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Trouble (rapper)

Trouble was the stage name of Mariel Semonte Orr (1987–2022), an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Mariel Semonte Orr (November 4, 1987 – June 5, 2022), known professionally as Trouble, was an American rapper from Atlanta, Georgia. He gained recognition for his mixtapes, his debut studio album Edgewood, and collaborations with prominent artists. Trouble died after being shot during a home invasion in June 2022.

Early life

Mariel Semonte Orr was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on November 4, 1987. He became known professionally as Trouble and was also called Skoob.

Music career

Trouble emerged on the Atlanta rap scene in 2011 with the mixtape December 17th. He later released a series of mixtapes and his debut studio album Edgewood in 2018.

Collaborations and recognition

Trouble worked with a range of hip-hop and R&B artists, including Drake, The Weeknd, Future, Gucci Mane, and Young Thug. His feature on YFN Lucci’s "Key to the Streets" brought him broader mainstream attention.

Death

Trouble died on June 5, 2022, after being shot during a home invasion in Rockdale County, Georgia. He was 34 years old.

Key facts

  • Trouble was born Mariel Semonte Orr in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • He began gaining wider recognition in 2011 with the mixtape December 17th.
  • He released the studio album Edgewood in 2018.
  • He featured on YFN Lucci’s hit single "Key to the Streets," which reached the Billboard Hot 100.
  • He died at age 34 after being shot in Conyers, Georgia, in June 2022.

Frequently asked questions

What was Trouble’s real name?
His real name was Mariel Semonte Orr.
Where was Trouble from?
He was from Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States.
What is Trouble best known for?
He was best known as an Atlanta rapper for his mixtapes, his album Edgewood, and collaborations with major hip-hop artists.
When did Trouble die?
He died on June 5, 2022, at age 34.
What song helped bring Trouble wider attention?
His feature on YFN Lucci’s "Key to the Streets" helped raise his mainstream profile.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trouble_(rapper)
    Supports: Birth name, origin, stage name, dates, and overview of career and death.
  2. Billboard — https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/trouble-dead-atlanta-rapper-dies-obit-1235081801/
    Supports: Career overview, 2011 breakthrough, collaborations, and death.
  3. BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-61704298
    Supports: Real name, death in Conyers, Georgia, age at death, and career highlights.
  4. Rolling Stone — https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/atlanta-rapper-trouble-dead-obit-1363308/
    Supports: Career summary and collaborations with major artists.
  5. Genius — https://genius.com/artists/Trouble
    Supports: Mixtape chronology, debut in 2011, and death details.
  6. Fox 5 Atlanta — https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/atlanta-rapper-trouble-killing-guilty-plea-jamichael-jones
    Supports: Home-invasion context of the shooting and later legal outcome.