Shawty Lo Is Dead After Tragic Car Accident in Atlanta

Carlos Walker, best known as rapper Shawty Lo, is dead after a fatal car crash in Atlanta earlier this morning.

Authorities say Shawty Lo's 2016 Audi went over a guardrail, hit multiple trees, and caught fire before the 40-year-old was ejected from the car. He died at the scene.

Two women were in the car as well. Their injuries were not life-threatening.

Shawty Lo's manager released a statement on the rapper's Twitter account.

Shawty Lo blew up during the mid-2000s and helped create the "snap music" craze when he helped found D4L. That group spawned hits like "Laffy Taffy" before Shawty found solo success with records like "Dey Know."

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time. Thank you, Shawty Lo, for your contributions to the culture.

Celebrity fans and friends have been waking up to the tragic news and are mourning the loss, check out some heartfelt messages posted by the cast of Love & Hip Hop, 50 Cent, and more.

R.I.P @shawtylo_kob My Sincere Condolences to your family ???? #lifeistooshort

A photo posted by Mimi Faust (@mimifaust) on Sep 21, 2016 at 5:51am PDT

I wake up to change my daughter and this is the news I get. I'm in disbelief. My friend my brother. A true Atl legend #ShawtyLo has passed away in a fatal car crash. This one hurts my heart. This man leaves behind 11 beautiful, innocent children, family, friends and a legacy bigger than himself. If you ever been to the real Atlanta you know Carlos ?? #theyknow #d4l @shawtylo_kob

A photo posted by Masika Kalysha (@masikakalysha) on Sep 21, 2016 at 5:31am PDT

Real Atlanta Legend!!!!!!!!! Thank you for the Memories...... the game.... the hitssss.......WE LOVE YOU LO........ damn you ShitTalk & Juice fucked the city up all in the same week #WWJD

A photo posted by Jasiel Robinson (@joclive) on Sep 21, 2016 at 3:46am PDT

Shit crazy ? RIP #ShawtyLo he leaves behind 11 kids man

A photo posted by ?Tammy Rivera? (@charliesangelll) on Sep 21, 2016 at 4:12am PDT

Hate makin these posts ? RIP LO @shawtylo_kob ??#respect

A photo posted by SAS (@sas_nbl) on Sep 21, 2016 at 4:04am PDT

Shawty Low R.I.P my condolences to his family, he had a lot of mouths to feed.

A photo posted by 50 Cent (@50cent) on Sep 21, 2016 at 5:32am PDT

Man I just heard the KOB Aka @shawtylo_kob is going to be with our Heavenly Father and even tho I Knw he good it hurts cause he was a great dude man he always came thru for me and stayed ready to support a nicca , that's big bro I remember big Lo and that real Atlanta shit #ripshawtyLO #icantbelieve this but fr somebody pls tell me this ain't true

A photo posted by Lil Scrappy (@reallilscrappy) on Sep 21, 2016 at 9:18am PDT

Damn! Smfh!! Rip to a real one! Shawty Lo! ?????

A photo posted by The Only Benzino (@iambenzino) on Sep 21, 2016 at 7:57am PDT

Man..... Gone to soon. Prayers going up to #Shawtylo & his family he leaves behind 11 children #rip ???? #atlanta #bankhead #bowenhomes

A photo posted by Rasheeda (@rasheedadabosschick) on Sep 21, 2016 at 7:52am PDT

Both born & raised in the A.. Turning Atl up in the music scene! Yep we was apart of that! We will miss @shawtylo_kob Gone to soon but never forgotten! #DunDonItAll #RIPShawtyLo #AtlLegend #AtlAngelNow ???

A photo posted by Majorgirl (@majorgirl) on Sep 21, 2016 at 9:25am PDT

?? #RIP

A photo posted by ✨The Bam✨ (@adizthebam) on Sep 21, 2016 at 9:29am PDT