Tdott Woo, an up-and-coming New York City-based rapper, was shot and killed Tuesday, just hours after signing a recording contract. He was 22.
The musician's record label Million Dollar Music confirmed his death with a
tribute on Instagram, writing alongside a collection of photos, "It's an honor to remain your friend until your last moments."
"Your memories will always stay with us no matter where we go & what we do. Sleep in peace," the post continued. "#LongLiveTdott Just know his legacy will always live, from his laugh to the dance everyone across the world does, some of us know him a friend, brother, cousin or just a fan but we all come together to tell you FLY HIGH "
Tdott Woo, born Tahjay Dobson, was fatally shot in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn on Tuesday afternoon, the New York Police Department confirmed to PEOPLE.
The rapper sustained a gunshot wound to the head and was transported to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to police.
The rapper was a friend and associate of rappers Pop Smoke — who was
shot and killed in February 2020 in L.A. — and Fivio Foreign, having appeared in music videos for both of those artists,
Complex added.