Slim Dunkin

Mario Denzel Hamilton (August 20, 1987 – December 16, 2011), better known by his stage name Slim Dunkin, was an American rapper. He was signed to Gucci Mane's record label 1017 Brick Squad.[1] Hamilton frequently collaborated with Mane, alongside Waka Flocka Flame and D-Bo (now known as Derez De'Shon).[2]

Slim Dunkin
Born(1987-08-20)August 20, 1987
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
DiedDecember 16, 2011(2011-12-16) (aged 24)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • singer
  • songwriter
Years active2009–2011
Labels1017 Brick Squad

Career

Hamilton began his music career in 2009. His first solo mixtape, Built 4 Interrogation, was released in 2010.[3]

Death

On December 16, 2011, around 5:30 PM, Hamilton was preparing to shoot a music video when he engaged in a verbal altercation with another person. He was then shot once in the chest with a handgun. Hamilton was rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.[4]

On December 26, Vinson Hardimon was arrested by Atlanta police after turning himself in and was charged with the murder of Hamilton.[5] On February 26, 2013, Hardimon was acquitted of the murder charge; however, he was sentenced to 25 years in prison on related assault and weapons charges.[6]

Discography

Compilation albums
Title Album details
The Dunkumentary
  • Released: December 30, 2011[7]
  • Label: 1017 Brick Squad, Brick Squad Monopoly
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Mixtapes
Title Mixtape details
Twin Towers
(with Waka Flocka Flame)
Built 4 Interrogation
  • Released: February 22, 2010[9]
  • Label: So Icey, 1017 Brick Squad
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Dunkin the Competition
  • Released: May 2, 2010[10]
  • Label: So Icey, 1017 Brick Squad
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Bad Boys
(with Sy Ari da Kid)
  • Released: June 2, 2010[11]
  • Label: 1017 Brick Squad
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Menace II Society
  • Released: October 31, 2010[12]
  • Label: 1017 Brick Squad, Brick Squad Monopoly, Mizay
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Block Illegal
(with D-Bo)
  • Released: March 24, 2011[13]
  • Label: 1017 Brick Squad, Brick Squad Monopoly
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Twin Towers 2 (No Fly Zone)
(with Waka Flocka Flame)
  • Released: August 5, 2011[14]
  • Label: Brick Squad Monopoly
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Block Illegal 2
(with D-Bo)
  • Released: July 20, 2012[15]
  • Label: Brick Squad Monopoly
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Bad Boys for Life
(with Sy Ari da Kid)
  • Released: July 26, 2012[16]
  • Label: 1017 Brick Squad, Brick Squad Monopoly
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Charted singles
Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US
R&B/HH
[17]
"She Be Puttin' On"
(Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame featuring Slim Dunkin)		 2011 77 Ferrari Boyz

References
  1. "Slim Dunkin Dies - Today in Hip-Hop". XXL. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  2. "Block Illegal 2: My Brother's Keeper". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  3. "Built 4 Interrogation by Slim Dunkin on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  4. "Slim Dunkin Killed In Atlanta Music Studio". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  5. "Suspect arrested in killing of rapper Slim Dunkin". WSB-TV. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  6. "Vinson Hardimon, Atlanta rapper, gets 25 years in Slim Dunkin murder case". CBS News. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  7. "Slim Dunkin - The Dunkumentary Lyrics and Tracklist". Genius. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  8. "Waka Flocka Flame & Slim Dunkin - Twin Towers Mixtape Hosted by Trap-A-Holics, DJ Ace". LiveMixtapes. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  9. "Slim Dunkin - Built 4 Interrogation (Hosted By Waka Flocka Flame) Mixtape Hosted by DJ Holiday, Trap-A-Holics". LiveMixtapes. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  10. "Slim Dunkin - Dunkin the Competition Lyrics and Tracklist". Genius. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  11. "Bad Boys by DA Kid & Slim Dunkin on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  12. "Slim Dunkin - Menace II Society (Hosted By Waka Flocka) Mixtape Hosted by DJ Holiday". LiveMixtapes. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  13. "Slim Dunkin & D-Bo - Block Illegal Mixtape Hosted by Trap-A-Holics, DJ Spinz". LiveMixtapes. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  14. "Waka Flocka & Slim Dunkin - Twin Towers 2 (No Fly Zone) Mixtape Hosted by DJ Spinz, DJ Teknikz, DJ Kash". LiveMixtapes. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  15. "Slim Dunkin & D-Bo - Block Illegal 2 (Hosted By Waka Flocka) Mixtape Hosted by DJ Spinz, DJ Holiday, DJ Kash, Trap-A-Holics". LiveMixtapes. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  16. "Slim Dunkin & Sy Ari Da Kid - Bad Boys For Life Mixtape Hosted by DJ S.R., DJ 5150". LiveMixtapes. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  17. "Waka Flocka Flame Chart History: Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
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