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==Biography== ==Biography==
Dolla's mother was Puerto Rican; his father of African-American origin. Dolla was a nigga. He was a member of Da Razkalz Cru, who signed to ] in 2003 and released the single "So Fly".<ref name=amg> at ]</ref> "So Fly" was not a hit and Da Razkalz Cru was dropped from the label soon after. That same year, he met ] and ], the latter of whom hired Dolla as a model for his ] line of clothes; Dolla appeared on ]s for the clothing line and modeled across the United States.<ref name=amg/> Dolla's mother was Puerto Rican; his father of African-American origin. He was a member of Da Razkalz Cru, who signed to ] in 2003 and released the single "So Fly".<ref name=amg> at ]</ref> "So Fly" was not a hit and Da Razkalz Cru was dropped from the label soon after. That same year, he met ] and ], the latter of whom hired Dolla as a model for his ] line of clothes; Dolla appeared on ]s for the clothing line and modeled across the United States.<ref name=amg/>


Dolla signed to Akon's Konvict Muzik label in May 2007. Dolla signed to Akon's Konvict Muzik label in May 2007.

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Dolla
Musical artist

Roderick Anthony Burton II (November 25, 1987 – May 18, 2009) better known by his stage name Dolla, was an American rap artist.

Biography

Dolla's mother was Puerto Rican; his father of African-American origin. He was a member of Da Razkalz Cru, who signed to Elektra Records in 2003 and released the single "So Fly". "So Fly" was not a hit and Da Razkalz Cru was dropped from the label soon after. That same year, he met Akon and P. Diddy, the latter of whom hired Dolla as a model for his Sean John line of clothes; Dolla appeared on billboards for the clothing line and modeled across the United States.

Dolla signed to Akon's Konvict Muzik label in May 2007.

He made his debut with the single "Who The Fuck Is That", which was his biggest hit, reaching #82 on the Billboard Hot 100. His song, "Feelin' Myself", is featured on the Step Up soundtrack. The song "Feelin' Myself," was a "bite" of the Mac Dre song of the same name. He followed his debut single up with a second single "I'm Fucked Up" in the summer of 2008. A third single, entitled "Make a Toast" Produced by General Geezy(Asylum Records)," was then officially released on November 4, 2008.

He appeared in the music video for R&B superstar, Ciara's video for Never Ever.

Death

Dolla was killed on May 18, 2009 at approximately 3:10 p.m, while he and another rapper—DJ Shabbazz—waited outside the Beverly Center in Los Angeles after a shopping trip.

Police officer Karen Reyner said the victim and the gunman had been arguing before the attack. After the shooting, the gunman fled in a silver Mercedes-Benz. Later that evening, 23-year-old Aubrey Louis Berry was detained at the Los Angeles International Airport. His bail was set at $1 million.

Discography

Albums

  • 2009: A Dolla & A Dream

no album he died and no song

Songs

  • 2008: "Out In My City" (feat. Akon & Lil Hal)
  • 2008: "Good Pussy"
  • 2009: "Heartbreak Collision"
  • 2009: "Loudmouth"
  • 2009: "Dough Boy" (feat. Jim Jones)
  • 2009: "Like This" (feat. Akon)
  • 2008: "She So Fine" (feat. Akon)
  • 2009: "Georgia Nights"

Singles

Mixtapes

  • 2008: Another Day Another Dolla
  • 2009: Sextapes

References

  1. Concepcion, Mariel (February 15, 2008). Dolla. Billboard. Accessed February 24, 2008.
  2. ^ Dolla at Allmusic
  3. Atlanta Rapper Dolla Inks Deal With Akon's Konvict Muzik. BallerStatus.com Accessed February 24, 2008.
  4. "Rapper Dolla shot, killed at L.A. mall". CNN. 2009-05-19. Retrieved 2009-05-19.
  5. Konvict Muzik Artist Dolla Gunned Down In Los Angeles. BallerStatus.com.

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