The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that the rapper – whose real name is Melvin Vernell III, of Sandy Springs – was fatally shot Thursday night.

Sandy Springs police spokesman Capt. Steve Rose said Friday that police are searching for two men seen fleeing the scene. The victim was found shot in a car parked on the second level of a parking deck next to the hospital. He was pronounced dead shortly afterward. A motive was not known.

Lil Phat was featured in rapper Webbie’s 2007 song, “Independent,” which also included Lil Boosie.