Scott Jawson, who is the late’s Public Relations manager, confirmed his client’s death to Agence France-Presse [AFP], a French state-owned international news agency.

Darrell Caldwell aka Drakeo, was meant to perform over the weekend at an LA concert alongside other hip hop stars like Ice Cube, 50 Cent and Snoop Dogg.

“Drakeo was the most original and innovative artist of his generation and a king without a crown or throne,” Jawson tweeted.

A stabbing incident happened at around 8:40 pm on Saturday, said the Los Angeles Times.

During the incident, it's alleged that one person was injured and reportedly hospitalised in a critical condition who was later confirmed to be Caldwell and he died from the stab wounds.

The organizer of the event [Live Nation] ended the event as soon as the incident happened.

“There was an altercation in the roadway backstage,” the promoter told AFP in a statement.

“Out of respect for those involved and in coordination with local authorities, artists and organizers decided not to move forward with remaining sets.”

Snoop Dogg also tweeted that he was in his dressing room when he was told about the incident and decided to leave immediately.

“I’m saddened by the events that took place last night at the Once Upon a Time in LA festival,” Snoop Dogg said.

“My condolences go out to the family and loved ones of Drakeo the Ruler.”

Caldwell came into the music scene five years ago in 2015.