Atlantic Recording Artist DG Yola Recovering From Friday Night Shooting

Filed Under: News by DJ Z on Mar 27, 2007

DG Yola

NEW YORK, NY -- Friday night, in a failed robbery attempt, Power Hittas/Atlantic artist DG Yola was shot in the face while he was in his vehicle stopped at a red light. The bullet went through one cheek and out the other. DG Yola is currently recovering at an Atlanta hospital, where doctors are optimistic that he will make a full and speedy recovery. "He is already up and about and writing. Yola ain't gonna let up," his family said in a statement. "We respectfully request privacy and appreciate the well wishes and prayers of Yola's fans during this time."

DG Yola's debut album, "Gutta World," is scheduled to be released this June.

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