It’s the month of September in the year 2017 and the war between TBG aka Top Boy Gorillas and BBG aka Bottom Boy Gorillas have gotten out of control, claiming the life Baton Rouge respected hip-hop rising rapper, Garrett Burton aka Da Real Gee Money https://www.wafb.com/story/36330561/baton-rouge-rapper-da-real-gee-money-killed-in-early-morning-shooting/ (0:00-0:13)
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Gee Money, being affiliated with TBG, fell out with former TBG member and now famous rap star, NBA YoungBoy
The two were like brothers, with YoungBoy often referring to Gee Money as his big bro according to Gee Money, but things fell apart when YoungBoy switched sides and Gee Money got into sexual relations with YoungBoy’s sister https://youtu.be/39QcxRPvSo4 (2:43-3:07) From that moment onward, it was just time ticking down until a NBA affiliate by the name of Desmond Hardnett aka Dumb was murdered.
Dump was the then manager of NBA YoungBoy and the two had a close relationship both as manager and artist and as friends https://youtu.be/qy0amEy7Ja8 (6:18-6:34)
The feud was ignited and the more time went on, the more tempers would begin to rise between the two rivals, TBG and BBG affiliates, NBA aka Never Broke Again. This set things in motion for the inevitable to occur just about 8 months after Gee Money’s homicide. May 4th, 2018, just before 6 pm, Dump would meet the same fate. That Friday, an unsuspecting Hardnett aka Dump was of the intention to take some time to enjoy it with his family and friends, not knowing that it would be the last time he would be able to converse, smile, and laugh with them as he did that day.
There he was, among his loved ones in the vicinity of the 2200 block of Nairn Drive, which is near Bawell Street. As his attention was focused on the people in his company, he was unaware that assailants were closing in on his location to carry out a plot to take his life.
A vehicle would pull up with an assailant brandishing a firearm and pulling the trigger. Several shots would follow in the direction of Dump, not only making contact with his body, but also that of a woman that was said in reports to be standing beside him.
Everything from that moment sent a wave of emotions through those who saw the tragedy which just occurred before their very eyes. Dump’s sister, Dikisha Hardnett Viges
stated the reaction of the 5 to 6 witnesses who saw the drive by. As per her words, everyone there was in a state of shock as they watched Hardnett aka Dump fall to the ground. But what paints an even more grim picture of the sad reality, is that he wasn’t in a strange area, he wasn’t in an unknown neighborhood, Dump was enjoying the company of his family and friends outside of his uncle’s house which was situated right next door to his childhood home
Both victims, Dump and the female companion next to him, were transported to the hospital. Sadly, even at the efforts of the doctors, Hardnett aka Dump later succumbed to his injuries while the female victim was listed as having non life threatening injuries
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Investigations would lead law officials to confirm events were carried out by a passing vehicle where shots were fired before immediately escaping from the crime scene.
The aftermath of Dump’s passing not only left the family searching for answers amid their mourning, but the Baton Rouge community felt the hole that was left as a result of his now permanent absence
The suspects were gone in the wind, but there are always two sides of a story when it involves gun violence that may be influenced by gang rivalry between opposing camps – the one pieced together by investigators arriving on the scene, and the one known to those in the gang culture aware of the crimes and who may be the ones responsible.
As it turns out, the whispers began circulating about what may have led to Dump being murdered. It is alleged that dating back to the time of Gee Money’s death, Dump was the one who was responsible for putting out a hit and orchestrating his homicide. This stemmed from Gee Money’s blatant disrespect to his affiliate NBA YoungBoy not only on songs, but the interview where he brags about his intimate relations with YoungBoy’s sister https://youtu.be/-_DhTIGn7X4 (0:59-1:13)
As the story continues, the actions of Dump initiated impending retaliation, one that was allegedly put into play by Gee Money’s close affiliates Fredo Bang
BLVD Quick,
And Lit Yoshi
The retaliation was allegedly greenlit by his friend turned brother, Fredo Bang, after the pain of losing Gee weighed heavily on his heart https://youtu.be/zsqPtmDVLrw (30:12-30:48) Songs released by all three is rumored to hold the actual events of how the plan to take Dump’s life came together. On Fredo Bang’s single, “Body Bag” featuring BLVD Quick, he performs the lines “Wet a dude ass just like a mop/ choppa bullets burn a dude just for hanging wit da oops/ put his homie inna grave since he wanna drop some knots/ caught em right outside da house
He was begging please stop” https://youtu.be/XCiTARnFSec (0:52-1:03)
The reference to catching his rival right outside the house is alleged to be speaking about Dump, and goes on to say that he was begging for his life before they ended it. Fredo Bang didn’t stop there, he proceeded to rap the lines that place both BLVD Quick and Lit Yoshi in the scenario, “Quick be out his mind and Yo shit creeping like a caterpillar/ put one in da dirt I know you dudes feeling kinda bitter.” https://youtu.be/XCiTARnFSec (1:40-1:46) Then he proceeded to use a play on words to mention the name Dump but also associating it with gunfire, “And you know I’m wit da shits/ pull up onna opp we gone dump da whole clip” https://youtu.be/XCiTARnFSec (1:54-1:59)
On the same song, BLVD Quick also allegedly hints at the scenario that took Dump’s life when he raps the lyrics “I′m passing through yo block I’m tryna catch a opp/ I’m hangin out da window ion care about who outside” https://youtu.be/XCiTARnFSec (2:32-2:38)
Lit Yoshi would also release a song titled “Chase Down” that was telling of a tale that allegedly was the rest of the details as to how Dump’s life ended. The song was wiped from the internet, adding to speculations that it was in fact directed at Dump and the crime that took his life. On the track, Lit Yoshi raps in vivid lyrics “she try to scream, he try to run/I met him on the other side I hit him with that semi/he hit the ground I let it rip yea we stand on that business
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Lit Yoshi then proceed to continue allegedly detailing the murder with the lyrics “He tried to run, he tried to hide but he got chased down, when I left that scene I left him facedown” https://youtu.be/5n6nPeoM0uY (1:19-1:25) The song alludes to Lit Yoshi being along on the mission to take Dump’s life with other alleged key figure BLVD Quick. When the vehicle pulled up and BLVD Quick fired out the window, Dump tried to escape but Lit Yoshi was already in position to cut off his path and instead finishing him off while Dump was on the ground suffering from bullet wounds.
The deed was done, and allegedly engraved in song as a message to their rivals that took the life of their dear friend and brother, Gee Money.
In realty, what they actually did was simply add more hatred to the already bloody feud. BLVD Quick, one of those rumored to be involved in Dump’s homicide, also lost his life on November 26th 2018 to gun violence
Investigators would release a report with the narrative that the feud between the rival fractions was as a result of a falling out with Gee Money and NBA Youngboy which included the statements Gee Money made about his sister
They further went on to state that BLVD Quick’s murder may be tied into that feud and his affiliation with the late, Gee Money
The celebrations are always temporary, because it always turns into tears, pain, and loss. There are no winners in the gang culture, only losers in denial that their perceived victory is nothing but a catalyst to bring more deaths. What’s worse is that now the mentality has passed down to Dump’s nephew who he was basically a father to https://youtu.be/XDbo0kSCX78 (6:11-6:26)
Lil Dump has followed suit in his uncle’s footsteps, building a bond with YoungBoy https://youtu.be/XDbo0kSCX78 (8:37-9:12)
The pain of Dump’s loss has brought him along the same path, not realizing that the lifestyle Dump lived played a role in his passing.
Hopefully the young talent doesn’t fall victim to the same trap his uncle fell victim to and steers clear of that life https://youtu.be/XDbo0kSCX78 (7:56-8:34)
RIP Dump https://youtu.be/xjoR-OjLwjM (0:00-0:36)
Chad is a professional journalist specializing in Hip-Hop culture and writing music reviews.
