Rapper Lil Loaded has died at age 20

• Dallas rapper Lil Loaded has died at age 20, officials said.
• The rising star, real name Dashawn Robertson, recently had his song "6locc 6a6y" certified gold.
• An attorney for Robertson said his death was the result of suicide.

Texas rapper Lil Loaded, whose real name was Dashawn Robertson, has died at age 20.

His death was confirmed on Monday by the Dallas County medical examiner's office. In a statement provided to Insider, Robertson's attorney, Ashkan Mehryari, said it was the result of suicide.

Robertson was awaiting trial for manslaughter after his friend, 18-year-old Khalil Walker, was fatally shot in October 2020.

He was initially arrested by the Dallas Police Department on a murder charge and indicted on the lesser charge in February of this year.

Mehryari said "there was no malice" involved in the shooting. Court documents claim Robertson "recklessly" caused Walker's death.

The young rapper, who was free on bond, was due in court for an admonishment hearing in Dallas on Tuesday.

"While pending charges as serious as Mr. Robertson's can be exceedingly stressful, and it certainly may have contributed to this tragic outcome, I believe he was in a good place mentally with regard to the charges and our upcoming court date," Mehryari told Insider.

He added: "I am unaware of, and would be very surprised if drugs were a factor, based on his court ordered drug tests while on bond."

Robertson grew up in California before moving to Dallas at age 10. He became a surprise breakout star two years ago when his single "6locc 6a6y" went viral.

Robertson released a homemade music video for the song in July 2019. Shortly after, the popular Polish YouTuber known as Tommy Craze praised the clip in a reaction video, which has nearly 4 million views.

The original music video has since racked up nearly 30 million views.

Robertson went on to release a string of singles with millions of streams, including "Opps On Fire" and "Gang Unit." He released his debut mixtape, also titled "6locc 6a6y," in December 2019.

"I just feel like I want to keep progressing," he told Complex in March 2020. "I want to look 15 years from now and say I'm still rapping and I'm still doing my shit. That's what I want to do. I don't see myself retiring in six years, 10 years. In 15 years, I want to still be doing it. Still dropping great consistent music."

After signing to Epic Records, Robertson released two more projects last year, titled "A Demon in 6lue" and "CRIPTAPE."

His breakout single was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America on May 25.

Robertson reacted to the achievement with an Instagram post on Thursday, calling his listeners the "dopest fanbase on earth."

According to a widely circulated screenshot, Robertson appeared to ask God for forgiveness in his final Instagram story.

"Dear most high, Please forgive me for my shortcomings and all of the times I've fell short of making you proud and being appreciative of the blessings that have been put in my life sometimes the lines are blurred between being solid and being heartless," he wrote.

"I ask for entrance into your kingdom thru all of my mistakes I know you love all of your children and I'm ready for my heart and soul to Join you."