Milwaukee rap artists Dequaiseon D. Evans, known as Lil Sheisty, and Quentene E. Williams, known as Funny $Money, were fatally shot on August 17 inside a commercial recording studio near 31st Street and Cameron Avenue. A 28-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the double homicide.
The Bottom Line
- The Victims: 21-year-old Dequaiseon D. Evans (Lil Sheisty) and 33-year-old veteran artist Quentene E. Williams (Funny $Money) died from gunshot wounds at the scene.
- The Arrest: Milwaukee police apprehended an unnamed 28-year-old suspect, with criminal charges referred to the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office.
- The Scene: The shooting occurred during daylight hours on a Monday afternoon inside a studio workspace, stunning the local hip-hop community.
A Brutal Loss for Milwaukee’s Independent Hip-Hop Scene
The Milwaukee music community is reeling following the daylight shooting that claimed the lives of two of its most active independent artists. According to Billboard and local reporting from WISN, authorities found both men fatally wounded inside a recording studio on the city’s north side on the afternoon of August 17. The Milwaukee County Medical Examiner’s Office formally identified the victims as 21-year-old Dequaiseon D. Evans and 33-year-old Quentene E. Williams.
Williams, performing as Funny $Money, was widely regarded as a linchpin of the recent Milwaukee hip-hop boom. Pitchfork noted his role as a prolific workhorse who provided connective tissue across generations of local talent, collaborating with artists like Sme Taxfree, Chicken P, and Superthrowed Fay Fay while maintaining a steady release schedule.
Prolific Catalogs Cut Tragically Short
Both men were deeply entrenched in the creative grind of the independent music business. Just days before his death, Williams uploaded the music video for his spare, double-time single “Goldie/I Ain’t Lying” on August 14, following the release of his album Paid But Not Full, Vol. 1 earlier in the year. That project built upon a heavy run of 2025 releases, including Streets Calling, Don’t Talk 2 Much Vol. 4, Uncomparable, and Sorry I Was Trapping.
Evans, recording as Lil Sheisty, was similarly building momentum. According to Fox 6, family members remembered the 21-year-old as a dedicated young father of three who was frequently at the studio alongside Williams, his mentor. During a vigil held on August 18, Evans’ twin sister, Jaquaisa Evans, shared that she had been wearing her late brother’s jackets and listening to his music to keep his presence close.
| Artist Name | Real Name | Age | Notable Recent Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Funny $Money | Quentene E. Williams | 33 | Paid But Not Full, Vol. 1, “Goldie/I Ain’t Lying” |
| Lil Sheisty | Dequaiseon D. Evans | 21 | Active independent releases in Milwaukee |
The Investigation and Unanswered Questions
As the Milwaukee Police Department continues its active investigation, detectives are working to reconstruct the precise sequence of events that preceded the gunfire. A spokesperson for the department confirmed that a 28-year-old individual has been arrested in connection with the double homicide, though official details regarding a possible motive have not been released at press time.
Recalling his final conversation with his uncle, Evans’ nephew TJ told WISN, “The last thing I said to my uncle was, ‘I love you and be safe.’ He said, ‘I’m always safe.’ That was it.” As the Milwaukee County District Attorney’s Office reviews the case for formal charges, the city’s creative community is left mourning two artists who defined its modern sound.
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