Rising Dallas rapper Zeethewizard, who released music as recently as last month, has passed away following a shooting outside a strip club on New Year’s Day.
As reported by CBS News, police responded to calls of a shooting outside the strip club Pink House at 3:45 a.m. local time on Jan. 1. Multiple people, including the 25-year-old rapper, were injured in the incident. Zeethewizard, real name Zequire Fields, was taken to a nearby hospital alongside four other victims. He succumbed to his injuries and died on Monday (Jan. 5).
In a post shared on her Instagram, his sister confirmed the news.
“With heavy hearts, we share that on January 5, 2026, our beloved Zee took his final breath and transitioned from this life,” she wrote. “Zee was more than an artist. He was a light. He consistently encouraged people to stay positive, keep going, and choose hope even when life gets heavy.”
As reported by the Dallas Morning News, police have yet to make any arrests in connection with the shooting. His family have indicated that they plan to announce funeral arrangements and a vigil to honor the late rapper soon.
Zeethewizard had been making a name for himself as part of the New Dallas collective. Fellow New Dallas rapper HeadHuncho Amir, who recently signed to Future’s record label FreeBandz, posted a loving tribute to Instagram.
“I’ll never let them forget about you,” he wrote alongside a slideshow of videos and photos of Zee. “To know Zee is to know bro was a cool genuine, loving, respectful person. Ms. Shannon raised you well. You ain’t deserve that shit kid. I’m glad I gave you your flowers everytime I seen you.”
