Rapper Signed To Future's Freebandz Label Shot In Dallas On New Year's Day

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Nov 1, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Recording artist Future performs before the game between the Memphis Grizzlies and the Detroit Pistons at FedExForum. Memphis Grizzlies beat the Detroit Pistons 111 - 108. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
ZeeTheWizard reportedly signed with Future's Freebandz label in November of last year after building a name in Dallas hip-hop.

Rising Dallas rapper ZeeTheWizard was celebrating 2026 with BigXthaPlug at the grand opening of local strip club Pinkhouse Dallas last night (Thursday, January 1) when tragedy struck. According to The Dallas Morning News, he was one of four victims who were injured in a shooting at the establishment, to which police reportedly responded at around 3:45AM local time. The Texas MC had signed to Future's Freebandz record label.

Dallas news outlet WFAA reportedly confirmed via various family members that he is in the hospital in critical condition. Zee reportedly suffered multiple gunshot wounds, including one allegedly to the head, during an alleged altercation which reportedly took place in the club's parking lot.

At press time, Dallas police have reportedly not announced any arrests made in connection to this tragic incident. They reportedly continue to investigate the situation for motive, circumstances, and other factors. ZeeTheWizard's family reportedly surrounds him at a North Texas hospital as of writing this article. Per The Dallas Morning News, various relatives asked folks to stop speculating on his condition via social media posts on Facebook and Instagram.

Who Is ZeeTheWizard?

For those unfamiliar, ZeeTheWizard made a name for himself in the Dallas hip-hop scene last year after kicking off his career in 2024. For example, his August single "Boss N***a" has amassed over 640,000 views on YouTube, and he signed with Future's Freebandz in November of 2025, according to AllHipHop.

Zee reportedly began his music career after an injury upended his athletic aspirations. In addition to working with fellow Dallas rappers like Zillionaire Doe and Yung Donn, he is also part of the New Dallas collective advocating for unity and peace in their local hip-hop scene.

BigXthaPlug's Reaction

Amid this news, a video also surfaced of BigXthaPlug reacting to the shooting on the scene. "They shot Zee in the head, what the f**k?!" he exclaimed in the clip, as caught by My Mixtapez on Twitter. We hope loved ones and fans get more information about this situation soon, and wish Zee a speedy recovery.

About The Author
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a staff writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH while completing his B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication at The George Washington University in the summer of 2022. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel treasures the crossover between his native reggaetón and hip-hop news coverage, such as his review for Bad Bunny’s hometown concert in 2024. But more specifically, he digs for the deeper side of hip-hop conversations, whether that’s the “death” of the genre in 2023, the lyrical and parasocial intricacies of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle, or the many moving parts of the Young Thug and YSL RICO case. Beyond engaging and breaking news coverage, Gabriel makes the most out of his concert obsessions, reviewing and recapping festivals like Rolling Loud Miami and Camp Flog Gnaw. He’s also developed a strong editorial voice through album reviews, think-pieces, and interviews with some of the genre’s brightest upstarts and most enduring obscured gems like Homeboy Sandman, Bktherula, Bas, and Devin Malik.

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