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Dominic "Money Clip D" Brown via Trae's Twitter feed
As police try to track down leads, Houston’s hip-hop community is mourning the shooting death of Dominic Levar Brown, known as Money Clip D, outside a southwest Houston after-hours club early Friday.
“This is one of those cases where we need witnesses to come forward,” Houston police spokeswoman Jodi Silva said.
Brown, 34, described as the “right-hand man” for rapper Trae (Frazier Thompson III), was sitting in a car and talking to friends outside the Breakers after-hours club in the 9600 block of Bissonnet when an unknown gunman opened fire about 5:30 a.m., fatally wounding him, according to reports.
Before the shooting, a seemingly unrelated fight ignited inside the club between two groups of people. The brawlers moved the fight outside and exchanged gunfire, HPD spokeswoman Jodi Silva said. No one reportedly was injured in that incident, which occurred between 4:30 and 5 a.m.
Brown, who reportedly did not hear the gunfire because of the loud music inside the club, walked to his car after the bar closed. He was sitting on the driver’s side talking to two women when the unknown gunman opened fire. No other injuries were reported in that incident.
Brown’s death sent shock waves through Houston’s tight-knit hip-hop community, which took to social media over the weekend to pay respects to Brown, who lived in Katy.
“We keep losing the good ones,” rapper Bun B said on Twitter.
Trae tweeted on his good friend: “R.I.P. my man clip ALWAYS showed me love whenever I touched H-Town or anywhere in Texas ... Me and My Brother Always Been Side By Side ...Win, Lose or Draw Against Whateva.”
On Thanksgiving Day, Trae and Clip D handed out food to underprivileged Houston residents, said Nancy Byron, Trae’s publicist.
“Everyone is gutted,” she said. “He (Clip D) was like a brother to Trae. If you saw Clip, you saw Trae.”
As news of the shooting began to spread early Friday, about 150 family, friends and fans gathered at a Houston hospital where he was being treated, waiting for news.
Money Clip D, with his friend Trae, put their love for the community into practice. Clip D managed Trae’s Project ABN, a musical group and charity.
In recognition of the rapper’s community involvement, Mayor Bill White in 2008 proclaimed July 22 as “Trae Day” in the city.
The giving continues today, Byron said. Trae is building a children’s center in southwest Houston that will serve as a transitional shelter for infants, children and young adults who are making the transition into foster homes through Child Protective Services.
Money Clip D embraced the idea with open arms because it is what he was all about, Byron said.
“He was never anything but sweet and respectable,” Byron said. “He handled Trae’s business very well. He was a great dad and a great friend.”
Meanwhile, Houston’s music community will show respects for Money Clip D at a candlelight vigil from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Alief Amity Park, 12509 Alief Clodine Road in Houston.
Anyone with information about the case is urged to call Houston police homicide division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS.
Maybe they killed him because his name is so awesome.
Coming from someone who calls themselves "unknown weed"...sure.
ITS ALWAYS SAD TO SEE ANOTHER STRONG BLACK MAN DIE ONE THAT IS DOING GOOD IN THE COMMUNITY AND GIVING BACK TO THE HOOD....MY HEART GOES OUT TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS...MAY GOD HELP YOU ALL IN YOUR TIME OF MOURNING... MAY HIS SOUL REST ON PEACE
the first part of the tweet that you quoted is actually a re-tweet originally posted by the rapper Lupe Fiasco:
http://twitter.com/#!/LupeFiasco/status/140163165924241409
Rest In Peace, Clip D.
My condolences go out to Trae & the rest of Clip's family & friends.
RIP CLIP, you were an awesome dude. Im glad that I had the chance to know you, even if only for a short time.
-Todd
I knew money clip-d that was my folk he was a great & dear friend. Gone but not forgotten
A rapper was shot? Unheard of!!
Have a lil respect he was a dad. Just because he was rapper and got shot dont mean he was doing ne thing wrong. U dont even know what happenes. What kind of person disrespects the dead like that???
Sorry to hear. And you'll never hear about this on 97.9 the Box, because they fire anyone who so much as mentions Trae or someone close to Trae or even plays a song that FEATURES Trae...
Sorry to hear. And you'll never hear about this on 97.9 the Box, because they fire anyone who so much as mentions Trae or someone close to Trae or even plays a song that FEATURES Trae...
Done in by the very lifestyle he glorifies and promotes.Sad yes, tragic NO. I wonder how many other "Great Dads" were in that club/parking lot at 5:30 am?
I dont know u but i know u didnt know him. Jus another pathetic loser on his computer making assumptions about stuff u know nothing about. Just because he was a rapper and got shot doesnt mean that u can judge him by his " lifestyle"
He who lives by the thug, shall die by the thug. You cannot glorify violence in music and song and then act all surprised you yourself become a victim of that violence. It's like creating prohibition and then complaining that you can't get a drink anymore.
Why not actors do it all the time yet and you don't talk down on them for their professions for example abortion doctors take lives all day but do you consider them serial killers and think that if someone murdered them that is what they deserve simply because they are doctors the perform that procedure? You know some of these guys really are great people, loving and caring family men and friends, and take responsibility for so many. I did not know this man personally but i will not judge him for going out and partying because we are all entitled to do so from time to time. But Tre's fam seems to be getting it pretty rough lately Stay Safe Out There! Peace....
Who? Who? and Who? Seems like a whole bunch of people who saw nothing.
i knew dominic since elmentry school then we went to olle middle school dude was agood man would give u the shirt of his bag if u needed it i will treasure the good times an phone conversation we had growing up in the SWAT.....LOVE U BRO
I hate rap and hip-hop music. Yet give the man some respect folks...he dead.
Rip CLIP'D we love you and you will always be missed , our love goes out to you and your family. We know you in a better place but you will always have that place in our hearts we love you.
To all u people who never met big bro clip d or Trae shouldnt have an opinion to what u think going on because bro was one of the realest people on earth lookedout for everyone n was a peacemaker Trae is street king who embraced people to do better thingsn life reread the article before u leave stupid comments Rip Big Bro clip d
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We gotta stop killing each other! Like H-Town said, black on black violence is the leading killer of our people. Maybe it is part of the rap/hip hop culture, but killing a brother never solved any problems. I wouldn't count out someone from The Box continuing to spread the hate about Trae and his people. It's sad our people have to keep dying.
For those who knew Clip,he was an awsome person, friend and father. Never turned his back on fam and friends. This is a great loss for ABN and the Brown family! I knew him very well, and we will miss his so much! We love you Clip D!
RIP Money Clip D.... my prayers to the Brown family, Trae and all of ABN keep your heads up. God does everything for a reason and this is no different. I know it always seems like he takes the good ones home, but there is a reason. Don't let Clip's passing slow anything down. I had only met him a few times mostly at the basketball courts on Highland Knolls, but he was one of the nicest, realist, and most athletic Big Lil Dudes I have ever met he was hooping out there! I can tell he really loved his kids and all the other little ones he would bring with him to the courts in Trae's Street King Van. He would always have some cd's posters or whatever to give to me and my homie. My homeboy is the wingman at some of the clubs ABN would be at and Clip D and Jayton always showed love he would even go recommend the wings to other club goers. He will ONLY be missed NEVER forgotten. He left a good impression on my heart and I'm sure countless others.
RIP Money Clip D.... my prayers to the Brown family, Trae and all of ABN keep your heads up. God does everything for a reason and this is no different. I know it always seems like he takes the good ones home, but there is a reason. Don't let Clip's passing slow anything down. I had only met him a few times mostly at the basketball courts on Highland Knolls, but he was one of the nicest, realist, and most athletic Big Lil Dudes I have ever met he was hooping out there! I can tell he really loved his kids and all the other little ones he would bring with him to the courts in Trae's Street King Van. He would always have some cd's posters or whatever to give to me and my homie. My homeboy is the wingman at some of the clubs ABN would be at and Clip D and Jayton always showed love he would even go recommend the wings to other club goers. He will ONLY be missed NEVER forgotten. He left a good impression on my heart and I'm sure countless others.
ummm for the person who thinks that Trae and/or Clip is a thug and doin shit besides helping people and giving back to the community...U NEED A REALITY CHECK. JUST TO MAKE IT CLEAR TO U...IF U DONT HAVE ANYTHING NICE TO SAY ABOUT ABN OR ANYONE WHO IS RESPECTED BY MANY PEOPLE....THEN SHUT YO DAMN MOUTH! Just because u may not be hurting there are plenty of us who are...i love and i miss u Clip! I WILL NEVER FORGET U!
First off lets get the record straight...What these guys do in life dosent validate who they are in Christ! Trae as well as other artist in the industry are doing marvelous things in the communities not just in Houston but around the world. They have taken their INFLUENCE that they have on others to help change this world. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. says it best when he quote "Life's most urgent question is: What are you doing for others?" Dominic "Money Clip D" Brown was God fearing man & enjoyed empowering as well as helping others. He has lived an awsome life as well as helped alot of people even when he couldnt or didnt have the time too. For you people that do not know anything about these artist Im advising you to be quiet! Instead of supporting the cause you rather destroy the cause! Now to all Clip D's friends, family, Trae & Abn & the Brown family: If GOD is for US who can be against us! I love all yall with the Love of the Lord I know yall are hurting as well as the city and myself is hurting. Im constantly praying because God has all of us covered! Trae...dont just keep your head up but look towards the hills from whence cometh your help & know your help is coming from the LORD! To the Brown family & friends...The bible states Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning time! Be Blessed & I will see you all wed. If its the Lords Will!
GOD IS TRYING TO USE YOU BRO!
T.o
R.ise
A.bove
E.verything
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B.lessed
N.ation
I love yall call me if you need me.....832-884-5571
Much of rap glorifies the thug life, violence, etc. Most people see rap like this so people reach an obvious conclusion, just another rapper gunned down, big surprise. Yes, I do not know this guy and if he was a nice guy and not a thug, then yes it was sad he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. "We must stop killing each other", good luck. That sentiment goes against much of rap music and the I'm tougher than you so I will kill you to prove my point lifestyle.
U dnt no ne thing about rap music loser. Stop making assumptions about stuff u have no clue about.
I MET CLIP IN DALLAS AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES EARLIER THIS YEAR WHEN I OPENED FOR TRAE THERE A1 DUDE.YOU CAN TELL THAT HE CAME FROM HUMBLE BACKGROUNDS.MUCH LOVE TO HIS FAMILY LIKE IT WAS ABN HAS LOST A GIANT IN THEIR MOVEMENT FOR REAL.I HAVE A BUDDY AS MY MANAGER AND TO SEE THE RESPECT THEY SHOWED TOWARDS US STILL IN THE STRUGGLE WAS GOOD.R.I.P FAM. PA OF WALKER-BROWN ENT. HOLD YOUR HEAD A.B.N FAM.
why? to give him a medal?
Somethings are unexplainable.... But just know God Do Not make any mistakes, he was ready for his son to come home. Me im still in shock because I have met and seen Money Clip a few time him and my loveone was very cool... Its shocking but God place us on this earth for a mission and I believe once you have completed your mission its time for you to go home... And for the ones that always have something negative to say just because he was a rapper do not mean he didn't know Jesus Christ. We not put on earth to judge others that for the man above to do, get your house in order and make sure you right with God before opening your mouth.... MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO MONEY CLIP FAMILY AND FRIENDS... KEEP YOUR HEAD UP... AND ALWAYS REMEMBER GOD DO NOT MAKE MISTAKES, HE WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU OR FORSAKE YOU...
Sometime things are unexplainable... Me myself Im still in shock... I got to met and see Money Clip a few times, him, Trae and my loveone was real good friends... It is a shocking but one thing I can say is God make no mistakes... And for the ones that want to be negative.... word of wisdom DON'T just because he was a rapper do not mean he was not one with GOD. It is not for you or anybody else to judge because he was a rapper, that has nothing to do with death. Everybody is put on this earth to complete and mission and once that mission is completed God is ready for his children to come home. SO How about the next time you get ready to open your mouth to judge someone MAKE SURE YOUR HOME IS IN ORDER, MAKE SURE YOU ONE WITH GOD... My prayes go out to Money Clip family and friends KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND REMEMBER GOD WILL NEVER LEAVE YOU OR FORSAKE, AND GOOD MAKE NO MISTAKES.... HE WAS READY FOR HIS CHILD TO COME HOME..
man donmic brown what a lost..who ever new him since olle middle school knew that nic was a straight a student..never got nothing less then A. HONOR ROLL KID. AND HE RAN THE HELL OUT OF THAT FOOTBALL..WE GOING TO MISS YOU CLIP..A REAL S.W.A.T LEDGEND..MONEY CILP R.I.P BABY..LOVE YOU BOY..I KNOW YOU UP THER KICKING IT UP THERE WITH. BANK ROLL, LIL TRENT,DONALD G LOCC GUZMAN,AND THE REST OF THE S.W.A.T SOLDIERS.YA BOY CHAYNE CROSSLEY
i have never seen so many people that think the death of someone, no matter there profession as well deserved... you people thats posted this insensitive crap should be ashamed and clearly do not have a heart for humanity. Racist and elitist attitudes will get you nowhere, you better hope this never happens to you or your family and if it does remember what you posted here...
Thats why I hate blogs! Clip was a good dude and my cousin's fiancé. People's comments are disgusting when they don't know shit. So what if he was out? That doesn't mean he deserved to lose his life. By the way you, because of his philantropy in the Houston community, the mayor declared December 1st as the Dominic Levar Brown Day! So think before you make ignorant, judgemental comments as you spineless assholes hide behind your alias names and laptops typing stupid ass messages!
MR.GRIM .. PAY MY RESPECT TO MY FAMILY ...I keep the good memory about our child child hood times and I smile...south west park....hoop dreams....family for ever! Park villiage for ever..Boone road...rodeo square ...morning til I join you and big spanky...
May God be with his family and love ones. R.I.P.
how u going kill someone while they sitting in the car rip clip d but that person who killed him going get his pay back by getting shot