It's a fascinating interview that sheds a lot of light on who he was. Ron spoke about his life and background in an in-depth interview on the Kinda Neat podcast in 2013.
Tributes from around the world of battle rap have been pouring in, with King Of The Dot posting this on Facebook: He explained that his third round was going to be a condemnation of the racism that he had become so associated with, but the battle fell apart before he was able to deliver his message of positivity. Ron stated in interviews that he planned on using the platform to repudiate those claims. It was the visual embodiment of the racist sentiments many fans had come to associate with him as a battler because of the over-the-top lines he used against opponents. In 2015, he committed himself to sobriety and began his run as a more polished, clear-headed version that he dubbed “Caddy 3.0.”ģ.0 made his battle debut against Sicarii at KOTD's "Back To Basics 2" and with renewed focus and energy delivered a performance that absolutely overwhelmed his opponent and had many fans excited about his next move.Ī few months later on Halloween at the costume-themed "Virus" event, Ron was asked to perform as a KKK member to battle Daylyt, who was dressed as Malcolm X. Check his many appearances on The Dirtbag Dan Show for recent examples.Īnother of Ron’s defining characteristics was his incredible openness, and he willingly let the world know everything about his life, including his longtime struggle with heroin addiction. Throughout his career, he mastered the art of irreverence and detachment from the ugly things he forced us to confront, and he was frequently hilarious in doing so. With a brash style that never held back, Ron used battle rap as a conduit for performance art akin to controversial punk rock icon GG Allin, a figure he identified with (and whose initials were his first of many tattoos). Anyone who spent time with him - or watched his interviews or listened to his music - knew that he was incredibly self-aware, and that his battle content was often as subversive as it was shocking. Still, he was hugely appreciated by those who saw him as a unique talent and respected by his peers from all walks of life. The controversial Los Angeles emcee was always pushing the extremes of what could be said and done in battle rap, and his mission in the ring often seemed to be to make others uncomfortable. He was also an accomplished freestyler, winning a Red Bull tournament by beating Dizaster in the finals (while on acid, as legend has it). The self-proclaimed "King Of The Mid Tier" first rose to prominence as a battle rapper in the golden era of Grind Time West, facing opponents such as Caustic, QP, The Deadman and Real Deal. Jones faces two counts of first-degree murder and one count of reckless endangerment.Battle rapper and musician Robert "Cadalack Ron” Paulson has died, according to sources close to him. Johnson's friends said he had nothing to do with the car that was stolen. Police said video showed four suspects arrive at the gas station and open fire on the juvenile and Johnson, who happened to be walking out of the store at the time. According to WREG, Jones reported that his car was stolen at gunpoint earlier that evening, and that same vehicle was reportedly driven to Valero by the juvenile. Memphis Police have arrested 20-year-old Noah Jones in connection with the shooting. "He was a great guy, a great guy to work with," said producer Buck Nasty.
On Thursday, a large group of his friends and fans gathered near the site of his death to celebrate his life and lift up his music, a career cut short after being in the wrong place at the wrong time, according to local artist AC Blue. One victim, identified as Donterrius Johnson, was pronounced dead at the scene while a juvenile was taken to a hospital, where he later died from his injures.įriends of Johnson said he was an up-and-coming rapper who went by the stage name Mendenhall 2x. When they arrived, they found two individuals with gunshot wounds. Wednesday after receiving reports of shots fired. Memphis Police responded to the Valero gas station at Knight Arnold around 8 p.m.
A fatal shooting outside a Memphis gas station Wednesday night (April 14) claimed the lives of two victims, including an aspiring rapper, WREG reports.