Melvin Abdul Noble Jr. (May 31, 1992 – November 11, 2020), known professionally as MO3, was an American rapper and singer. He was best known for his 2019 collaboration "Errybody" with Boosie Badazz.[1][2] His joint album with longtime associate Boosie Badazz (BadAzz Mo3) peaked at number 136 on the US Billboard 200. His posthumous album Shottaz 4Eva reached number 36 on the US Billboard 200 in April 2021,[3] while his single "Outside" debuted at number 16 on the US Bubbling Under Hot 100 the same week,[4] later reaching number 92 on the Billboard Hot 100.[5] On November 11, 2020, MO3 was shot and killed in his hometown.
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.jpg) MO3 in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Melvin Abdul Noble Jr. |
| Born | May 31, 1992 Dallas, Texas, U.S |
| Died | November 11, 2020 (aged 28) Dallas, Texas |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Years active | 2013–2020 |
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Early life and career edit
MO3 was born in McKinney, Texas. Later on he moved to North Dallas, where he would be raised. His debut mixtape, Shottaz, was released in 2014. The same year, Mo3 released his single Hold Ya Tongue a remix of infamous Texas rapper Mr. Lucci and resulted in him gaining buzz throughout the region. In 2016 Mo3 released Shottaz Reloaded a project with numerous hits that gain the attention of Boosie Badazz who at the time wanted to sign the artist.[6][2]
Personal life edit
Noble was the father of three children, 2 girls and 1 boy.[7]
Death edit
Noble was shot and killed on November 11, 2020, at the age of 28. While being pursued by another vehicle as he was driving on Interstate 35 in Dallas, he stopped the car in front of a semi on the center lane. Kewon Dontrell White stopped his car as well and approached Noble while he was in the car. Noble tried to retrieve a weapon but was unable to and ran south on the highway. White chased him and shot Noble multiple times with a rifle before returning to his dark-colored vehicle. White fled in the car, believed to be a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro. Noble was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.[8]
Two suspects were arrested for his murder: the gunman Kewon Dontrell White on December 9, 2020,[9] and Devin Maurice Brown on April 23, 2021.[10]
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US [11] |
US R&B/HH [12] |
US Rap [13] |
US Ind. [14] | ||
| Badazz MO3 (with Boosie Badazz) |
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136 | — | — | 16 |
| Shottaz 4Eva |
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36 | 18 | 15 | 4 |
Mixtapes edit
| Title | Mixtape details | Peak chart positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US R&B/HH [12] |
US Ind. [14] |
US Heat. [15] | ||
| Shottaz |
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— | — | — |
| Shottaz Reloaded |
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23 | 22 | 2 |
| 4 Indictments |
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26 | 13 | 1 |
| Gangsta Love, Part 1 |
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— | 14 | 2 |
| Shottaz 3.0 |
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— | 30 | 9 |
| 911: Gangsta Grillz |
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— | — | — |
| Osama |
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— | 31 | 6 |
Charted and certified singles edit
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album | ||
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| US [16] |
US R&B/HH [17] |
US Rap [18] | ||||
| "Errybody Not Your Friend" | 2018 | — | — | — | Shottaz 3.0 | |
| "Broken Love" (solo or with Kevin Gates) |
2020 | — | — | — |
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Shottaz 4Eva |
| "Outside" (with OG Bobby Billions) |
2021 | 92 | 32 | 24 |
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Record labels edit
- Hit Sqwadd Muzik[citation needed]
- Empire Distribution[20][failed verification]
- Boosie Badazz's Bad Azz[citation needed]
- Create Music Group
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Allen Kim (November 12, 2020). "Rapper 'Mbeing shot in broad daylight on I-35 in Dallas". CNN. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
- ^ a b "Dallas Rapper Mo3 Dead at 28". Billboard. November 12, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
- ^ @billboardcharts (April 19, 2021). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200..." (Tweet). Retrieved April 20, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Bubbling Under Hot 100: April 24, 2021". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
- ^ "The Hot 100 Chart: Week of July 17, 2021". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
- ^ Lee, Janet W. (November 11, 2020). "Rapper Mo3 Killed in Dallas Shooting at 28". Variety. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
- ^ "Mo3 Shot & Killed: Dallas Rapper Leaves Behind 3 Young Kids". Heavy. November 11, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
- ^ "Rapper Mo3 Was Chased, Ran for His Life Before Fatal Shooting". TMZ. November 15, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
- ^ "DPD: Suspect Arrested, Charged in Murder of Mo3". Spectrum. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
- ^ "2nd man charged with murder in fatal shooting of Dallas rapper MO3 on I-35E in Oak Cliff". DallasNews. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
- ^ "MO3 Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ a b "MO3 Chart History: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "MO3 Chart History: Top Rap Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ a b "MO3 Chart History: Independent Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "MO3 Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "MO3 Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ "MO3 Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ "MO3 Chart History: Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Gold & Platinum: MO3". RIAA. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
- ^ "EMPIRE: A Music Industry Giant In An Unlikely City". GRAMMY.com. August 14, 2019. Retrieved November 16, 2020.