MO3 (rapper)

Melvin Abdul Noble Jr (May 31, 1992 – November 11, 2020), better known by his stage name MO3, was an American rapper and singer 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]

MO3
MO3 in 2017
Background information
Birth nameMelvin Abdul Noble Jr.
Born(1992-05-31)May 31, 1992
Dallas, Texas, U.S
DiedNovember 11, 2020(2020-11-11) (aged 28)
Dallas, Texas
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2013–2020
Labels

Early life and career

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

Noble was the father of three children 2 girls and 1 boy.[7]

Death

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

Studio albums
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
[11]		 US
R&B/HH
[12]		 US
Rap
[13]		 US
Ind.
[14]
Badazz MO3
(with Boosie Badazz)
  • Released: February 14, 2020
  • Label: Badazz H$M, Empire
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 136 — — 16
Shottaz 4Eva
  • Released: April 9, 2021
  • Label: H$M, Empire
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 36 18 15 4

Mixtapes
Title Mixtape details Peak chart positions
US
R&B/HH
[12]		 US
Ind.
[14]		 US
Heat.
[15]
Shottaz
  • Released: September 3, 2014
  • Label: H$M
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 — — —
Shottaz Reloaded
  • Released: April 5, 2016
  • Label: H$M
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 23 22 2
4 Indictments
  • Released: October 31, 2016
  • Label: H$M
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 26 13 1
Gangsta Love, Part 1
  • Released: February 21, 2017
  • Label: H$M
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 — 14 2
Shottaz 3.0
  • Released: March 15, 2018
  • Label: H$M
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 — 30 9
911: Gangsta Grillz
  • Released: December 17, 2018
  • Label: The Dispensary
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 — — —
Osama
  • Released: December 13, 2019
  • Label: H$M, Empire
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
 — 31 6

Charted and certified singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
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 — — —
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum[19]
 Shottaz 4Eva
"Outside (Better Days)"
(with OG Bobby Billions)		 2021 92 32 24
  • RIAA: 2× Platinum[19]

Record labels

See also

References
  1. Allen Kim. "Rapper 'Mbeing shot in broad daylight on I-35 in Dallas". CNN. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  2. "Dallas Rapper Mo3 Dead at 28". Billboard. November 12, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  3. @billboardcharts (April 19, 2021). "Debuts on this week's #Billboard200..." (Tweet). Retrieved April 20, 2021 – via Twitter.
  4. "Bubbling Under Hot 100: April 24, 2021". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved April 21, 2021.
  5. "The Hot 100 Chart: Week of July 17, 2021". Billboard. January 2, 2013. Retrieved July 13, 2021.
  6. Lee, Janet W. (November 11, 2020). "Rapper Mo3 Killed in Dallas Shooting at 28". Variety. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  7. "Mo3 Shot & Killed: Dallas Rapper Leaves Behind 3 Young Kids". Heavy. November 11, 2020. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  8. "Rapper Mo3 Was Chased, Ran for His Life Before Fatal Shooting". TMZ. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  9. "DPD: Suspect Arrested, Charged in Murder of Mo3". Spectrum. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  10. "2nd man charged with murder in fatal shooting of Dallas rapper MO3 on I-35E in Oak Cliff". DallasNews. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
  11. "MO3 Chart History: Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  12. "MO3 Chart History: Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  13. "MO3 Chart History: Top Rap Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  14. "MO3 Chart History: Independent Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  15. "MO3 Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  16. "MO3 Chart History: Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  17. "MO3 Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  18. "MO3 Chart History: Hot Rap Songs". Billboard. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  19. "Gold & Platinum: MO3". RIAA. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  20. "EMPIRE: A Music Industry Giant In An Unlikely City". GRAMMY.com. August 14, 2019. Retrieved November 16, 2020.
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