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Shawty Lo

1976–2016

United States

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Carlos Rico Walker (March 22, 1976 – September 21, 2016), better known by his stage name Shawty Lo, was an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He is a founding member of the Southern hip hop group D4L, who were best known for their 2005 single "Laffy Taffy" — which topped the Billboard Hot 100 and received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). His 2007 debut single, "Dey Know", peaked within the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100.

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