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I like to say thanks first and foremost for
taking the time to answer these questions, highly
appreciated, and will also point out that nothing will be
altered, edited or changed when this is published online.
Wu-International: Thanks for agreeing to do this..
Let's start off first by you introducing yourself, please tell us who
you are, where you are from and your relationship to Doc Doom?
LaMonica: My name is LaMonica Davis, I'm Deshawn's
(Doc Doom) little sister and I'm from Long Beach,
California.
Wu-International: Thanks, what’s your first memory of
Doc’s musical interest as far as emceeing goes?
LaMonica: When he was put on the Swarm CD, We were so
excited, my thoughts were: "he made it, he really made
it....wow...." I was so proud of him, that was his
dream/passion.... he made it!.
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Wu-International: What was he like as a child, or a
grown man? How would you describe him as person?
LaMonica: Well I can't say too much about how
he was as a child
cause he's my older brother, but from what I remember, he was
bright, funny, a jokester, he loved to have fun, very likeable,
always smiling, outgoing, and a very caring person, made sure
his friends never went without. He always had my back no matter
what I did... He would fight for me ... As he grew older, life
started setting into reality, he was the same Shawn with just a
shield around his heart.....But he was very popular, he was that
type of person when you were around him you couldn't help but to love
or like him....
Wu-International: Are you a fan of hip-hop and what
did you think of Doc’s rapping skills?
LaMonica:
Yes I'm am a fan....... I
think my brother was the best.... I always looked up to him, so
he's the best in my eyes and I'm so proud of him.
Wu-International: Did you get a chance to hear some
of his music?
LaMonica: Yes I did get a chance to hear some
of his music, I know they (Black Knights) worked hard in the
studio, so I can truly say I heard some of their music.
Wu-International: From what we gathered, Doc’s older
brother was friends with Northstar members and that’s how Doc
met Black Knights, what is your recollection of the Black
Knights formation?
LaMonica: DeShawn
only has one other sibling, me and my baby brother CJ and I am
not really sure how everything went down with the group's
formation.
Wu-International: How did you get to find out they
got picked by The RZA as part of the Wu-Tang Killa Beez and what
were your thoughts?
LaMonica:
I found out through my mom at
the time I lived out of State.... my thoughts on that was really
{Laughs}.........Wow...I was so happy for him.
Wu-International: Doc moved to New York for a bit
didn’t he?
LaMonica:
Yes, around 1998 till 2000
Wu-International: How did you get to hear about your
brother’s death?
LaMonica:
My mom called me at 4am that
morning, all she said was:" Moni, from that voice I knew what had
happen, all I could say was: "Mama no, mama please don't tell
me". She said: "Yes he's dead". I asked her what happened, and she said
someone shot him.. my heart sunk down to my stomach and all I
could do was cry....I couldn't get to her fast enough cause I
lived in Washington State at the time.
Wu-International: We cannot imagine how you and the
rest of the family felt, do you have a clue as to why he was
shot?
LaMonica:
There is no real clear answer
of why and who shot him, all we know is our beloved DeShawn is
gone forever and that's unfair at times.
Wu-International: Have they ever caught the killer?
LaMonica:
No, we are angry and
frustrated at the same time and still want justice to be served
because they took more than just a nobody, he was loved, he was
respected among his peers, he was a father, a big brother not
only to me and my little brother, but a big brother in the
community, he was a son, a grandson, nephew, cousin.....he had
life and purpose and what a shame that someone could come and
take another human's life at a drop of a dime....I wouldn't wish
this feeling on my worst enemy....I don't want anyone to have to
suffer from the hands of another heartless human.
Wu-International: Accept our condolences, you out of
the other siblings have gone out of your way to make sure
Doc’s legacy and his musical contribution will never be
forgotten?
LaMonica:
We have a MySpace page up for him........
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Wu-International: Were you the closest to him from
the rest of your siblings, and how would you want the fans
to remember Doc? |
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LaMonica:
I was his only sibling
till my little brother came 17yrs later {Laughs}...but yes
we were really close when we were younger but when you
started growing up we drifted apart, I moved to Washington
and started my family, he was doing his rap thing....so I
didn't really know how famous he was until he died......I
want the fans to remember him as a loving compassionate
person, just remember we all make mistakes, and that
doesn't make you exempt because your famous... remember the
fun DeShawn, the bright DeShawn, cherish and embrace those
good moments like when he tried to dive off the stage
into the crowd but no one caught him, that
was
funny.......every time you think about him a smile
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LaMonica (Left) and DeShawn (Doc Doom) far right with
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Wu-International: The Black Knights and others like
Dexter Wiggle are also active in keeping his name alive, are
you in touch with Crisis and Monk?
LaMonica: Yes Crisis and Monk make sure we know
what's going on....Since I moved back I have been invited to
a few shows.
Wu-International: Would you say his music is a means
of comfort now he is gone or is it still too early and
painful when you hear his music?
LaMonica: His music is a big comfort to me and my
family, every time I hear his voice it makes me smile, and
proud, it makes me say: "That's my brother". I want
people to feel what I feel when I listen to my hero, I love
watching him in video's. I love hanging out with some of his
closest friends, but that's what brings peace of knowing my
brother was loved, through all of these
things.....especially when we do the honorary BBQ's around
his birthday, just to see all the loved one's come around I
love it so much....
Wu-International: Thanks for all your answers and
contributions, anything else you would like to share with us
that’s not already covered about Doc and what would be your
parting words to the fans and anyone else reading this?
LaMonica: All I ask
is for you to be sensitive to us and the needs of our family,
please don't add or twist my words around to make it
pleasing to the itching ears of the readers, we are still
dealing with his death day by day, while the world thinks it's
a
long time ago, it feels like yesterday and that's a hard
thing to deal with. Having someone in your live for many
years, then you go to sleep the next day and he's gone
forever.... Also thank you so much for this tribute, thank
you, thank you.
RIP Doc Doom
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