“Beat Box” Rapper SpotemGottem Reportedly Shot In Miami

According to TMZ , SpotemGottemwas involved in a road rage incident that led to him being shot multiple times. Law enforcement sources told TMZ that they responded to a shooting on Friday at about 3 a.m. At the I-95 scene, Florida Highway Patrol found that SpotemGottems car was shot at 22 times.

You may recognize the 19-year-old rapper from the song Beat Box, which sparked weeks of viral videos. The latest collaboration posted to his official YouTube channel is the “Beatbox Freestyle” track featuring rapper Young M.A. As of Friday afternoon, the video boasted over 1.1 million views. He has also collaborated with artists DaBaby, Jackboy, Pooh Shiesty and NLE Choppa to name a few.

SpotemGottem, whose real name is NehemiahLamarHarden, was reportedly shot in both legs while riding in the passenger seat of the vehicle. His driver was shot in the hip as more than a dozen bullets reportedly rained into his side of the vehicle. Both passengerswere taken to a hospital in stable condition.” The driver and artist were reportedly leaving a studio session in the popular Florida city.

SpotEmGottEms manager, Dee Phatboy, told TMZ another car pulled up next to his vehicle and used an automatic weapon to commit the crime. A shooter has not been identified at this time and law enforcement is asking anyone with additional information to come forward.

The shooting was first reported by outlet Say Cheese TV early Friday afternoon. In their report, they stated he was shot five times and was in “critical condition.”

According to the latest update, by TMZ his manager has said SpotemGottem is expected to make a “full recovery.” The Shade Room also independently confirmed with Dee Phatboy that the artist remains in stable condition.

This is a developing story.

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Cassandra Santiago is a multimedia journalist, editor, and editorial strategist with over a decade of experience shaping conversations across arts, entertainment, culture, and global news. A graduate of the University of Iowa, she has built a cross-platform career spanning newspapers, magazines, radio, and digital media. She joined The Shade Room five years ago and currently serves as a Senior Editor, where she leads editorial direction, oversees exclusive coverage, and trains and edits a team of writers. Cassandra has played a key role in developing high-impact content and editorial strategies for an audience of more than 30 million, contributing to platform growth, engagement, and monetization across multiple channels. In addition to her leadership role, she remains a daily contributor, with her articles generating more than 41 million views since 2023. Beyond The Shade Room, Cassandra offers freelance social media strategy services, speaks on the influence and impact of Black media at public panels, and owns Did It For You, an event design company in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. She is Poynter Institute–certified and was named to the DMV’s 35 Under 35 list in 2024.