Lil Loaded, whose real name was Dashawn Robertson, died by suicide at the age of 20. He was found dead at his home with a gunshot wound to the head, and his mother was the one who discovered him and called the police. The night before his death, he had been upset over a breakup with his girlfriend. His attorney confirmed that Lil Loaded's death was by suicide, though the official cause has not been confirmed by the medical examiner. The rapper was also facing legal troubles, including a manslaughter charge related to a 2020 incident, which his attorney suggested may have contributed to his tragic decision. Before his death, Lil Loaded posted a cryptic message on Instagram asking for forgiveness and expressing readiness to join a higher place. This series of events points to a very difficult time for the rapper emotionally and legally leading up to his death.