Suspect Named in Shooting Death of Rapper Over Candy
The late rapper Notorious B.I.G.’s seemingly prophetic song, “You’re Nobody Until Somebody Kills You,” comes to mind as Atlanta’s underground rap scene grieve over the death of rapper Slim Dunkin, 24.
Dunkin, real name Mario Hamilton, was virtually unknown to the rest of us outside of the underground scene, until he was killed.
Police say Hamilton was shot once in the chest — reportedly over a piece of candy at a southeast recording studio on Dec. 16.
Hamilton, who was 6-8, towered over his shorter assailant who produced a gun and shot Hamilton. Friends loaded the mortally wounded rapper into a car and rushed him to Grady hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police say about 20-30 people were present inside the recording studio on Memorial Drive when the gun went off. But no witnesses came forward.
On Thursday, police identified Atlanta rapper Young Vito, 28, as the gunman. Police say Vito, real name Vinson Hardimon, is in danger, and he is being urged to turn himself in.
“We are urging Mr. Hardimon to turn himself in to authorities because we have reason to believe he may be in danger,” read a police statement released to the AJC.com.
According to the AJC, “Slim Dunkin was a childhood friend of Waka Flocka Flame’s and appeared on Gucci Mane and Waka’s “Ferrari Boyz” album released over the summer.”
His funeral is set for 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, at Berean Christian Church in Stone Mountain. Burial will follow at Hillandale Memorial Gardens in Lithonia.
Police are seeking the public’s help in finding Young Vito.They said calls can be made to Atlanta Crimestoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or contact the Atlanta Police Department’s homicide unit at 404-546-4235.
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Over candy???? What you mean auntie?
Walking dead..
Sandra elaborate, please.
Knee Grows dying over Now or Laters is just a whole new low… Two lives lost. Makes no sense.
Young lives just wasted. Sad story.
@ Melissa Niice: police say Slim had a piece of candy in his hand and the other guy snatched it. So the fight was on. You know, dumb sh*t.
wonder if this will make the First 48 They are in Ga. this season.
Over candy!?!?!?!?!? What kind of candy? My hubby ate my king size snicker and I was
for a couple of days
@ Sandra thanks, wowwwwww! Thats a damn shame!
@Eb, your a fool…I am on the flo!
Vito might already be dead.
@Bird I wouldn’t doubt it.
So dead at ebony at this point!
Sandra Rose says:
@ Melissa Niice: police say Slim had a piece of candy in his hand and the other guy snatched it. So the fight was on. You know, dumb sh*t.
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Not that it matters, but I read it was the other way around. Slim grabbed the candy.
My thoughts: these two had pre-existing beef. The candy snatcher wanted to set it off and that’s exactly what he did.
@ bird, yes I feel it was much deeper, and the candy snatch was the opportunity to get it cracking.
Bird is right. The other cat had the candy and Slim grabbed it a and dared him to do something about it and he did… Or that’s what I heard.
Dead Man Walking!!!!
Big Dummy!!! Nicca’s cease to amaze me!!!
“We are urging Mr. Hardimon to turn himself in to authorities because we have reason to believe he may be in danger,” — Run Forrest Run!!!
Don’t run now stay and take your medicine chump! Eye for an Eye!
Sad. Just sad. 20 people and no one saw anything. Senseless violence. Now this other dude probably got a bounty on his head whether he in or out of jail.
That is so not gangsta
So, brothas killing eachother over snicker bars now??
If they don’t find him soon he will def be on the next 48 cause they are filming in Decatur now. OH HAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY KANDI BURRESS LOL.
Dude enough with the stalkin already!
Mornin Fam
Morning Luscious
Good Morning All
You have got to be kidding me. No way this young man’s life ended so early and in such a tragic way over a piece of candy. My prayer’s are with the family. Our young, black men have to do better. Two lives are now gone over some nonsense.
Nasir Rahim says: If they don’t find him soon he will def be on the next 48 cause they are filming in Decatur now. OH HAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY KANDI BURRESS LOL.
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oh damn, the first 48 is here???
You’d love to hear the story how the thugs live in worry
Duck down in car seats, heat’s mandatory
Running from Jake, gettin chased, hunger for papes
These are the breaks many mistakes go down out of state
Wait, I had to let it marinate we carry weight
Trying to get laced, flip the ace stack the safe
Millionaire plan to keep the gat with the cop camera
Making moves in ATLANTA, back and forth scrambler
Cause you could have all the chips, be poor or rich
Still nobody want a nigga having ****
If I ruled the world and everything in it, sky’s the limit
I push a Q-45 Infinit
It wouldn’t be no such thing as jealousies or B Felonies
Strictly living longevity to the destiny
I thought I’d never see but reality struck
Better find out before your time’s out, what the fugg??
If I ruled the world
I’d free all my sons
(I love ‘em love ‘em baby)
Black diamonds and pearls
(could it be, if you could be mine we’d both shine)
If I ruled the world
Still living for today
In these last days and times
*Tis all I have to say on the subject above*
405 How ju be
If they don’t find him soon he will def be on the next 48 cause they are filming in Decatur now. OH HAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY KANDI BURRESS LOL.
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Actually when anything is on the first 48 they find them quick, and he would not be on the run. Also East Atlanta is not Decatur
Also no one saw nothing come on. Wow he had some really good friends 
Good morning, everyone!
Tis the season and shyt Tatted
slim dunkin and young vito?????
@Luscious, I’m pretty good. How u durin? Any adventures to walmart with meth heads last night?
Morning All!!
I hope that candy is slang for something else because a Laffy Taffy isn’t worth a life sentence.
Morning er’body
I’ve seen plenty of the first 48 episodes where the killer ecapes to Mesico, or they don’t find him for months…this reminds me of the guy from Louisville I think they called him the Shiznit because of a dance he made up. Anyway, a human life isn’t valued in the least anymore
Morning Cotton Candy and LaTech
Tatted
I was gonna leave early but now I dont know. They’re workin on a water line and my water will bwe off until 2, my knee is swollen so I can’t go shoppin so I might be stuck inthis mfcka!
405 I didnt go to Wally world but I did do a good deed last night, gave away a china cabinet, nice white canopy bed for a little girl, a coffe table and a hugr decorative vase for a needy family to try and balance out all the eveil shyt I’ve done the past year but some how I dont think that’s gonna do it!
@Hershey- I remember that episode. That was over something dumb too. I think jealousy and stupidity combined is a dangerous thing.
Morning fam
This is just not my week, but I am looking at the positives and being thankful in spite of.
@Luscious, No matter how much evil chit you do its always good to do a good deed
I don’t want a lot for Christmas
There’s just one thing I need
I don’t care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is…
You
I don’t want a lot for Christmas
There’s just one thing I need
I don’t care about the presents
Underneath the Christmas tree
I don’t need to hang my stocking
There upon the fireplace
Santa Claus won’t make me happy
With a toy on Christmas day
I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
All I want for Christmas is you
You baby
I won’t ask for much this Christmas
I don’t even wish for snow
I’m just gonna keep on waiting
Underneath the mistletoe
I won’t make a list and send it
To the North Pole for Saint Nick
I won’t even stay awake to
Hear those magic reindeers click
‘Cause I just want you here tonight
Holding on to me so tight
What more can I do
Baby all I want for Christmas is you
Ooh baby
All the lights are shining
So brightly everywhere
And the sound of children’s
Laughter fills the air
And everyone is singing
I hear those sleigh bells ringing
Santa won’t you bring me the one I really need
Won’t you please bring my baby to me…
Oh I don’t want a lot for Christmas
This is all I’m asking for
I just want to see my baby
Standing right outside my door
Oh I just want you for my own
More than you could ever know
Make my wish come true
Baby all I want for Christmas is…
You
All I want for Christmas is you… baby
MERRY CHRISTMAS in advance loves
BAH HUMBUG!
Heeey Zoe Zoe, LaTech, Iheart & Free
@ Hershey – Exactly. I’ve seen plenty of episodes where they don’t catch the killer or suspect, etc.
@ Brown – Awww, that’s effed up. I hope your knee gets better and it’ll be 2 before you know it so you’ll have your aqua.
@ Zoe Zoe – This HAS NOT been my week either, but like you, i’m looking at the positive. I hope your son is feeling better!
So this retired Colonel always offers to bring me breakfast and lunch anytime he goes to the cafeteria or out. I’m the only onw he asks. Of course I have to pay for iot so should I read anything into this besides him just being nice
Awwww Suga Walls don’t be like that
where’s that chocolate wine
@ Naija
Hey lovah Hey lovah
This is more than a crush
Hey lovah Hey lovah
This is more than a crush
Lovah – Hey lovah
This is more than a crush
Tatted nobody rocked a jumpsuit, scarf and white dress shoes like Ralph Furley!
@ lovezoe yep I think it was jealousy or something, smh!
Brown, if you gave away all of that and you still ain’t balanced out the evil chit, I’m throwing holy watta on you and I’m going to find our e-preacha to terch u and release the demon within u
<—- really Brown's demon named Taqaunetta, that bush is fuggin 
Morning Makeup Maven!!
Morning Naija!! Early Merry Christmas all!!
@ Brown – I wouldn’t read anything into it because you’re paying for your own. Hell, he’s a retired COLONEL! Maybe he does have a hankering for some “Suga Walls” but if that is the way he is attempting to show it, he’s going to need to invest into some chilvary courses!
merry christmas everyone!!
Hershey that’s ok I’m good, I almost gave away your doll
CTFu @ nobody rocks a jumpsuit, scarf and white shoes better than Mr. Furley
@Luscious, if you are paying for it I wouldnt read anything into. Maybe he just like u and thinks you are a nice person
Yes 405
Sandra has to approve the name
Brown you play to merch! Don’t even thank about given her away!
@Tatted- He is doing MUCH better! Thanks to you and everyone else that had him in your good thoughts and prayers!
Thanks Brown. Imma have to wait til she pop in here to change it then
405
they call me Miss Antisocial and I’ve told him how I don’t like people! I think he just understands me
everybody on here thinks I’m the meanes person in the office
@Tatted
Tatted baby, slip a sable under the tree for me
I’ve been an awful good girl
Tatted baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
Tatted baby, a ’54 convertible too, light blue
Well, I’ll wait up for you dear
Tatted baby, so hurry down the chimney tonight
LaTech
I’m in a “giving” mood
I almost feel bad, he just got back and had thios huge back with my breakfast, I thought his stuff was in therer too, he had his in his pocket, one small biscuit….
Brown,
He likes your thinking 
@ Naija *gasp* I
that song! 
@ Zoe Zoe – I’m so glad he’s doing better. Girl, ain’t nothing like the power of prayer!
@ Brown – GIRL, I fuggs w/Ralph fo’sho! I also will fugg w/Mr. & Mrs. Roper!
405
I told him I needed tires yesterday so he gave me a coupon to get 1 free and was thinkin to myself “how bout you offer to buy them”
I thought his stuff was in therer too, he had his in his pocket, one small biscuit….
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<————- Just bashed a souffle' from Panera Bread! I feel so ashamed!
Oh how sweet, he forogt to get me a fork so he just went and found me one, now how bout you offer to pay a damn bill!
through our convos I’ve learned his salary is 80k a yr plus he brings in an additional 3k a month as a retired Col
@ Brown – I get mad when ppl get my order wrong too, especially when I purchased my own!
BUT BE NICE!!!
Is he of caucasian persuasion by chance???
I thought his stuff was in there too, he had his in his pocket, one small biscuit
he’s hispanic, I just told him I’d give him a pass since yesterday he called me while he was out at lunch at went out of his way to bring me what I wanted plus when I left early yesterday he didnt charge me any leave since he was in charge
So we killing people for candy now? There had to have been some built up anger over something else that maybe the victim had no idea the shooter was upset about. It’s kinda like when your man constantly pisses you off and it builds up and when its the last straw you just go off on them.
RIP to the young brother. This was a senseless killing.
Brown COL wants to
them big ols biddies :tiddays:
@ Brown – Oh, okay. Hispanic….YEAH, HE AIN’T PURCHASING CHIT JUST YET! Especially not no food…PUZZAY, MAYBE, but food….
Some people fb accounts needs to be disabled. My old ass cousin is on there airing his personal grievances with my aunt on there and done got me pulled into his sh*t cause I’m annoyed.
I just want a happy holiday!!
Morning ya’ll!
Dougie
AAAAAND 
Oh and Good Morning all!
@Dougie, I just scroll right on pass anything that I think may be foolery
I read the first few words and if I see any dumb chit I just keep it moving
Morning Fam !!
Hey Vero
DOUGIE
ignore personal shyt on fb
dont even respond
DOUGIE
I’m the youngest and have a different dad from my siblibgs well one of my sisters decided to write this poem and posted it on fb for the worl to see anout their dad. He ended up marryin a white chick and takin and she had a daughter that he took care of. so my sis was basically askin why he left my mom etc but she failed to realize the niccah was VERY SORRY POINT BLANK PERIOD!
I got all kinds of phone calls askin WTF is she doin! That niccah been dead since 99
@ Vero
X’s 1,214,432,111
@ Brick City
Morning Makeup Maven
HERSHEY
he can suck on the tittays if he gon pay to play
Brown, lemme find out you volunteering the suck pockets for free
HERSHEY
It’s recession boo I aint volunteerin nothin!
here is the vebal exchange of what happen:
Slim: Ayo shawty where is my candy I ask for some twix M&M’s and sweet tarts Who ate my Got damn blow pop?
Young vito: Yo son you trippin, I took some of your Damn blow pop’s Nucca it aint that serious.
Slim: It is that damn serious Son those were mine you ain;t paying for ish up in here.
Vito: I got your blow pop right here nucca (grabs crotch) Suck on this nucca!
really a kid is dead over some candy really? I swear our youth and the ignorance. Just like they were fighting in the mall this AM over a pair of jordans and I’m like really these same ugly sneakers will be on sale in a month or right after xmas. then we wonder or get mad when Alabaster’s call us out or name or post mag articles calling us Nucca bitches and so forth.
Merry Xmas SR and happy new year.
2 up and 2 down
@Brown and Tatted and Iheart
Too late…already engaged in full FB battle. My issue is do NOT air our fam business on FB. And his issue is with my aunt (his mother) and he’s talking sooo much sh*t about her calling her ugly and stuff. Like wait a min….your KIDS who are alllll very well in their teens have a GREAT relationship with her and they are all on FB constantly so they can READ that sh*t. And so are his nieces and nephews who are in their teens and can READ that sh*t. Don’t destroy their image of her or try to hurt them like that cause you’re bitter!!
And he’s guilty of doing the SAME thing he’s mad at her for at LEAST 4 times over!!!! WTF?! I’m tired of it. He needs to go sit his azz on some shrink’s big comfy couch, get it out of his system once and for all and LET IT GO!! He’s in his mid-40s for fukk’s sake!
This is HORRIBLE…our lives are now valued at a 15 cents piece of candy! May he RIP and bless his family during this holiday season…Christmas will NEVER be the same for them….smh
DOUGIE
Do you really think arguin with him is gonna chage the way he feels. Some fols you can be rational with even if you are right
@ Dougie – Ooooh, I get what you are saying. Yeah, he’s wrong as hell for doing that. You wouldn’t think grown azz men do stuff like, but we all know that men can be more sensitive than women on any given day!
<——-DOESN'T WANNA BE HERE TODAY!
Morning chicas!
1 billion
@Tatted
Hey Iheart
DOUGIE you have mail
over a piece of cnady?
SILLY SHYT!
mmmkay, give me a sec…
I heard @His was released on bail last night…I’s so happy!
@FEFE U HEARD RIGHT
BISH HAD TO GIVE SANDY SOME EXXZZTRA ATTENTION 
@Lakes
I read alladat…Auntie Sandy is in the Christmas spirit…
@Brown
No it won’t- but he bashes her on there constantly and it makes me sick to see. And everybody in the fam will talk about it later like: “I don’t know why he said that or did that” but nobody says anything to him…
So fukk it…I did. Once again…..yet another fam member who’s house I probably WON’T be able to visit. Oh well. I ain’t even bothered by it. The truth is the truth. And I get tired of pussyfooting around folks.
Hey Fefe!!!!
He flares up like this around EVERY single holiday. All of them. Just tired of not saying what should have BEEN said to him about it.
It’s out there now….no more “forever hold your peace”….my “peace” went on a damn coffee break.
@ FeFe: email His_Mommy and tell her to click on the registration page and request a new password.
SO NOBODY GON PROTEST FOR CHIBY………………
I do want Chi back, but I think she said she doesn’t want to
MOrning Sandra
Mr. Furley
:occupyingpostforchibytex:
djm
I don’t know the whole story Douglas, but he needs a talking to from a guy, perhaps an older uncle, or cousin, but that ish is not cool at all!
#fbdoneturneddudesintobishes
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