Philadelphia rapper Derrick Grant, known as Phat Geez, was shot and killed in North Philadelphia on the night of March 17, 2024. The 28-year-old artist, who had collaborated with Meek Mill and was recognized for his recent efforts to promote peace in the city through his music, was attacked outside his home. According to reports, he was shot several times by a suspect from a car and was pronounced dead at Penn Presbyterian Hospital at 10:30 pm. Phat Geez had recently released a single titled 'nogunzone,' aimed at curbing gun violence in Philadelphia. His death has sparked reactions from the music community, including Meek Mill, who mourned the loss of the rapper and criticized the choice of guests on DJ Akademiks' podcast in light of the tragedy.
Philadelphia - VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED NEW VIDEO surfaces showing the homicide by shooting of Philly rapper "Phat Geez" on 03/17/24 around 10pm on N Taney St Derrick Grant, 28, was pronounced dead shortly after at Penn Presbyterian Hospital at 10:30pm CAUTION: GRAPHIC… https://t.co/kckIfql56w
Meek Mill mourns Philly Rapper Phat Geez after being shot & killed outside his home ⏩ WATCH: https://t.co/tSGLkycTpa https://t.co/tSGLkycTpa
Meek Mill says "y'all won" after his former associate Dean goes on DJ Akademiks' Off the Record podcast. Meek brings up the death of fellow Philadephia rapper Phat Geez, who was recently shot and killed in the city, and wonders why Ak chose Dean out of everyone from Philly. https://t.co/bMBJo1ixFM
Relatives of the rapper Phat Geez are mourning after police said he was shot and killed Sunday night in North Philadelphia. "To grow up in the streets of Philadelphia and dare to be different is who he was," his uncle said. https://t.co/q9sizrScdd
Philadelphia rapper Derrick Gant, 28, who is also known as Phat Geez, was shot in Brewerytown on Sunday night. He died a short time later. Gant had recently dropped a single called “nogunzone” that was about curbing gun violence in the city. https://t.co/zhQPTwiTLv
Philadelphia rapper Phat Geez, a former collaborator with hip-hop star Meek Mill, was shot to death outside his home over the weekend. https://t.co/UJjuQTtN7r
A Philadelphia rapper known as Phat Geez was shot and killed in North Philadelphia late Sunday night, a source confirmed to CBS Philadelphia. https://t.co/q9sizrScdd
Philly Rapper Phat Geez Shot & Killed – Meek Mill Reacts https://t.co/y65is1K6GH
Rapper Phat Geez shot to death in North Philadelphia by suspect in car: police sources https://t.co/9WqUn5lGWR
A Philly hip hop artist who once worked with Meek Mill and recently released a song calling for peace in the city, was shot and killed outside his home on Sunday. https://t.co/ZNKmapL6Aa
Philadelphia rapper Phat Geez fatally shot in Brewerytown https://t.co/OcaMeqRTYB
Philadelphia rapper, Derrick Grant, 28, known as Phat Geez, shot & killed last night @PhillyPolice report, on North Taney Street. Happened at 10pm. He was shot several times & pronounced dead by doctor at Penn Presbyterian Hospital at 10:30pm. https://t.co/VwUAixUZDB
Local rapper and Meek Mill collaborator Phat Geez was shot and killed in North Philadelphia. https://t.co/HccPBTuX2E