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Surveillance footage has been released showing the deadly shooting that left Sauce Walka<\/a> injured and claimed the life of his artist, Sayso P<\/a>, in downtown Memphis. The incident happened on March 22 outside the Westin Hotel across from the FedEx Forum.<\/p>\n

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In the viral video circulating online, two men are seen exiting a white Dodge Charger and approaching a black Cadillac Escalade before opening fire. Another person, believed to be Sauce Walka, is seen running away. After the shooting, the suspects got back into the Charger and drove off.<\/p>\n

Sayso P, born Letorian Hunt, was shot and killed. He was 27 years old. Sauce Walka, who suffered a gunshot wound to the leg, was taken to a local hospital and is now recovering.<\/p>\n

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Video Footage surfaces showing gunmen shooting Sauce Walka and killing Sayso P in Memphis \ud83d\ude33<\/p>\n

The Suspects remain at Large pic.twitter.com\/zT8LgmCTZO<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 SAY CHEESE! \ud83d\udc44\ud83e\uddc0 (@SaycheeseDGTL) March 25, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

About Sayso P<\/h2>\n

Sayso P was a rising star in Memphis and a key member of The Sauce Factory (TSF) collective, collaborating closely with Sauce Walka. Sauce Walka often referred to Sayso P as part of his \u201cfamilia\u201d and worked closely with him on various projects. His work and dedication to the local scene made him a notable figure, with his roots firmly planted in the vibrant culture of his hometown.<\/p>\n

His music drew from the challenges of growing up in poverty and the struggles of keeping kids out of trouble, while also celebrating the rich African American heritage of Memphis. Deeply inspired by Houston\u2019s rap culture, Sayso P blended raw street stories with soulful melodies, leaving a lasting impact on the rap scene.<\/p>\n

Sayso P\u2019s Mother Speaks Out<\/h2>\n

Following the news of her son\u2019s death, Sayso P\u2019s mother made a public statement, sharing her thoughts on what happened:<\/p>\n

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\u201cHaters set him up\u2026 He was too loyal. Too loyal to the wrong people was his biggest downfall.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Her words have added to the growing conversation online, with many fans and social media users reacting to the tragedy and speculating about the circumstances.<\/p>\n

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Sayso P’s mom breaks her silence on his tragic death in a downtown Memphis shooting believed to have been targeted:<\/p>\n

“Haters set him up\u2026\u2026. He was too loyal. Too loyal to the wrong people was his biggest downfall.” pic.twitter.com\/NtnqMQGUxc<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 No Jumper (@nojumper) March 24, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Sauce Walka Responds<\/h2>\n

Sauce Walka posted a video tribute on social media in the days after the shooting, confirming Sayso P\u2019s death and sending his condolences. In the clip, he was seen with a bloody bandage on his leg.<\/p>\n

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Sauce Walka also left an Instagram post, sharing memories and words for Sayso P. In the post, he wrote:<\/p>\n

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\u201cWords or tears can\u2019t explain the loss I feel! Splatt I wish your fat ahh listened to me and stayed in the room. I told u we could smoke that blunt after security and the rest of our familia pull up.. SOSAMAN TOLD U F .. dat weed wait til we leave an hit superior first.. You always so hardheaded blood but u kno ima ride wit u regardless we come together we leave together. Wish u just went DR wit shimmy and shot off and skipped this trip to Memphis but u was to excited i finally agreed to come to da M.. its been 4 years since\u00a0@tsf1punch_10100<\/a>\u00a0brought u to the familia did everythingi could to help u change ur lifestyle from miami to all 50 states we been mashing and splashing together \ud83c\udd7f\ufe0f.. I learned a lot from u young spilla and I thankful for all the loyalty and support city to city hood to hood wit them sticks RAP HUSTLING\u203c\ufe0f U left earth as a RICH YOUNG BOSS U left this earth happy an successful ima make sure the world knows that who u really are\u203c\ufe0f But unfortunately most our kings and bosses are at war with each other. I hope one day we all \ud83d\uded1 STOP TAKING LIVES from our communities and actually start to enjoy and build better futures for our cultures. But the streets are the streets so \u2139 accept what came with being your big brother..\u201d<\/p>\n

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Online Speculation Picks Up<\/h2>\n

In the days since the shooting, rumors and theories have started spreading online. Some users questioned Sauce Walka\u2019s energy and attitude in videos posted after the shooting, with a few even pointing out how quickly his tone shifted from the initial tribute to promoting business ventures.<\/p>\n

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There are also unconfirmed rumors circulating about Sauce having insurance policies on artists, though no official sources or documentation have backed that claim. As of now, there\u2019s no public evidence supporting those claims, and no charges have been filed related to the incident.<\/p>\n

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Sauce walka was visibly unusual like hella low energy with heavy eyes prior to his artist being gunned down.. yet after wards the nigga back to his usually big bubbly wide eyes self. Ol demon ass MF.. I pray my sons want nothing to do with the industry.. pic.twitter.com\/FrbLb6D0rl<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 raracinnamon top 1% on OF (@cinnnsexy) March 24, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Police Continue Investigation<\/h2>\n

According to the Memphis Police Department, the shooting does not appear to be random.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis appeared to be a targeted shooting,\u201d<\/em> said MPD Assistant Chief Don Crowe. \u201cThe victims were outside by a vehicle. The suspect vehicle pulled up. Multiple people got out and fired shots without saying a word. Then they left.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The white Dodge Charger used in the shooting has been identified, but no arrests have been made. Police say they are using downtown surveillance and other tools to track the suspects. Investigators also said the victims and suspects were likely known to each other.<\/p>\n

Update: Suspect Identified in Shooting That Killed Sayso P<\/h2>\n

On March 27, Memphis Police officially identified the suspect in the deadly shooting that left Sauce Walka injured and took the life of his artist Sayso P. Authorities named 21-year-old Jayden Dandridge as the man responsible for the attack.<\/p>\n

Details about Dandridge\u2019s current whereabouts have not yet been released, and it\u2019s unclear if he is in custody. Police say the investigation remains active.<\/p>\n

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Update! Memphis Police identified the man responsible for killing Sayso P and injuring Sauce Walka as 21-year-old Jayden Dandridge pic.twitter.com\/nZk7EaTZQg<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 SAY CHEESE! \ud83d\udc44\ud83e\uddc0 (@SaycheeseDGTL) March 26, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

This update comes after days of public speculation and surveillance footage surfacing online showing the violent moment shots were fired.<\/p>\n

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