
AllHipHop.com has confirmed that Atlanta producer Shawty Redd is in custody awaiting charges on first-degree murder.
Redd, real name Demetrius Stewart, was in his home with another unidentified individual on the early hours of New Year’s Day. At some point, the two became embroiled in an argument, and the unidentified male allegedly threatened the producer.
Redd then obtained his firearm and killed the man.
Following the shooting, Shawty Redd contacted authorities and turned himself over to Henry County Police.
At press time, no bond has been issued and Redd is awaiting arraignment today (January 2).
Shawty Redd has been a coveted producer for the last decade, arranging tracks for Young Jeezy (“Hypnotize,” “Who Dat, “Trap Or Die”), Snoop Dogg (“Sexual Eruption”), and Gucci Mane (“Trap House,” “Stash House”).
Atlanta Falcons Defensive End Chauncey Davis (#92) donates 92 bikes to Atlanta area youth as part of his foundation’s health and wellness community outreach efforts on December 22, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Manuel Maloof Auditorium, 1300 Commerce Drive in Decatur. The “Bike For Life” initiative seeks to promote exercise and healthy lifestyles 365 days a year by encouraging year-round physical fitness and combat childhood obesity and diabetes. Atlanta Falcons Kroy Biermann, Atlanta Falcons Quinn Ojinnaka, Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders, ‘Freddie Falcon’ and rapper Shawty Lo, who is a diabetic. Additionally, all bike recipients will participate in an interactive biking safety tutorial during the event.