Author Topic: Philly Rapper Gillie Da Kid Of Major Figgas Shot (Read 130 times)

Damien J. · « **on:** June 19, 2006, 09:06:23 PM »

Philadelphia rapper Gillie Da Kid of Major Figgas was shot in Philadelphia last week and is currently recouperating from his wounds. Sources told AllHipHop.com that the rapper was shot last Wednesday (June 14) as he was attempting to enter his vehicle in a section of North Philadelphia. The rapper was struck three times, twice in the arm and once in the leg. The rapper was rushed to a local hospital where he was treated for his wounds and released. Sources stated that police have no leads in the shooting and as of press time there are no suspects in the shooting, due to the rapper's lack of cooperation.

Gillie Da Kid is a member of the Philadelphia based rap group Major Figgas, who hit big with their single, "Yeah That's Us" which rose to #3 on Billboard's Rap/Hip-Hop charts in 2000.He signed with Cash Money Records in 2001 but has since left the label.

In addition to an appearance in the Clipse's new video "Mr. Me Too," which is slated to premiere on MTV today (June 19), Gillie Da Kid recently completed a Gangsta Grills mixtape with Philadelphia bred and Atlanta based DJ Drama.

Gillie Da Kid is also preparing to release a new DVD at the end of the month titled Marijuana High.