Shawty Redd Explained

Shawty Redd
Birth Name:	Demetrius Lee Stewart^[1]
Birth Date:	21 June 1981
Origin:	Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Years Active:	1997–present

Demetrius Lee Stewart (born June 21, 1981), better known by his stage name Shawty Redd,^[2] is an American record producer^[3] and rapper. He is cited as one of the pioneers of the production style which would become synonymous with the trap subgenre.^[4]

Production style

Shawty Redd is known for his traditional trap style and ominous, horror-influenced melodies and chord progressions. A good example of this is his production on Trap House and . He can also compose melodic instrumentals similar to his work on Snoop Dogg's "Sensual Seduction".

Murder charge

In 2010 Redd shot and killed long term collaborator Damon Martin at Redd's house in Atlanta. Redd was charged with murder but acquitted after the judge ruled Redd acted in self defense.^[5]

Awards and nominations

!|-|align=center|2008|"Sensual Seduction"|Grammy Award for Best Rap Song||^[6]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Shawty Redd Cleared Of Murder Charges – MTV. https://web.archive.org/web/20141108000859/http://www.mtv.com/news/1673718/shawty-redd-cleared-murder-charges/. dead. November 8, 2014. MTV. Viacom International. Markman. Rob. November 3, 2011. October 15, 2014.
2. Web site: 2021-06-15 . Shawty Dred AKA Mercedes Reshard New Is A Creative Paving His Own Way As He Sits Down With ThisIs50 (Interview) . 2022-09-29 . Thisis50 . en-US.
3. News: Gucci Mane, No Holds Barred. Caramanica. Jon. December 13, 2009. The New York Times. 27. September 22, 2011.
4. Web site: Here's who really invented trap music. Setaro. Shawn. April 17, 2018. Complex. August 9, 2020.
5. Web site: Shawty Redd Cleared of Murder Charges in 2010 Case . November 3, 2011 .
6. Web site: Demetrius Stewart. September 4, 2020. GRAMMY.com.