A new video has provided fans with a sigh of relief, with Houston rapper Sauce Walka seen in good spirits as he continues to recover from a brutal shooting in Memphis. The shooting occurred on March 22, 2025, in downtown Memphis near the FedExForum and resulted in the death of his artist, Sayso P. Despite the trauma, the video provides a promising glimpse into Sauce Walka’s recovery amidst a tragic situation, which has left the hip-hop world in shock.
The shooting occurred in Memphis’s downtown area, which was crowded, on March 22. The Memphis Police Department stated the attack was intentional and targeted, not a random violent assault. Sauce Walka had been shot in the leg and hospitalized, where he is recovering. Unfortunately, Sayso P, a rising star in Sauce Walka’s The Sauce Factory (TSF) crew, was also shot and killed and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police do have a description of a white four-door vehicle that is linked to the suspects, but there have been no arrests since the investigation is still in progress.
Sauce Walka’s father, Albert Walker, provided an update on his son’s condition, confirming that the rapper is stable and expected to recover fully.
“Had it not been for God, my son would’ve been dead,”
Albert said, expressing profound gratitude for his son’s survival. The new video, which emerged on March 24, 2025, shows Sauce Walka in a hospital setting, smiling and appearing upbeat despite his injury. Shared across social media, the footage has reassured fans who feared the worst after the shooting.
Sayso P, an emerging talent from Houston, was building a name for himself in the underground rap scene as part of TSF. His unexpected death has left fans and peers shocked, with tributes pouring in on social media. Fellow rapper YTB Fatt took to Instagram to honor him, writing,
“Fly high soldier. May God give your family strength. Get your rest.”
Sayso P’s loss adds to a growing list of young artists cut down by violence, a somber reality that continues to haunt the music world.
As the police hunt for the perpetrators, questions swirl about the motive behind the attack. It has been speculated online that the intended target might have been Sayso P, although authorities have shared no such details. The Memphis Police Department is requesting witnesses to come forward with information to help the investigation. For now, the video of Sauce Walka’s strength is the counterpoint to the mystery, offering the fans something positive during the time of grieving.
