Houston Rapper Sauce Walka Survives Targeted Shooting in Memphis, Friend Fatally Wounded
On March 22, 2025, Houston rapper Sauce Walka, real name Albert Walker Mondane, was shot in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, alongside a friend in what police are calling a targeted attack. The incident occurred around 2:42 p.m. on Lt. George W. Lee Avenue near the FedEx Forum. Sauce Walka, 34, took a bullet to the thigh but is expected to recover after being rushed to a hospital. Tragically, his friend—believed to be rapper Sayso P from his label, The Sauce Factory—died at the scene.
Sauce Walka’s father, “Poppa Sauce,” told KHOU 11 News, “Had it not been for God, my son would’ve been dead. He’s coherent and going to be okay.” The shooting came hours after Sauce Walka posted videos of himself partying in Memphis with Sayso P and rapper YTB Fatt. Memphis police say a white suspect vehicle fled the scene, and while no arrests have been made as of March 23, they’ve emphasized this was not random violence.
Known for hits like Saucefather 2, Sauce Walka has been a fixture in Houston’s rap scene, blending gritty lyrics with a flashy persona. This incident follows a string of losses for Texas rap, including Mo3 and Takeoff in recent years. Fans have flooded social media with support, with YTB Fatt posting, “Fly high soldier. Get your rest.” The motive remains unclear, but Sauce Walka’s family told TMZ he wasn’t the main target.
As police hunt for answers, the hip-hop community mourns Sayso P and rallies behind Sauce Walka, whose survival offers hope amid the tragedy. This latest chapter underscores the dangers artists face, even as they rise.
