DALLAS — Five months after Mo3’s death, his record label, Empire, has released the posthumous album “Shottaz 4Eva,” giving fans more music to celebrate the life of Melvin Noble.

The 12-track album features notables like Boosie BadAzz, YFN Lucci and Kevin Gates.

What You Need To Know

  • Mo3, also known as Melvin Noble, was shot to death on Nov. 11 on Interstate 35 at Clarendon Drive, according to police

  • Kewon Dontrell White was arrested in connection with the rapper's death on Dec. 11

  • "Shottaz 4Eva" is the fourth installment in the "Shottaz" mixtape series, which debuted in 2014

  • Unlike many artists, Mo3 owned his masters

Leading up to the release, Mo3’s family and team posted a message to his Instagram account thanking fans for their continued support. The Dallas artist was shot to death last October in what police described as a brazen attack on Nov. 11. Kewon Dontrell White, the man police alleged killed Noble, was arrested on Dec. 9 on multiple charges and remains behind bars.

“We miss his warm and fiercely loyal presence every day,” the post reads. “He appreciated his fans more than anything and your love has sustained us through a dark time and helped keep his memory alive.”

“Shottaz 4Eva” is the fourth installment in the “Shottaz” mixtape series following “Shottaz Reloaded,” “Shottaz 3.0” and “Shottaz” that has come out over the past decade. The release of the album on April 8 was met with anticipation from fans as the first single “Outside” was teased with a visual. The music video has been viewed more than 10 million times on YouTube since its debut on March 19.

“Music was the light and passion of Mo’s life,” the post reads. “It provided a way for him to express his innermost self and a path for providing a better life for himself and his family. Mo made all his projects with his family, his friends and his fans in mind and this one is no different. We hope it brings more light and comfort.”

“Outside,” featuring OG Bobby Billions, opens with a scene of a man being shot to death in the middle of the street eerily similar to the manner in which Mo3 was killed. Homemade videos of Mo3 can be seen throughout the video including clips of a balloon release and candlelight vigil that was hosted in his honor that week he died.

Shortly after his death, his manger Brandon Rainwater talked about the upcoming album and how he was hesitant to release music since the lyrics closely matched the circumstances of the 28-year-old’s downfall. Spectrum News 1 reached out to Rainwater for comment but did not get a response.

“Some songs I don’t want to put out, because it sounds like you’re talking about another story, but you’re talking about the same thing that just happened to you,” said Rainwater in an interview with Mogul Media. “But, that was Mo3. Mo3 told stories. He told real-life stories he’s been through and what he sees other people go through.”

Since his death, artists have kept Mo3’s name alive reflecting on his skill and talent as a soulful singing rapper from the south whose life was cut short. 

“Mo3 one of the coldest mother [expletive] ever did this s---t and that’s from a cold mother [expletive],” said Boosie BadAzz on Instagram. “So, TIP3, bruh. Y’all (sic) go get that “Shottaz 4Eva” out right now. Download it. Stream it. Miss you, n---a…”

It’s unclear if more music from the late rapper will ever be released, but the family encouraged fans to persist in streaming his albums.

“He dedicated his life to his craft and by playing his music, you’re keeping his legacy alive,” the family and team shared on Instagram.