Producer Shawty Redd Turns Himself in for Murder

AllHipHop.com has confirmed that Atlanta producer Shawty Redd is in custody awaiting charges on first-degree murder.

 

Redd, real name Demetrius Stewart, was in his home with another unidentified individual on the early hours of New Year’s Day. At some point, the two became embroiled in an argument, and the unidentified male allegedly threatened the producer.

 

Redd then obtained his firearm and killed the man.

 

Following the shooting, Shawty Redd contacted authorities and turned himself over to Henry County Police.

 

At press time, no bond has been issued and Redd is awaiting arraignment today (January 2).

 

Shawty Redd has been a coveted producer for the last decade, arranging tracks for Young Jeezy (“Hypnotize,” “Who Dat, “Trap Or Die”), Snoop Dogg (“Sexual Eruption”), and Gucci Mane (“Trap House,” “Stash House”).

A detective with the Henry County police department confirmed that only one gun was found in the shooting - the one used to kill Damon Martin, of Detroit - and that no weapons were drawn on the hit making producer.

 

The detective also confirmed that Shawty Redd was the only other person in the house with the man at the time of the shooting.

 

Shawty Redd is currently being held without bond on first-degree murder.

 

According to reports, the producer is cooperating with detectives. A bond hearing is slated for January 12.