Oakland's community is mourning the death of a local rapper and entrepreneur who was killed during a meet-and-greet at the grand opening of Glamor Beauty Supply. The artist, known as Tan DaGod, was fatally shot last Saturday afternoon, and another individual was injured. KRON4 reported that the shooting occurred at the strip mall on 40th Street and Telegraph Avenue around 5 p.m., prompting attendees to seek shelter in a nearby donut shop.
The chaotic scene was described by a donut shop worker, who first thought the gunfire was part of the music. The Oakland Police Department is currently seeking to identify the shooter, and no arrests had been made as of Sunday evening. As per KRON4, Tan DaGod, who had posted about the event to her nearly 20,000 Instagram followers shortly before the shooting, was confirmed dead by paramedics upon their arrival. KTVU highlighted that the second victim was last reported to be in stable condition, with police urging anyone with information to reach out to them directly.
Grief and tributes quickly spread across the community and social media, with Bay area rapper and philanthropist Mistah F.A.B., a personal acquaintance of Tan DaGod, expressing his condolences. He said he was originally booked for the same event but did not attend. In an Instagram post, Mistah F.A.B. remembered Tan as "a hustling ass go getter, with a world of ambition,drive and courage and a heart big as TEXAS!!!!" expressing his love for the fallen artist and extending warm wishes to her family and supporters, known as #Tannation.
Those with any information relevant to the investigation are encouraged to contact the Oakland Police Department at (510) 238-3821 or utilize the tip line at (510) 238-7950, as well as send any videos or photos to [email protected].
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