Raw Thug

Raw Thug, also known as Raw Thuggin, Raw Thug33 and Gangsta Reppa, was an American gangster rapper and gang member. His debut single "Smokin Hot" was controversial because of the disturbing lyrics and message.

Origin
Raw Thug was born Gabriel Mosley in Los Angeles, California. He was raised in the suburbs. It is unknown when Mosley started rapping, but it’s clear that it was at a young age. By year 1999, Thug had received some attention on the internet. In a blog-news post on January 5, 2000, a user claimed that Raw Thugs music gave him headaches and nausea. He was later given a controversial title, "the bill cosby of today’s hip hop".

Shooting incident
According to several news stories, a man was shot in a robbery attempt. This occurred in May 2003 and apparently it was at night. The man was later identified as 26-year old Gabriel M.. Mosley claimed that members of the Asian gang Pratzuka, was after him. He survived with significant injuries to face and chest.

Death
Mosley was shot and killed on June 7, 2003, less than a month after being shot in the face. Allegedly, Mosley had attended a party and left at c. 21:49 pm,. At 22:05 pm, he stopped at a red light. A black Toyota with tinted windows pulled up beside him. An unknown assailant, rolled down the window and opened fire. Mosley was hit in the head, arm, chest, leg and jaw. He opened the car door and fell out, dying on the concrete road. Police responded and were already on the scene by 22:13 pm. One witness was gang member Joyce Adams, who later died in the hospital from stab wounds, and therefore couldn’t testify in court. Another person also served as a witness. The murder remains unsolved.