On New Year’s Day in Dallas, rising local rapper Zeethewizard—born Zec’Qurie Cannon Grant Fields—was fatally shot during an early-morning shooting outside Pinkhouse Dallas, an after-hours club celebrating its grand opening. The 25-year-old artist was among several people struck in the parking lot around 3:45 a.m. and was rushed to a hospital in critical condition. He succumbed to his injuries on January 5, 2026, as police continue to investigate the incident with no arrests yet announced. Zeethewizard had been gaining momentum in the North Texas rap scene and was remembered by friends and fans for his music and community presence.