Slim Dunkin Explained

Slim Dunkin
Birth Date:1987 8, mf=yes
Birth Place:Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Death Place:Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Years Active:2009–2011
Label:1017 Records

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 Records.[1] Hamilton frequently collaborated with Mane, alongside Waka Flocka Flame and D-Bo (now known as Derez De'Shon).[2]

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
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
  • 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
  • Released: March 24, 2011[13]
  • Label: 1017 Brick Squad, Brick Squad Monopoly
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Twin Towers 2 (No Fly Zone)
  • Released: August 5, 2011[14]
  • Label: Brick Squad Monopoly
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Block Illegal 2
  • Released: July 20, 2012[15]
  • Label: Brick Squad Monopoly
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
Bad Boys for Life
  • Released: July 26, 2012[16]
  • Label: 1017 Brick Squad, Brick Squad Monopoly
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Charted singles

Title! rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
R&B/HH
[17]
"She Be Puttin' On"
201177Ferrari Boyz

Notes and References

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