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Rashay Garrison

Death by Force
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Rashay L. Garrison, known by his stage name "Shay Baby," was a 29-year-old rapper from Gainesville, Florida, who tragically lost his life on May 2, 2016. Garrison had recently been released from prison in January 2016 and was determined to turn his life around through music. He saw music as an escape from the streets and drug dealing that had previously defined his life. His aspirations were cut short when he was killed in a drive-by shooting, an incident that shocked the Gainesville community. ...Read More
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  • Police: Man murdered because of rap video | WCJB TV-20
  • Gainesville.com: Gainesville man shot, killed in rental car early Monday morning
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    Victim Details

    Rashay L ShayBaby Garrison

    Male

    Black / African American

    Gainesville

    FL

    2016-05-02

    29

    Rashay

    Garrison

    11/23/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Has anyone else been following the chilling details about the rental car involved in Rashay "Shay Ba... ...Read More
    11/01/2024
    I’ve been following Shay Baby’s case closely, and something that's been on my mind is the influe... ...Read More
    08/02/2023
    I was thinking about Rashay "Shay Baby" Garrison and the impact his music seemed to have, not just o... ...Read More
    01/24/2023
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