Darrell Caldwell (December 1, 1993 – December 19, 2021), professionally known as Drakeo the Ruler, was a groundbreaking rapper and songwriter from Los Angeles, California. Widely regarded as the greatest rapper of his generation, he earned acclaim for his uniquely expressive flow, poetic word choices, and distinctive West Coast sound. His style revolutionized the Los Angeles rap scene, leading the Los Angeles Times to call him "the most original West Coast stylist in decades. .
