Rapper ‘shot at 25 times’ during ‘targeted’ murder attempt as he is rushed to hospital with multiple injuries

By ALESIA STANFORD FOR DAILYMAIL.COM

Published: 17:14 BST, 23 May 2025 | Updated: 17:15 BST, 23 May 2025

Rapper Skilla Baby was lucky to be alive after what police are calling a ‘targeted’ attempt on his life. 

The rapper, 26, who was named the BET Amplified Artists in 2024, was driving in the Detroit area near 8 Mile Road by Beech Daly when someone opened fire on his black SUV about 7pm on Thursday night. 

TMZ has reported the shooter fired some 25 rounds at the vehicle. 

The rapper, whose legal name is Trevon Gardner, was injured and swerved into a commercial building in the area. 

Police say a bystander who saw the shooter drive away took Gardner to the hospital and called 911. 

The CFWM artist was reportedly grazed in the head and back, shot in the hand and sustained an injury in his thigh, but is expected to make a full recovery.

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Rapper Skilla Baby, 26, survived an attempt on his life in the Detroit area Thursday evening;  Pictured in Los Angeles in June 2024 

Warm wishes and prayers came in from his fans after they heard about the attack. 

‘Heavenly Father please bring this man a safe healing and easy recovery in Jesus mighty name we all pray amen!❤️’ wrote one fan on the Skilla Baby Instagram page

‘I’m praying for a quick recovery and move out of the D. God bless you, sweetheart ❤️,’ wrote another. 

‘Prayers to you. You will have a fast and healthy recovery and will continue to be shield(ed) by the most high,’ was another plea to the heavens.  

The motive behind the shooting is unclear.

Gardner has been known for his peacemaking efforts, including helping mend a rift between fellow Detroit rappers Tee Grizzley and Sada Baby in July 2023., according to Rap-Up.com.  

In 2024, the Bae rapper collaborated with Detroit officials in a gun buy-back program that was also aimed at helping people with criminal records find jobs. 

Gardner was discovered by Sada Baby and released the mixtape Push That S**t Out Skilla in 2019.

According to TMZ, someone fired some 25 bullets into the  CFWM rapper’s SUV, grazing him on the head and back and hand.  He also received a thigh injury; Pictured in Los Angeles in June 2024 

Skilla Baby, whose legal name is Trevon Gardner, is expected to make a full recovery. The suspect was still at large and the motive for the attack was unknown; Pictured in Los Angeles in June 2024

His breakout track Womack was released in 2020, and in 2022 he released the album We Eat The Most, featuring the singles Icky Vicky Vibes and Tay B Style.

The songwriter is known for his women-empowering lyrics.

‘I grew up around women. Everybody wants women to love them. Women are some of the strongest people on Earth,’ he said.

‘I do it subconsciously,’ he explained of his female-friendly songs. ‘It’s not like I am trying to do it; it just happens naturally,’ he told Rap-Up in May 2024. 

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Rapper ‘shot at 25 times’ during ‘targeted’ murder attempt as he is rushed to hospital with multiple injuries

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