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Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What kind of music did G$ Lil Ronnie make? Here's what to know about the North Texas rapper
North Texas rapper G$ Lil Ronnie leaves behind a burgeoning music career and dedicated fan base. Ronnie 'G$ Lil Ronnie' Sibley and his 5-year-old daughter, R'mani Sibley, were killed the morning of Monday, March 3 at a car wash in Forest Hill. On Wednesday, March 5, Forest Hill Police said they're looking for Adonis Robinson and Jakobie Russell in connection with the killings. Investigators say the suspects ambushed and shot the father and daughter Monday at Slappy's Express Car Wash at 6500 Forest Hill Drive. ⚡ More trending stories from our newsroom: →Not sure what Trump's tariffs will do to your wallet? Ask your burrito guy →What to know about measles in Texas →How much it costs to visit North Texas' Peppa Pig Theme Park Surveillance video from the car wash's security camera does not include audio but appears to show that Sibley was vacuuming his car, a maroon Dodge Challenger, at about 10:40 a.m. when two men approached him and began chasing him and shooting. Sibley ran across the lot, behind some other cars parked in the car wash bays and behind a dumpster while trying to evade the gunmen, the footage shows. The video ends after he is apparently shot and stumbles and collapses in the parking lot. R'mani Sibley, an elementary school student in Crowley, was found inside her father's car. Sibley was a rapper and released his first album 'Live from Las Vegas' in 2016. On Spotify, Sibley had 45,000 monthly listeners, with his top song 'Hoodfame Killuminati' collecting 3.9 million streams. Other songs that topped the Spotify streaming charts include 'Red Roses' at 737,000, 'Wops' at 674,000 and 'Crash Pt. 4' at 642,000. In total, Sibley released 13 albums over his career, with his final record 'Literally' released in 2023. Here's a look at each album: 2016- 'Live from Las Vegas' 2017- 'Gang Gang Activity' 2017- 'Act Broke Get Rich' 2018- 'Yayo and Pesos 2' 2019- 'Gang Gang Activity 2' 2019- 'Seal or No Deal' 2019- 'Best Gambler in Texas' 2020- 'Gga 3 (Gang Gang Activity)' 2020- 'Best Smoke in Texas' 2021- 'Best Gambler Texas Eva Saw' 2022- 'F-- da Politics' 2022- 'Trappin & Gamblin' 2023- 'Literally' After Sibley released 'Literally' in October 2023, he dropped several singles over 2024, with his final song 'Chase' out that September.
Express Tribune
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Texas rapper G$ Lil Ronnie and 5-year-old daughter fatally shot at car wash in targeted attack
Texas rapper G$ Lil Ronnie, born Chuckie Smith, and his 5-year-old daughter were shot and killed in a shocking daylight attack at a Fort Worth car wash on Monday, March 3. According to local reports, the father and daughter were inside their vehicle at Slappy's Express Car Wash on Forest Hill Drive when two men exited a Kia, approached their car, and opened fire before fleeing the scene. Authorities responded to the shooting just before 11 a.m. and attempted life-saving measures, but both victims were pronounced dead on-site. Police have identified one suspect and issued an arrest warrant, though the name has not yet been publicly released. Investigators believe the attack was targeted, though the motive remains unclear. Family members were devastated by the loss, with emotions running high at the scene. Ronnie's aunt, Stella Houston, spoke out about the tragedy, saying, "He was a rapper. He didn't bother nobody. He didn't target nobody. He was a family man. Why would you target him?" She also revealed that his daughter had just celebrated her 5th birthday the day before. "Cleaning the car out, and somebody came through shooting and killed him and the baby. And a baby. His baby. A baby!" she said in disbelief. Slappy's Express Car Wash has since announced it will remain closed for at least two days as the investigation continues. G$ Lil Ronnie was a rising artist in the Fort Worth rap scene, known for songs like Weigh It Up and Commitment. His death has sent shockwaves through the local community, as fans and fellow artists mourn the tragic loss of both him and his young daughter.
