Irving, Texas - August 27, 2025

Drill rapper FBG Murda remains in critical condition at an Irving, Texas, hospital after being shot multiple times on Tuesday afternoon.

According to Irving Police Department spokesman Lt. Jason Rivera, officers responded to reports of gunfire at approximately 3:15 p.m. on August 26. Witnesses told investigators they heard at least four shots while the rapper sat in his parked vehicle on East Irving Boulevard. Paramedics arrived within minutes and transported Murda to Medical City Healthcare in Irving, where he remains under intensive care.

Video footage circulating on social media captured Murda, real name Garrett Franklin, pleading for help: “I can’t walk, help me, I’m shot,” before paramedics arrived on the scene. No suspects have been identified, and police have not released a motive for the attack. Lt. Rivera emphasized that the investigation is in its early stages and urged anyone with information to contact Irving Crime Stoppers.

Community and Industry Reaction Fans and fellow artists have flooded social media with messages of support under the hashtag #PrayForMurda, expressing hope for his recovery and denouncing the violence that plagues the drill rap community. Several Dallas-based rappers paid tribute in Instagram Stories, calling Murda a rising talent whose unflinching lyrics and gritty authenticity had earned him a devoted following.

Background A native of Pleasant Grove, Dallas, FBG Murda rose to prominence in the local drill scene with tracks like 3 AM in the Yams and Headspinners. His gritty narratives of street life and survival had garnered nearly 400,000 monthly listeners on Spotify and more than 108,000 Instagram followers. Industry observers warn that the shooting underscores the persistent dangers faced by drill artists in cities grappling with gang violence and retaliatory attacks.

Outlook As detectives continue canvassing the area and reviewing nearby surveillance footage, Irving police are hopeful that additional leads will emerge. In the meantime, Murda’s management has released a brief statement thanking fans for their prayers and requesting privacy for the artist’s family as he fights for his life.