Video After The Jump
Gone way too soon.
Reports out of Oakland confirm the death of The Jacka. The 37-year old rapper, real name, Dominic Newton, was shot in killed in East Oakland on Monday, February 3. He was hit by bullets from a high powered weapon. He was rushed to Eden Medical Central in Castro Valley, where he was pronounced dead.
Fans gather Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015 at a shrine erected at the site in Oakland, California. where The Jacka, was shot dead Monday night.
"Really somber morning at the KMEL studios and I'm sure in everyone's car right now and everyone out there in the Bay," KMEL DJ Sana G said on air, according to the Oakland Tribune. "If you ever met this man, you know he was a solid one. The Jacka is definitely going to be missed. But we're going to live through your music."
The rapper is considered a legend in the Bay Area. During his career he worked with C-Bo, Messy Marv, San Quinn, Mac Dre, E-40, Yukmouth, Dru Down, Spice-1, Paul Wall, Keak da Sneak, Devin The Dude and many more.
A collaborative album with Philadelphia rapper Freeway entitled Highway Robbery was released last year.
The Jacka's publicist, Portia Jackson, told the Oakland Tribune that he had recorded over 100 albums. She described his death as "horribly devastating for everyone. He's a musical legend."
Rest in peace The Jacka.
Photo credit: The Oakland Tribune
Follow Me
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
}
Comments