Derek Michael Armstead (July 31, 1975 – March 2, 1997), known primarily as Bloodshed and also Blood Debiasi, was an African American rapper, usually affiliated with fellow Harlemites Big L, Ma$e and Cam'Ron (who was his cousin). He was born on July 31, 1975 in Harlem, New York City, New York. For a short while he was in the rap group Children of the Corn until he died in a car accident on March 2, 1997 in Harlem at age 26. His voice was similar to his cousin Cam'Ron's but was more rough and raspy. Bloodshed also displayed more vocabulary and had better analysis with his lyrics and had better punchline ability than his cousin Cam'Ron. Bloodshed had one solo song which was called "Paint The Town Red" the chorus samples Kool G Rap and displays some of Bloodshed's amazing lyrical and punchline ability. He is mentioned in some songs by Cam'Ron such as: Doing It Again (SDE), Love My Life (Killa Season), and Tomorrow (Come Home With Me). is the 212th day of the year (213th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 61st day of the year (62nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar). ... An African American (also Afro-American, Black American, or simply black) is a member of an ethnic group in the United States whose ancestors, usually in predominant part, were indigenous to Africa. ... Rapping is one of the elements of hip hop and the distinguishing feature of hip hop music; it is a form of rhyming lyrics spoken rhythmically over musical instruments, with a musical backdrop of sampling, scratching and mixing by DJs. ... Lamont Coleman (May 30, 1974–February 15, 1999), better known as Big L, was an American rapper. ... Mason Durrell Betha (born August 27, 1978[1] in Jacksonville, Florida),[2] known by stage name Ma$e, is an American rapper, best known as an artist on Sean Diddy Combs hip hop label Bad Boy Records during the late 1990s. ... Cameron Giles (born February 4, 1976), better known as Camron, or Killa Cam, is a platinum selling rapper from Harlem in New York City. ... The Apollo Theater on 125th Street; the Hotel Theresa is visible in the background. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... NY redirects here. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... The Apollo Theater on 125th Street; the Hotel Theresa is visible in the background. ...