MOOD MUSIC

Written by: Chris D

"Today, the LAPD has identified the man that allegedly shot and killed Roderick Anthony Burton II, a rapper known as “Dolla.” The man arrested is named Aubrey Louis Berry. Dolla died Monday after a shooting at 3 p.m. at the Beverly Center Mall in Los Angeles. The accused shooter was arrested at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as he tried to board a plane. Berry is being held on a million dollar bail, and the police are searching for another suspect, who fled the crime scene in a silver Mercedes-Benz SUV. Apparently, Dolla was shot in the head as he and another rapper, D.J. Shabbazz waited for their car in a valet parking area. Dolla, who was signed to fellow rapper Akon’s Konvict music label, was a noted up-and-comer on the national charts. His song “Who Da F*ck Is That” was a hit last year on the radio and in the clubs. Dolla’s shooting should not be confused with another shooting in March – where the rapper Dollar Bill died. Anthony “Dollar Bill” Levy was shot and killed by Miami police after a standoff in the attic of a house. He had barricaded himself with a bulletproof vest and a great deal of ammunition. The SWAT team was called in and Dollar Bill was shot when he allegedly tried to stab one of the police officers with a knife. Before his death, Dollar Bill was wanted on several charges, including aggravated assault, firearm possession on school property, and kidnapping. Rest in peace, brothers."