
West Coast Hip-Hop: Remembering MoneySign Suede and Bris
West Coast Hip-Hop Mourns the Loss of Two Young Rappers Sacramento, CA – The West Coast hip-hop community is mourning the loss of two promising young artists, MoneySign Suede and Bris, both of whom died tragically young in separate incidents. MoneySign Suede, born Jaime Brugada Valdez, was a rising Los Angeles rapper who died at age 22 after being fatally stabbed in a California prison on April 25th, 2023. His death sent shockwaves through the hip-hop community, with many expressing their disbelief and grief. "It's a devastating loss for the entire West Coast scene," commented one fellow artist, who wished to remain anonymous. Moses Hirschfield was later convicted of Suede's murder and faces 50 years to life in prison. Bris, born Christopher Treadwell, was another rising star from Sacramento, tragically shot and killed on June 21st, 2020, at the age of 24. His death also left a void in the Sacramento hip-hop scene. The circumstances surrounding his death remain somewhat unclear, but his passing was felt deeply by his fans and fellow musicians. The loss of both Suede and Bris highlights the precarious nature of life for some young artists in the hip-hop world, and serves as a reminder of the importance of supporting and protecting these talented individuals.