On March 22, 2025, rappers Sauce Walka and Sayso P were shot outside the Westin Hotel near the FedEx Forum, leaving Sayso dead and Walka injured. According to a March 31, 2025, update from Memphis police, the suspect Jayden Dandridge was found dead in Houston. The warrant that had been issued for his arrest was canceled.
The police are now searching for the second suspect, Kevin Brown, who is facing various charges, including murder. A post on X shared by Memphis police stated:
“A second suspect, Kevin Brown, 22, has been identified and remains at large. A warrant for his arrest has been issued charging him with First-Degree Murder, Attempted First-Degree Murder, Employment of a Firearm during the Commission of a Dangerous Felony, and Theft of property $10,000-$60,000.”
Previously, the police announced that a warrant had been issued for Jayden Dandridge on charges of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder, and two counts of using a firearm in the commission of a felony.
After the shooting, Sauce Walka was taken to a hospital due to a leg injury, while Sayso P lost his life at the scene. TMZ noted that Dandridge was seen inside a stolen 2021 Dodge Challenger, the vehicle involved in the shooting.
According to the Memphis Police, the attack appeared intentional. The victims were standing near a vehicle when another car approached. Several individuals exited, opened fire without saying anything, and then quickly re-entered their car and drove away.
Sauce Walka expressed his tribute to Sayso P in an Instagram post
In an Instagram post, Sauce Walka expressed regret about his choice of trip to Memphis, yearning for Walka to finally accept an invitation to visit.
He reminisced about their friendship over the last four years since Sayso P joined their circle, highlighting his efforts to assist in improving Sayso P's life. Sauce Walka wrote:
“Words or tears can’t explain the loss I feel! Splatt I wish your fat ahh listened to me and stayed in the room. I told u we could smoke that blunt after security and the rest of our familia pull up.. SOSAMAN TOLD U F .. dat weed wait til we leave an hit superior first.. You always so hardheaded blood but u kno ima ride wit u regardless we come together we leave together.”
Sauce Walka acknowledged Sayso P's loyalty and support during their travels and work together. He emphasized that Sayso P passed away as a successful young boss, and he intends to ensure the world remembers him that way.
In an interview with Wikid Films, Sauce Walka reflected on Sayso P's death, stating that if he wished, he could call upon hundreds of loyal supporters from various cities, including his own, to seek revenge. However, despite the deep pain and emotional toll of the loss, he stressed that retaliation would not be the right path.
He recognized that his brother had his own matters to handle, and while someone had the opportunity to hold him accountable in a similar way, his life was taken without justification.