Lil Keed cause of death news — Atlanta rap scene mourns loss of 24-year-old Young Thug protégé & questions how he died
NEW details have emerged regarding the untimely death of 24-year-old Atlanta rapper Lil Keed, and fans continue to mourn the loss of the young talent.
Following the death of Keed, fans have taken to Twitter to share their dismay, some even listing the misfortunes and losses in the rap community as of late.
The rapper reportedly suffered from stomach pain in the days leading up to his death, according to TMZ, which also revealed that an autopsy on the performer is expected this week.
The outlet reported that Raqhid Jevon Render, better known by his stage name Lil Keed, was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital where his liver and kidneys started to fail, leading to his untimely death. But fans may still want to know exactly how he died so young.
Lil Keed is said to have been clean and sober from drugs and alcohol in the time leading up to his death but had previously struggled with substance abuse, sources say.
Before his death, the YSL rapper was in a relationship with his girlfriend Quana Bandz.
She is also the mother of Lil Keed's first child, Naychur, who turned three years old on March 15, 2022, and she is reportedly pregnant with the late rapper's second child.
Read our Lil Keed blog for the latest news and updates...
Members of the alleged YSL gang, continued
Other alleged members include:
- Kahlieff Adams aka “Bobby Hunt”
- Martinez Arnold aka “Duke”
- Derontae Bebee aka “Bee” or “B”
- Damone Blalock aka “Bail”
- Javaris Bradford aka ” Tuda”
- Justin Cobb aka “Duwap”
- Cordarius Dorsey aka “Polo” or “Juicy”
- Miles Farley aka “Slato” or “Lil Miles”
- Jevon Fleetwood aka “4tray” or “Psycho”
- Damekion Garlington aka “Dee” or “Sxarfaxe”
- Quantavious Grier aka “Unfoonk”
- Marquavius Huey aka “Qua”
- Deamonte Kendrick aka “Yak Gotti”
- Wunnie Lee aka “Slimelife Shawty”
- Demise McMullen aka “Nard”
- Tenquarius Mender aka “Stunna”
- Walter Murphy aka “DK”
- Jayden Myrick aka “SetTrip” or “JayMan”
- Quamarvious Nichols aka “Qua”
- Rodalius Ryan aka “Lil Rod”
- Antonio Sledge aka “Mounk Tounk”
- Trontavious Stephens aka “Tick” or “Slug”
- Shannon Stillwell aka “Shannon Jackson” or “SB”
- Antonio Sumlin aka “Obama”
- Jimmy Winfrey aka “Roscoe”
Who are some alleged YSL gang members?
On May 9, 2022, Young Thug was arrested and 28 others were indicted and accused of being a part of a gang court documents refer to as “Young Slime Life” or YSL for short.
Other prominent names on the list are Sergio Kitchens, known professionally as Gunna, and aspiring rapper Christian Eppinger, according to Fox5 Atlanta.
Lil Keed’s top 10 songs
Nameless placed 42nd on the Billboard Hip Hop/R&B Songs Airplay in 2018.
Alongside Nameless, Lil Keed also has success in some of his other songs, including:
- Anybody
- Snake
- Wavy
- HBS
- It’s Up Freestyle
- Million Dollar Mansion
- She Know
- Ride The Wave
- Fox 9
Lil Keed was due to perform in North Carolina
According to his Instagram story, Lil Keed had been due to perform in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday.
The festival is called Daze In Blue and is committed to playing its role in the cycle of love by being the remedy to negative thoughts.
Dj Scheme pays tribute
Via Twitter, Dj Scheme wrote: “I’m sick bruh no way… RIP lil Keed 💔”
Lil Uzi and Lil Keed ‘vibing’
A video has surfaced on Twitter of Lil Uzi and Lil Keed in a recording studio, dancing around to the song they collaborated on.
The post was captioned: “Just Uzi and Lil Keed vibing.”
Quana Bandz shares video of daughter Naychur
The video posted to Lil Keed’s girlfriend’s Instagram account features daughter Naychur bopping her head to one of her father’s singles.
Quana captioned the video in part: “my baby daddy made this song after our break up im sorry I left you KEED IM SORRY we knew WE was meant to be with each other because we made our way back with each other months later and Deaded df out of our situations Just to be back Together.”
Is Lil Keed’s girlfriend pregnant?
According to the final carousel image in her first Instagram post to her account, Quana Bandz is pregnant with her second child from Lil Keed.
Their first, Naychur, turned three on March 15, 2022.
Lil Keed’s family
Lil Keed was the sixth child in a family of seven.
His younger brother, rapper Lil Gotit, is one of his five brothers and one sister.
Drake supporting Lil Keed at a performance
A fan of Lil Keed posted a video of the late rapper being joined on stage by Drake.
Trippie Redd pays tribute
Adding a series of videos to an Instagram carousel, Trippie Redd wrote: “Bro I can’t believe this 🥺😢😢😢 I was always encouraging u to take this rap s*** serious I brought u on tour with me because I had faith in you can’t understand this one truly hurting my soul rest easy brother 5Life.”
Lil Keed featured on an Uzi Vert song
In 2018, Lil Keed and his younger brother Lil Gotit – real name Semaja Render – featured in fellow rapper Lil Uzi Vert’s song Heavy Meta.
Lil Keed’s last YouTube video
On May 13, Lil Keed shared the poster for his upcoming show in Georgia on Memorial Day, May 28, 2022.
Who are Lil Keed’s parents?
There isn’t any publicly released information on Lil Keed’s parents.
What is known, however, is that his parents separated when he was young.
Fans on Lil Keed’s death
Since Lil Keed’s death was announced, fan tributes have begun to pile in via Twitter.
One fan said: “rest up lil keed and prayers out to all your people.”
Lil Keed’s girlfriend on death
Via Instagram, Lil Keed’s girlfriend Quana posted a video and a long caption as a tribute.
She wrote: “I love you sooooo much baby 🥺 what I’m post to do with out you😤 I can’t breathe right sleep right nothing I don’t even wanna talk to nobody Keed I can’t take this why you leave US bru. What am I supposed to tell Naychur? What am I gone tell our new baby ?”
Video of Young Thug listening to Lil Keed
Someone on Twitter shared a video of Young Thug listening to Lil Kee’d music for the first time.
The video currently has 1.4million views on the platform.
Taylor Bennett pays tribute
Rapper Taylor Bennett paid tribute to Lil Keed in an Instagram post, saying: “I want us all to pay respect. It’s hard to give flowers when people are alive and I’m guilty.
“Keed you are the new sound of music surpassing hip hop and all genres.”
Who had Lil Keed worked with?
In addition to rapper Travis Scott, Lil Keed also worked with Chris Brown and Young Thug.
What was Lil Keed’s net worth?
According to Millyuns, Lil Keed’s net worth is estimated to be about one million dollars.
The rapper made the most of his money through song sales, performances, and tours.
YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music all have his music.
What was Lil Keed’s real name?
Lil Keed’s real name was Raqhid Jevon Render.
Lil Keed’s first two records
Two of Lil Keed’s first records were Trapped on Cleveland 2 and Keed Talk to Em, released in 2018.
How old was Lil Keed when he died?
Keed was 24 years old at the time of his death.
Lil Keed's tragic final post
Lil Keed's final post on Instagram was a poster plugging a live event that he was set to play at the end of the month.
'YSL is not a gang'
Metro Boomin continued to say YSL is not a gang but rather a company that's provided "countless jobs and opportunities" to the Black community.