details
Trap Life
  • Released: November 22, 2012[21]
  • Label: Hoodrich Entertainment
  • Format: Digital download
Baby Jesus
  • Released: July 4, 2013[22]
  • Label: Grand Hustle Records
  • Format: Digital download

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B		 US
Rap
"Let Me Find Out" (Remix)[23]
(Doe B featuring T.I. and Juicy J)		 2013 — — — G.D.O.D. (Get Dough Or Die)
"Why"[12]
(Doe B featuring T.I.)		 2014 — — — TBA

As featured artist

List of singles as featured performer, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US US
R&B		 US
Rap
"Blake"[24]
(DJ Spinz featuring Doe B)		 2013 — — — Non-album single
"Justin Bieber"[25]
(Lil' Mook featuring Doe B)		 — — — I Just Paid the Plug
"I'm Ready"[26]
(Total Kaos featuring Bigga Rankin, Doe B and Ricco Barrino)		 — — — Dope Boi Bible
"Azz City" (Remix)[27]
(Cotton State King featuring Doe B)		 — — — Non-album single
"Kemosabe"
(Hustle Gang featuring Doe B, T.I., B.o.B, Birdman & Young Dro)		 — — — G.D.O.D. (Get Dough Or Die)

Guest appearances

List of non-single guest appearances, with other performing artists, showing year released and album name
Title Year Other artist(s) Album
"Pimp On" 2013 Rich Boy, Playboi Lo, Smash Break the Pot
"Kemosabe" Young Dro, B.o.B, T.I., G.D.O.D. (Get Dough Or Die)
"G.D.O.D." T.I., Yung Booke, Big Kuntry King
"Real Niggas" Shad Da God, Yung Booke, Big Kuntry King
"Homeboyz" Young Dro High Times
"Be A G" Project Pat, Juicy J Mista Don't Play: Throwback
"I Wanna Know"[28] Raekwon, T.I. N/A

Videography

List of music videos, showing year released and director
Title Year Director(s)
"The Introduction" 2012 N/A[29]
"Trap House Wide Open"
(featuring Jr. Boss) 		2013 N/A[30]
"Let Me Find Out" (Remix)
(featuring T.I. and Juicy J) 		Philly Fly Boy[31]
"Patrick Swayze" Cam Kirk[32]
"Real Niggas"
(featuring Shad da God, Yung Booke and Big Kuntry King) 		1st Impression[33]
"2 Many"
(featuring Rich Homie Quan) 		Greg Calloway & 1st Impressions[34]
"Paid the Plug" N/A[35]
"Trap Muzik" 1st Impression[36]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ben Brumfield (December 29, 2013). "Rapper Doe B killed in Alabama". CNN. Retrieved December 29, 2013. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Mixtapes › DJs › DJ Frank White, DJ Scream › Doe B - Trap Life Download & Stream". LiveMixtapes. November 22, 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2014. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Rapper Doe B Shot and Killed in Alabama". Billboard. December 28, 2013. Retrieved December 29, 2013. 
  4. ↑ Tardio, Andres. "Doe B's Management Releases Statement Regarding Rapper's Passing | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved December 31, 2013. 
  5. ↑ Andrew Gruttadaro (December 29, 2013). "Doe B: His Tragic Final Tweet Before Being Shot & Killed". Hollywood Life. Retrieved December 29, 2013. 
  6. ↑ "Doe B's Management Releases Statement Regarding Rapper's Death - XXL". Xxlmag.com. Retrieved December 31, 2013. 
  7. ↑ "Hear Slain Rapper Doe B Rhyme With Raekwon and T.I. on 'I Wanna Know' | SPIN | SPIN Mix | Songs". SPIN. Retrieved December 31, 2013. 
  8. ↑ "T.I. & Doe B - Flying With Angels (RIP Doe B) | New Hip Hop Music & All The New Rap Songs 2011". HipHop DX. 2014-01-02. Retrieved 2014-02-07. 
  9. ↑ "T.I. f/ Doe B "Flying With Angels"". Complex. Retrieved 2014-02-07. 
  10. ↑ "T.I. Previews New Doe B Record - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2014-02-07. 
  11. ↑ "New Music: Doe B f/ T.I. – ‘Why’". Rap-Up.com. 2014-01-14. Retrieved 2014-02-07. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "iTunes - Music - Why (feat. T.I.) - Single by Doe B". Itunes.apple.com. 2014-01-14. Retrieved 2014-02-07. 
  13. ↑ Nadel, Nick. "Rapper Doe B killed in club shooting at 22 | News Briefs | EW.com". News-briefs.ew.com. Retrieved December 31, 2013. 
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Rapper Doe B Shot and Killed in Alabama". Billboard. Retrieved December 31, 2013. 
  15. ↑ "Doe B, member of T.I.'s Grand Hustle, dead at 22 after fatal shooting". NY Daily News. October 21, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2013. 
  16. ↑ Jinright, Rachel (January 2, 2013). "Gunman charged in rapper Doe B slaying - WSFA.com: News Weather and Sports for Montgomery, AL". WSFA.com. Retrieved December 31, 2013. 
  17. ↑ "Suspect accused of killing 2 at Ala. nightclub arrested". Usatoday.com. December 27, 2013. Retrieved December 31, 2013. 
  18. ↑ Nolan Strong (@AllHipHopcom) (2014-01-04). "Third Victim Dies In Doe B. Shooting Incident". AllHipHop.com. Retrieved 2014-02-07. 
  19. ↑ Balfour, Jay (2014-01-05). "T.I. Speaks At Doe B's Funeral | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2014-02-07. 
  20. ↑ "Victims Of Gunfire In Doe B Shooting Suing Venue, Claim Security Was Bribed - XXL". Xxlmag.com. 2014-01-11. Retrieved 2014-02-07. 
  21. ↑ "Mixtapes › DJs › DJ Frank White, DJ Scream › Doe B - Trap Life Download & Stream". LiveMixtapes. November 22, 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2014. 
  22. ↑ "Mixtapes › DJs › DJ Scream › Doe B - Baby Jesus Download/Stream". OrangeMixtapes. July 4, 2013. Retrieved January 15, 2014. 
  23. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Let Me Find Out (Remix) - Single [feat. T.I. & Juicy J] - Single by Doe B". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-06-25. Retrieved 2014-02-07. 
  24. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Blake (feat. Doe B) - Single by DJ Spinz". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-03-01. Retrieved 2014-02-07. 
  25. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Justin Bieber (feat. Doe B) - Single by Lil' Mook". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-05-11. Retrieved 2014-02-07. 
  26. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Im Ready (feat. Bigga Rankin, Doe B & Rico Burrino) - Single by Total Kaos". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-07-04. Retrieved 2014-02-07. 
  27. ↑ "iTunes - Music - Azz City (Remix) [feat. Doe B] - Single by Cotton State King". Itunes.apple.com. 2013-12-29. Retrieved 2014-02-07. 
  28. ↑ Ortiz, Edwin (December 30, 2013). "Raekwon Releases "I Wanna Know" Featuring Doe B and T.I.". Complex. Complex Media. Retrieved January 22, 2014. 
  29. ↑ "Doe B – The Introduction". freeOnSmash. OnSMASH LLC. November 29, 2012. Retrieved 2014-01-15. 
  30. ↑ "Doe B – Trap House Wide Open (feat. Jr. Boss)". freeOnSmash. OnSMASH LLC. January 14, 2013. Retrieved 2014-01-15. 
  31. ↑ "Doe B – Let Me Find Out (Remix) (feat. T.I. & Juicy J)". freeOnSmash. OnSMASH LLC. June 2, 2013. Retrieved 2014-01-15. 
  32. ↑ "Doe B – Patrick Swayze". freeOnSmash. OnSMASH LLC. June 8, 2013. Retrieved 2014-01-15. 
  33. ↑ "Doe B – Real Niggas (feat. Shad Da God, Yung Booke & Big Kuntry)". freeOnSmash. OnSMASH LLC. June 28, 2013. Retrieved 2014-01-15. 
  34. ↑ "Doe B Ft. Rich Homie Quan - 2 Many (Official Music Video)". ThisIs50.com. November 7, 2013. Retrieved 2014-01-15. 
  35. ↑ "Doe B – Paid The Plug (Official Music Video)". RapDose.com. November 14, 2013. Retrieved 2014-01-15. 
  36. ↑ "Doe B – Trap Muzik". freeOnSmash. OnSMASH LLC. December 11, 2013. Retrieved 2014-01-15. 

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