Rapper Doe B Killed By Jealous Local + Nightclub Finally Closes for Good [VIDEO]

Rapper Doe B @ 2013 A3C Hip Hop Music Festival

Over the weekend, T.I. and his Grand Hustle family took a huge loss in the death of label artist, Doe B.  The rising star, who’s real name is Glenn Thomas, was shot and killed in a Montgomery, AL nightclub. Also, a Troy University student Kimberle Johnson was shot in the head and six other innocent bystanders were injured.

The rap career of Doe B had recently taken off after signing to T.I.’s Hustle Gang.  His raw and gripping tales of his life was heard in many of his songs he’d released prior to his untimely death. According to music insiders, Doe B was “special” and had a very promising future as being one of the only artist out of Alabama to ever gain nationwide success.

Reports speculate that Doe B was indeed target during the nightclub shooting at Centennial Hill Bar & Grill. Information has come forth suggesting that the assailant had ongoing beef with the rapper due to his popularity and escalating success. According to streets, the shooter was jealous of Doe B and had sparked a confrontation with the rapper in the past. No word yet on if the shooter has been captured by authorities.

One of those closely affected is Doe B’s manager, DJ Frank White.  After news of his friends death, he took to Twitter to express his disgust of the club owner and the club’s security for allowing a patron to walk in with a handgun.

“I will do everything i can to see the rose never open,” White wrote. “How many people gotta be f*ckin killed. ??? Yall let guns in the club?? Security yall let guns in the club??? Again???! You need to be arrested. This blood is on your hands #therose #centineiel hill??? A big piece of me has died…”

DJ Frank White also tweeted that he told the rapper many times before to “stay away from this hating a** city! over and over…RIP Doe B @CBMDOEB.”

It is unfortunate that the 22 year old rapper’s family, label, and fans couldn’t see him fully blossom as an artist.  And as a resident of Montgomery, it’s unclear why Doe B decided to patronize a known “death trap” in the first place (especially since he was just there visiting and not booked to perform).

Some times your own hometown (a place where you feel most comfortable) is the last place you need to be.

The mayor of Montgomery and the owner of the club have both spoken out regarding the future of Centennial Hill Bar & Grill.  The club is now closed for good.

Over the past 10 years, that venue has had several homicides but still remained open. In the 90s, the club was called Top Flight. Then later on, it changed to the Rose Supper Club. It recently opened up again, late this summer, under new management and a new name.  Local residents say that the night of Doe B and Kimberle’s death was the clubs first official college night kick-off. Since its re-opening, the Centennial had only hosted adult-related events.

Our condolences goes out to the family of Doe B and Kimberle Johnson.  This was a senseless crime and hopefully their families will see justice soon.