Glenn Thomas, better known by his stage name Doe B, was an American hip hop
recording artist from Montgomery, Alabama. He was perhaps best known for
being signed to fellow American rapper T.I.'s Atlanta-based record label, Grand
Hustle. Thomas was also known for his signature eye patch, the result of a
shooting that occurred in 2009. During his career he released several mixtapes,
including Trap Life and Baby Jesus; he was also featured on the 2013 Grand
Hustle compilation G.D.O.D.. Thomas was shot and killed on December 28, 2013 at
the Centennial Hill Bar & Grill, in his hometown of Montgomery. There have been
two posthumous projects, D.O.A.T. 3 and the compilation mixtape Doe B Presents
C.B.M.: Choppaz, Brickz & Money, released by Doe B's own label, Cote
Block Music. Musical career
On November 22, 2012, Doe B released his first full-length project, a mixtape
titled Trap Life, with Hoodrich Entertainment. The mixtape, which hosted
by American disc jockeys DJ Frank White and DJ Scream, includes production from
Lex Luger, Zaytoven, M16 and Will-A-Fool, among others.
He was signed to Grand Hustle Records by the label's founder T.I. in 2012 and
appeared on Hustle Gang's G.D.O.D. compilation mixtape, which was released
May 2013. He appeared on four tracks, "Kemosabe", "G.D.O.D.", "Real Niggas"
and the remix of his song "Let Me Find Out". Shortly after signing to Grand
Hustle, Doe B had secured a recording contract with Interscope Records. Doe B
later released his own mixtape, the 18-track Baby Jesus, in 2013. An
alternative 21-track mixtape with 18 of the original and three more tracks was
released and hosted by Maybach Music Group's DJ Scream. Doe B also released
music videos for "Let Me Find Out" featuring T.I. and Juicy J, "2 Many"
featuring Rich Homie Quan, and "Trap Muzik".
His debut studio album had been expected to be released in early 2014, on Grand
Hustle and Interscope. Following his death, his management confirmed that his
music would be released posthumously and that he had over 200 songs recorded. On
December 30, 2013, a new Raekwon song, featuring Doe B and T.I., titled "I
Wanna Know", was released. Later that day, Atlanta-based rapper Pastor Troy,
released a tribute song to Doe B, titled "Y'all Ain't Do Him Right". Also,
Another Montgomery-based rapper Tucold better known as his stage name Lb Young
Release His Tribute On New Years Titled "#RIPDOEB". On January 2, 2014, T.I.
released his own tribute song, which features Doe B, titled "Flying with
Angels". On January 9, 2014, T.I. revealed a teaser for a Doe B song
titled "Why", featuring himself. It was said to be a track featured on Doe B's
upcoming posthumous debut album. Then five days later, "Why" was released for
digital download. On April 1, 2014, Doe B's first full
posthumous project titled D.O.A.T. 3 was released. The mixtape features vocal
guest appearances from T.I., Young Dro, Trae Tha Truth and others. The
production was handled by Zaytoven, M16, K.E. on the Track and more producers. On
iTunes a Deluxe Edition of D.O.A.T. 3 was released on the same day. The Deluxe
Edition features 6 more tracks than the original, having 24 tracks in a total.
Big Kuntry King, T.I., Problem, Shad Da God are some of the guest appearances
featured on the Deluxe Edition, that aren't on the original. One of those 6
tracks "Homicide" featuring T.I. was turned into the second single of
D.O.A.T. 3. On June 13, 2014 Doe B Presents C.B.M.: Choppaz, Brickz & Money
was released. It's a compilation mixtape by Doe B's own label Cote Block Music.
The production was handled by Kartlin Bankz, 808 Mafia, Zaytoven and others.
Doe B appears on 7 tracks of the mixtape.
Personal Life Doe B was born Glenn Thomas in
Montgomery, Alabama, on June 13, 1991. He is the son of Shirley Thomas and
Kenneth Aaron. He wore an eye patch as a result of a shooting in 2009. He has 3
daughters. Death
On December 28, 2013, Doe B was shot at the Centennial Bar and Grill in
Montgomery, Alabama. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced
dead. A bystander, Kimberlie Johnson, was also killed, and six other patrons
were injured. The Centennial was housed in what was earlier known as the "Rose
Supper Club", which was the subject of a shooting in December 2012 that left six
people injured. It had also been the location of multiple shootings over the
past seven years. The name of the venue had been changed after the most recent
incident. After the latest shooting, Mayor Todd Strange ordered the club to
close immediately. On December 30, 2013, 25-year-old Jason
McWilliams of Montgomery turned himself in to MPD detectives. He would then be
charged with two counts of capital murder and is being held without bond.
Montgomery Police Department detectives concluded that the "shooting stemmed
from an ongoing dispute between McWilliams and Doe B." A second local
25-year-old man, named Darius Thomas was also arrested for the murders and
charged accordingly. On January 3, 2014, a third shooting victim 20-year-old Tim
Hamilton died from the gunshot wounds. Doe B's funeral was held in Montgomery,
Alabama on January 4, 2014. T.I. spoke at the funeral praising Doe B and
speaking about how bright of a future in music he really had. On January 11,
2014, it was reported that three of the five surviving victims of the shooting
were suing the Centennial Hill Bar & Grill. The plaintiffs Keldric Landon,
Clarence Young, Jr. and Ferro Bennett have filed lawsuits against Centennial,
The Flight LLC, its owner Nicole Bankhead, and the club's security
company. Landon was the most injured suffered multiple gunshot injuries
requiring surgery. All three victims claimed in the lawsuit that the club's
bouncers were bribed into allowing weapons into the building. They are
seeking compensation for medical expenses, loss of work, and pain and
suffering. On September 30, 2014 it was discovered
that someone had tried to disturb Thomas's grave. His mother has expressed
concern and is considering moving his body to an unmarked grave.
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References External links
Doe B at AllMusic Doe B discography at Discogs
Doe B on Facebook Doe B on Myspace