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RIP Funny $Money 2026-08-24 by John Marinakis CONTRIBUTOR \| 0 Comments
Milwaukee rapper Funny $Money has died at the age of 33 after being fatally shot inside a recording studio on August 17. Police responded to the building near North 31st Street and Cameron Avenue at approximately 3:40 p.m. Funny $Money and fellow rapper Lil Sheisty, aged 21, were pronounced dead at the scene. A 28-year-old suspect was subsequently arrested. The circumstances surrounding the double shooting remain under investigation, with potential charges referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office. Funny $Money was an important figure in Milwaukee's recent hip-hop resurgence, becoming known for his punchline-heavy delivery, prominent R&B samples and lively regional production. His numerous collaborations connected him with artists including Sme Taxfree, Chicken P and Superthrowed Fay Fay. His notable releases included the 2022 mixtape "Don't Talk 2 Much," featuring "Rocky Balboa," and 2024's "I Got the Hook Up Vol. 1: Big Bucks No Whammies." He remained highly prolific during the years that followed, releasing his latest project, "Paid But Not Full, Vol. 1," in 2026. Sources: https://pitchfork.com/story/milwaukee-rapper-funny-dollarmoney-dies-at-33/, https://www.fox6now.com/news/2-milwaukee-rappers-killed-shooting-loved-ones-hold-vigil
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