Hall was making a name for himself in Dallas, including with his song “OMW,” which had more than 2 million views on YouTube.

DALLAS, Texas — Antonio “Tonio” Hall was building a name for himself in Dallas as an R&B artist with a growing fan base, millions of views online, and dreams of becoming a superstar.

The 27-year-old was originally from Michigan. Latia Mann and Christian Nelson say Hall’s passion for music was impossible to miss. They are Co-CEO’s of Seven14 Entertainment, the label he was signed to.



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“This kid is different. He’s not a star. This is a superstar,” said Nelson.

“God-fearing. Very much so. Very much so God-fearing. Heavy on the God-fearing,” said Mann.

Mann said she knew Hall had a special voice from the moment she heard him.

“When I first heard him, I said, ‘Oh, you can’t do no wrong, huh? Oh, your voice is that sweet,’” she recalled.

Hall was making a name for himself in Dallas, including with his song “OMW,” which had more than 2 million views on YouTube.

Nelson said Hall wanted to reach the highest level of the music industry. “He wanted to be the biggest R&B superstar in the world. And he was capable of doing it,” Nelson said.

For the people who knew him, Hall’s death is difficult to comprehend. “It was a blur from there, bro. Like, unbelievable,” Nelson said.

The two said Hall was in Michigan Tuesday for his grandmother’s funeral, which is this upcoming Saturday. According to Norton Shores police, Hall was at a studio when he got into an argument with another man. Hall was then shot.

Nelson said the argument was over a music beat. 

“They tried 30 minutes to resuscitate him. They couldn’t get him back,” Nelson said.

Police later arrested a 26-year-old suspect in connection with the shooting. Police have not yet released the suspect’s name, and charges had not yet been filed at the time of reporting.

Hall’s goal was to become one of the biggest R&B artists in the world. Those who knew him say his work is far from finished.

“He got a hundred more songs,” Nelson said.

The two said they plan to continue sharing Hall’s music and helping carry out the dream he was working toward.