Danzel Joel Silos (10 June 1997 – 25 February 2024), known mononymously as Bigidagoe (
Surinamese slang for "big dog"),[citation needed] was a Dutch
drill rapper. His rap style is characterized as a Dutch translation of American
gangsta rap from the 1980s and 1990s.[1]
Early life
Danzel Joel Silos was born in
Amsterdam on 10 June 1997.[2]
Career
Bigidagoe's rap career began in 2014 when he released his debut single "Bodem" ("bottom"). A year later he appeared at a Zonamo Underground Spit session accompanying the Amsterdam rapper Sepa.[3] Bigidagoe's breakthrough came in 2018 when he performed in a 101Barz session with the rap formation Zone6 ("Holendrecht"). This rap formation, labeled as criminal by authorities, included JoeyAK, who, like Bigidagoe, came from the Amsterdam residential area of Holendrecht.[2][3][4] The bond between the two rappers was close and Bigidagoe was considered JoeyAK's right-hand man.[1]
On 25 August 2020, Bigidagoe was shot in Amsterdam's Rivierenbuurt and was seriously injured.[5] On 4 September 2020, he released the song 'Opp Blazen', in which he responded to the shooting. A music video was released for the song, set in a hospital.[6][7] This videoclip quickly amassed over a million views on YouTube, leading other prominent rappers such as Mocromaniac, KA, and Mula B to remix the song. Due to this remix Bigidagoe became an established figure within the Dutch rap scene.[3]
Feuds and legal problems
In addition to his hip hop career, Bigidagoe was frequently associated with crime. His criminal record went back to the age of 12, when he was convicted of a street robbery.[8] Moreover, Bigidagoe liked to show himself with expensive items that, according to the investigative services, were largely financed by the cocaine trade.[8]
In 2021, Bigidagoe was involved in a rap feud with Amsterdam rapper Chivv. Gold chains were allegedly stolen on both sides and
diss tracks were released.[9] The feud threatened to culminate in an armed conflict, after which the police decided to preventively arrest both rappers. Ultimately, both rappers received a restraining order to de-escalate the feud.[10]
In October 2022, Bigidagoe was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping rival rapper Kobus L. in
Duivendrecht.[11] In December 2023, the Public Prosecution Service demanded a four-year prison sentence against Bigidagoe for his possible involvement in the kidnapping.[12]
Death
In the early morning of 25 February 2024, Silos was shot at a party center on the Rhoneweg on the
Westpoort business park in Amsterdam. He was hospitalised but died from his injuries. Silos was 26.[13][14]
Discography
Singles
Bodem (2014)
Holendrecht Anthem (met JoeyAK, Lucc, Bright, JayKoppig and J-Boy) (2018)
B.I.G (2018)
Billen & Tieten (2019)
Zware Jongen (with JoeyAK) (2020)
Je Vind Niet Erg Toch (with Drechter) (2020)
1Serie (2020)
Ze Willen Ons Niet Goed Zien (2020)
Opp Blazen (2020)
Opp Blazen Remix (with KA, Mula B, JoeyAK, Drechter and Mocromaniac) (2020)
Trappenhal (2021)
Rosé (with Hekje31) (2021)
Platzak (with Esko, Jack and Vic9) (2021)
Urus Sessie (2021)
Wat Denk Je Dat Ik Zoek (with JoeyAK, Hekje31 and JayKoppig) (2021)
Voodoo (with JoeyAK, Hekje31, Drechter and JayKoppig) (2021)
Gangshit (with Henkie T) (2021)
Sexy Met Belly (with Architrackz) (2022)
Afblazen (2022)
Laatste Drip (with Hekje31, JoeyAK, Drechter and JayKoppig) (2022)