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

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. His joint album with longtime associate

(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, while his single "

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the same week, later reaching number 92 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. On November 11, 2020, MO3 was shot and killed in his hometown.

Early life and career

MO3 was born in

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. 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.

Personal life

Noble was the father of three children, two girls and one boy.

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

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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. Two suspects were arrested for his murder: the gunman Kewon Dontrell White on December 9, 2020, and Devin Maurice Brown on April 23, 2021.

Discography

Studio albums

Mixtapes

Charted and certified singles

Record labels

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References

External links

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