Tragic Passing of Georgia Rapper T-Hood
A devastating loss has been felt in the music community following the death of Georgia-based rapper T-Hood. The 33-year-old, whose real name was Tevin Hood, was a prominent figure in the Southern rap scene, known for his tracks "READY 2 GO" and "Big Booty." His passing came after he was fatally shot at his home.
According to reports, Gwinnett County police responded to a shooting incident in Snellville on Friday. Hood was taken to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries. An investigation into the incident is currently underway, and it is being treated as a homicide. One individual has been arrested in connection with the shooting and is being questioned by authorities.
The motive behind the shooting remains unclear, as do the details of the alleged dispute that led to the tragedy. However, T-Hood’s mother, Yulanda, clarified that no party was taking place at the time of the incident.
T-Hood had been active on social media just a week before his death. His Instagram posts have since become a space for tributes from fans and fellow artists. His music producer, Deddotwill, expressed his grief, writing: “We was just on the phone all day I can't believe you are gone. REST IN PEACE T-HOOD I LOVE YOU BROTHER.” Music artist AYOO KD added: “Love you Brudda ain’t no way you left me like that 😢,” while singer Da Kid K wrote: “I LOVE YOU SO MUCH BRO.”
Fans also shared their shock and sadness, with many expressing disbelief at the news. Some took to the comments section of one of T-Hood’s recent posts—a humorous video where he dressed as a ghost in a cemetery. The clip, created to promote his track "Grave Diggerz," featured him painted with fake blood and jokingly saying, “Hello, are you still alive? We are dead down at the cemetery.” He quipped, “Come down to the cemetery; I have a spot for you. All you have to do is die. Just die today. You die today, you get to come and play—come on down.”
Fans have since reflected on the eerie nature of the footage, noting that it “did not age well.” The video now serves as a haunting reminder of T-Hood's untimely death.
In addition to the outpouring of support from fans, T-Hood’s girlfriend, Kelsie Frost, has shared her grief publicly. As the daughter of reality star Kirk Frost, she took to social media to express her devastation. Minutes after the news broke, she posted an emotional tribute on Instagram, writing: “First off I’ve been advised not to speak up by plenty of parties. I can’t sit back and let this narrative being created go on. The love of my life is GONE. The man I lay with and cuddle every single night…is no longer here.”
Frost described feeling “sick to [her] stomach” after the tragedy and criticized the “weird and sick rumours” circulating. She expressed her desire to share insights about T-Hood and asked for respect and privacy. “I don’t have the right words but I wanna keep typing while also respecting his family and loved ones,” she added.
As the community mourns the loss of T-Hood, his legacy continues to live on through his music and the memories he leaves behind. The ongoing investigation seeks to uncover the truth behind this tragic event, while fans and loved ones gather to honor his life and contributions to the music world.