The entertainment industry has suffered another loss. Y’all remember a catchy song back in 2015 called “Moolah“? The hook was like,
“All my life I hustled just to get that mula
And stack my change up, then gon’ see the jeweler
Standin’ in the kitchen I whip out that work (I whip out that work!)
Standin’ in the kitchen I whip out that work (I whip out that work!)”
Well, the artist behind the song was shot and killed early this morning as he was leaving a New Orleans Waffle House. People around the 34 year old at the scene say that there were two suspects and the victim’s car was stolen. It’s unclear whether or not the motive was robbery or just ol’ fashioned jealousy.
Here’s more from 12NewsNow.
“New Orleans rapper Young Greatness was shot and killed in his home town early Monday morning, according to friends. He was 34-years-old.
Young Greatness, who’s given name is Theodore Jones, was fatally shot while outside the Waffle House in the 2900 block of Elysian Fields Avenue.
According to NOPD, the shooting occurred around 1:35 a.m. When officers arrived at the scene they found the victim with a single gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead on the scene.
“You wouldn’t expect that coming happening with him,” one of his friends’ at the scene told Eyewitness News. “Dude wasn’t into nothing but his music and his daughter … Wasn’t into nothing else man.”
According to a preliminary police report, NOPD is looking for two suspects. Jones’ vehicle was also stolen from the scene.
Police are on the scene gathering evidence and information to identify a suspect and motive.
Jones was born in New Orleans, but moved to Houston after Hurricane Katrina. He signed with Cash Money records in 2017 after releasing the single “Moolah” in 2015 under the Quality Control label.
“The first time I heard him, I knew he was going to be big,” Cash Money Records co-founder Bryan “Birdman” Williams said at the time. “He’s got a grasp on melody that few artists have. It’s the sound of the future.””
According to Young Greatness’ Instagram page, he was in the process of making more music for his fans with Cash Money Records. He may have finished a few songs before his life ended so tragic.
Young Greatness is survived by a beautiful daughter, who just celebrated a 14th birthday, as well as a host of family, friends, and fans.
Homicide Detective Brett Mathes is leading the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-5300 with any information regarding this incident. Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.
Here’s a live version of Moolah that Young Greatness performed on The Stephen Colbert show back in 2016.
May you rest in peace brotha.
