Milwaukee Rappers Lil Shiesty and Funny $money Shot and Killed Inside Studio
Milwaukee rappers Dequaiseon D. Evans, known as Funny $money, and Quentene E. Williams, known as Lil Shiesty, were fatally shot on Monday inside a commercial recording studio near 31st Street and Cameron Avenue. Authorities confirmed that both men, aged 21 and 33 respectively, died at the scene from gunshot wounds, while police have since taken a 28-year-old person into custody in connection with the double homicide.
Daytime Studio Shooting Claims Two Prominent Local Artists
The violence erupted inside a commercial building in Milwaukee. Police officers responding to the emergency discovered both victims inside the studio facility. Evans and Williams were pronounced dead at the location. Investigators have not yet released a suspected motive, nor have they detailed the precise sequence of events that preceded the gunfire inside the workspace.
According to local authorities, a 28-year-old suspect is currently in custody. Investigators continue to process evidence from the scene as detectives work to build a timeline of the studio shooting.
Community and Family Mourn the Loss of Creative Mentors
Family members gathered near the scene to remember the victims. Quita, the sister of Dequaiseon Evans, described her 21-year-old brother as someone known for his humor and music. Evans was reportedly at the studio with Williams, who served as his mentor.
TJ, the nephew of Evans, shared details of his final conversation with his uncle before the tragedy unfolded. “The last thing I said to my uncle was, ‘I love you and be safe,’” TJ stated. “He said, ‘I’m always safe.’ That was it.”
Quentene E. Williams was an active figure in Milwaukee’s hip-hop community. Performing under the moniker Lil Shiesty, Williams maintained a production schedule that yielded multiple projects. On August 14, Williams released a music video for his latest single, “Goldie/I Ain’t Lying.”
Prolific Output and Impact on Milwaukee’s Music Culture
The sudden deaths of Williams and Evans have sent shockwaves through the regional arts community. Williams’ recent catalog included the project “Paid But Not Full, Vol. 1,” released earlier this year. That release followed a stretch of 2025 output that featured projects such as “Streets Calling,” “Don’t Talk 2 Much Vol. 4,” “Uncomparable,” and “Sorry I Was Trapping.”
As the Milwaukee Police Department continues its active investigation into the Cameron Avenue shooting, detectives urge anyone with relevant information to come forward. The formal charges against the 28-year-old suspect remain pending as the inquiry moves forward.