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The world of hip-hop has seen another unexpected and violent end to a rapper’s life.
West Coast artist Slim 400 was killed in Inglewood on December 8th, as reported by the Los Angeles Times.
The shooting took place around 7:50 p.m. The police discovered the rapper, real name Vincent Cohran, on the ground after investigating gunshots. The fire department took Slim 400 to the emergency trauma center at a local hospital, where they pronounced the artist’s time of death.
This was not the first time Slim 400 was the victim of a violent crime. In 2019, he got shot multiple times. After the shooting, the rapper spoke about the incident and its aftermath.
“I just feel like when you meant to be here, and God has a plan for you, it ain’t no stoppin’ it,” he said at the time. “I hit the ground thinking it was over. My family came out, kept me alive, talking to me, dragging me in the house while they still shooting…My family loves her to death for just saving me. I just feel like I’m blessed just to be here ’cause I could have just died then and there.”
Born in Frankfurt, the future rapper relocated to Los Angeles early. The Compton rapper was famous for his songs “Piru,” featuring Redrum 187 and YG, and “Goapele” with YG. In 2013, the artist dropped his debut single, “Turn Up.” The song featured Kidoe and YG. Defunct record label Pu$haz Ink discovered the artist. Slim 400’s newest release, “Ice Wata Army,” got released in summer 2021.
He had a legion of fans. Slim 400 built his cred on startling tales of life in the hood. His breakout hit was “Bruisin.” The rapper worked with longtime friend and collaborator YG and Sad Boy Loko on the single.
In November, Slim 400 used his account to shout out rapper Young Dolph. That artist, out of Memphis, was also shot and killed. The duo collaborated on the 2019 single “Shake Back.”
Unfortunately, violence is a major component of hip-hop culture. But, despite what many would like you to believe, violence was not created by hip-hop. Hip-hop responds to violence.
There is no denying the seeming threat hiding in the lyrics, including some glorification of elements that inherently promote negative images of our communities. But at its core, rap is an outlet that promotes peace, social justice, self-worth, respect, and appreciating ourselves. It’s almost therapeutic to a legion of young people who feel helpless and marginalized.
The artist also had his hand in the cannabis industry. In 2018, he lent his name to BudTrader, a startup billed as, per Herb magazine, the “medical marijuana marketplace.” Slim 400 said life on the street included selling on California’s black market. With legitimization, it only made sense to go the legal route. “Weed is going to sell, bro, period,” he said about the partnership.
Slim 400 leaves behind a daughter. He features Parris proudly on his Instagram account.
