Lil Baby Speaks Out Following The Death Of Chad Dillon

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Lil Baby paid his respects.

Yesterday, we reported on the death of Chad Dillon, an Atlanta restaurant owner who is the business partner of Lil Baby. Overall, it is being reported by numerous sources that Dillon was gunned down in his car on Tuesday, July 23rd. The news came as a huge shock to the community given who Dillon is and his stature. His restaurant with Lil Baby is called The Seafood Menu, and he had other restaurants such as Boiler Seafood and Crab Boil.

Lil Baby took to his Instagram story following the news and opted to pay his respects to his good friend and business partner. “Damn big buddy get ya rest [dove emoji],” Baby wrote in his caption. According to reports, there is no motive behind the shooting right now. Furthermore, police are still investigating, and a suspect is currently unknown. No matter what, Dillon's death has proven to be a huge shock and many are hoping that investigators get to the bottom of it all.

Lil Baby Pays Respect

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A restaurant owner in the area spoke out on the death of Dillon to Fox 5, saying “It’s just a huge void, and I’m not sure if that will ever be filled. He was always there for people. He did Thanksgiving turkeys and gave them out. I’m just at a loss for words at this point.” Only time will tell whether or not the authorities will be able to identify a suspect or make any inroads on the case. In the meantime, we will be sure to bring you those up-to-the-minute updates.

Let us know what you think about this tragic news, in the comments section down below. Had you been to any of these restaurants before? Do you believe that there will be leads on this case in the not-so-distant future? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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