Who is Dameian Roberson? Rapper Zeethewizard's photos with suspect in fatal shooting surfaces

Dallas police arrested 24-year-old Dameian Roberson for the murder of rapper Zeethewizard. Their old photos together have apparently resurfaced.

Updated on: Jan 22, 2026, 01:34:20 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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On Tuesday, the Dallas Police Department arrested 24-year-old Dameian Roberson in the fatal shooting of local rapper, Zeethewizard n January 1. The rapper, whose real name is Zecqurie Fields, 25, was shot in an incident outside the Pinkhouse Dallas nightclub on New Year's Eve.

Rapper Zeethewizard (L) and Dameian Roberson (R), the suspect arrested for his murder.

Dameian Roberson faces murder charges for allegedly shooting Zeethewizard fatally in the incident. Five other people were injured in the exchange of fire, the Dallas Police Department confirmed.

While the relation of the suspect to the rapper remains under wraps, photos of the two together have surfaced on social media. The photos were posted from what appears to be the Instagram handle of Dameian Roberson, indicating that he was likely close to the rapper.

Rapper Zeethewizard was critically injured in the shooting and was transported to a hospital, where he later died. It has not been revealed what led to the shooting except that an altercation broke out among the group. They were present at the Pinkhouse Dallas for the nightclub's opening day on New Year's Eve.

What Happened To Zeethewizard?

According to the family members of the rapper, Zeethewizard was booked to perform at the opening. According to reports, the rapper personally knew the club owners and was present at the opening with his family.

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According to reports, his set started around midnight with his family in the audience. While they left after the performance, Zeethewizard stayed back and celebrated. Then, at around 3:45 a.m., the shooting broke out, per the Dallas Police Department.

The family said that they were not present when the altercation broke out and were alerted about the shooting later in the morning.

Further details on Dameian Roberson are expected to surface as he makes his court appearance.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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