The Final Tragic Hours of Lil Snupe

 00:00:00 - 00:10:00In the YouTube video "The Final Tragic Hours of Lil Snupe," the tragic story of the 18-year-old rapper's untimely death and the subsequent investigation are recounted. On a normal Thursday morning in 2013, Darian Ross, better known as Lil Snupe, was found dead in Winfield, Louisiana, following an argument over a video game bet. An altercation ensued between Snupe and 36-year-old Tony Holden over a $100 dispute, with Edric Stewart, also known as Lo E, allegedly fueling the confrontation. Tony reportedly shot Snupe twice, instantly ending his life. Both Tony and Lo E fled the scene, and news of Snupe's passing spread throughout his hometown of Jonesboro, Louisiana. Snupe had been signed by Dreamchaser Records just two months before his death and had the support of rap industry heavyweights like Meek Mill.

Despite Tony's confession to the crime, he was only charged with illegal possession of a firearm and armed robbery. Lo E, who was also present during the shooting, was initially charged with manslaughter but was later only charged with illegal use of a weapon in a violent crime, receiving a $1,000 fine. Holden, despite confessing to the crime, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for illegal possession of a firearm and 20 years on an unrelated illegal substance charge. Snupe's mother, Denisha Chester, was devastated and confused as neither of the suspects were held legally responsible for the homicide. The police attempted to write off her son's death as a "deal gone wrong," but she believed it was a robbery gone wrong and that Lo E was the one who had assassinated her son. Unfortunately, the police were not diligent in interrogating Lo E in the months following the incident, and he was released before the funeral. Tragically, Lo E was later connected to another homicide through ballistic evidence in 2017, but no further action was taken in Snupe's case. Snupe's mother, Denisha, continued her advocacy for justice, producing a documentary and writing a book about her son's life. Despite his untimely death, Snupe's legacy lives on through his fans, collaborators, and friends.See more00:00:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "The Final Tragic Hours of Lil Snupe," the tragic story of the 18-year-old rapper's untimely death is recounted. On a seemingly normal Thursday morning in 2013, Lil Snupe, whose real name was Darian Ross, was found dead in Winfield, Louisiana. Police believe an argument over a video game bet turned fatal. Lil Snupe, who went by the stage name Snoop, had spent the afternoon playing NBA 2K with friends and betting on the games. Around 4:00 a.m., an altercation ensued between Snoop and 36-year-old Tony Holden over a $100 dispute. Edric Stewart, also known as Lo E, allegedly fueled the confrontation, and Tony reportedly shot Snoop twice in a fit of rage, instantly ending his life. Lo E and Tony fled the scene, and news of Snupe's passing spread throughout his hometown of Jonesboro, Louisiana, where friends and family gathered to mourn the loss of the young and talented artist. Snupe had been signed by Dreamchaser Records just two months before his death and had the support of rap industry heavyweights like Meek Mill. Despite his father's unsupportiveness, Meek Mill was reportedly the first rapper to contact Snupe's mother, Denisha Chester, to offer condolences. However, Denisha's nightmare was far from over as she pleaded with the police for justice in her son's name.00:05:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "The Final Tragic Hours of Lil Snupe," the focus shifts to the investigation and aftermath of Lil Snupe's execution. Tony Holden, the owner of the apartment where the incident occurred, came forward and confessed to the homicide, but was only charged with illegal possession of a firearm as a convicted felon and armed robbery. Lil e, who was also present during the shooting, was initially charged with manslaughter but was later only charged with illegal use of a weapon in a violent crime, receiving a $1,000 fine. Holden, despite confessing to the crime, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for illegal possession of a firearm and 20 years on an unrelated illegal substance charge. Snoop's mother was devastated and confused as neither of the suspects were held legally responsible for the homicide. The police attempted to write off her son's death as a "deal gone wrong," but she believed it was a robbery gone wrong and that Lil e was the one who had assassinated her son. Unfortunately, the police were not diligent in interrogating Lil e in the months following the incident, and he was released before the funeral. Unidentified suspects broke into the apartment to rob it shortly after the homicide, making it more difficult to gather evidence. Tony Holden later told Snoop's mother a different version of the story while in prison, alleging that there was a lot of cash in the apartment and Lil e had been planning a robbery. Despite the police department's version of events, Tony's story was consistent with what Snoop's mother believed had happened that night.00:10:00 In this section of the YouTube video titled "The Final Tragic Hours of Lil Snupe," the speaker discusses the suspicious circumstances surrounding Lo E, a friend of Lil Snupe, after the rapper's homicide. Despite solid evidence, including Lo E taking off in Snupe's car and his blood being found in the vehicle, he was never held responsible. Denisha, Snupe's mother, also shares her frustration with the police department for failing to investigate an email sent from her son's account and for closing the case without sufficient explanation. Tragically, Lo E was later connected to another homicide through ballistic evidence in 2017, but no further action was taken in Snupe's case. Snupe's mother, Denisha, continued her advocacy for justice, producing a documentary and writing a book about her son's life. Despite his untimely death, Snupe's legacy lives on through his fans, collaborators, and friends.