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Black America Web
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Black America Web
Atlanta Rising Star T-Hood Reportedly Passed Away
Source: @hatershaterthood2 / IG UPDATED 8/10/2025 3:19 pm Atlanta's music scene mourns rising rapper T-Hood reportedly passed away, according to WSB-TV. Gwinnett County Police got a call around 7 p.m. about a fight that ended in gunfire at a home on Lee Road. When they arrived, they found a man who had been shot. They gave him first aid and rushed him to the hospital, but he later died from his injuries. The victim was identified as 33-year-old rapper Tevin Hood, aka T-Hood. His family confirmed his identity to Channel 2 Action News. Police haven't shared many details about what led to the shooting, and no arrests have been made yet. News of his passing has shaken the Hip-Hop community, with many celebrities and fans across Atlanta taking to social media to share their grief and pay tribute to the artist. T-Hood, recognized for his signature single dreadlock and gritty Atlanta sound, was a promising Hip-Hop and R&B talent who had been steadily building a name for himself. Hood's work ethic and authenticity earned him collaborations with several major artists in the city. Over the years, he released multiple projects that showcased his versatility and love for the culture. Hip-Hop historian NuFace expressed his sorrow online, writing, 'Mannn not my dawg T Hood… we was just celebrating our guy @trapbeckham. Condolences and prayers to the family.' This heartfelt message reflects the deep personal connections. T-Hood had an impact on Atlanta's music scene. His latest single, 'Girls In The Party,' dropped on May 12th, 2025, and was already making noise in the city. Tragically, what should have been a year of growth for T-Hood has now turned into a time of mourning. More news to come as the story develops. Our thoughts and prayers go out to T-Hood's family, friends, and fans during this heartbreaking time. Atlanta Rising Star T-Hood Reportedly Passed Away was originally published on
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
‘Ready 2 Go' and ‘Percolator' Rapper T-Hood Dead at 33 After Shooting: Report
Rapper T-Hood has died. He was 33. T-Hood (real name Tevin Hood) was shot and killed on Friday, August 8, following a domestic dispute outside a residence in Georgia, according to a statement from local police. 'The Gwinnett County Police Department is investigating a shooting at a residence that resulted in the death of one man,' a press release shared via X early on Saturday, August 9, read. 'At approximately 7:00 p.m., officers assigned to the South Precinct were dispatched to a residence in the 3900 block of Lee Rd in unincorporated Snellville. The caller reported that a dispute took place at the residence and someone was shot.' According to law enforcement officials, they immediately 'rendered aid' to T-Hood, who was not publicly identified in the statement. 'Jugg King' and 'Hard to Handle' Rapper Young Scooter Dead on His 39th Birthday: Report 'Gwinnett County Fire Rescue transported the man to a local area hospital where he ultimately passed away from the injuries sustained,' the statement continued. 'One person was detained at the shooting location and is in the process of being interviewed by detectives.' Gwinnett County PD officials are currently investigating T-Hood's death as a homicide. 'The motive for the shooting is still under investigation,' the note concluded. 'The identity of the victim will be released following next-of-kin notification. There is no active threat to the public.' T-Hood's family members confirmed the musician's identity to Atlanta's Channel 2 Action News, which had reporters on the scene in T-Hood's neighborhood on Friday. T-Hood was best known as a rapper, releasing songs such as 'Ready 2 Go,' 'Perculator,' 'Girls in the Party' and 'Big Booty' with B.o.B. Rich Homie Quan, 'Type of Way' Rapper, Dead at 34 'I definitely turn down a lot of offers and s*** 'cuz I really be doing the same numbers [when] I'm outside by myself,' T-Hood said in a 2020 interview with DGB Media, reflecting on his independence in the music industry. 'That's definitely situational. I encourage a lot of artists to stay independent, get some management deals or something. I feel like labels don't be knowing [sic] what's going on.' According to T-Hood, 'the internet is controlling' the music industry. '[Labels] don't have control of it,' he explained. 'They're not making this, you know what I'm saying? The kids [are] making this s*** happen. Therefore, we don't want to just [be] making a game at it.' T-Hood also stressed that he didn't want to 'owe' any record labels a piece of his career, and that his happiness was the most important. 'I was always told [to] love what you do,' he said. 'Put your all in that s***. … You gotta be happy with what you got.'
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Georgia rapper T-Hood shot dead in his residence, probe underway
Georgia [US], August 10 (ANI): A Georgia-based rapper, Tevin Hood, better known as T-Hood, was shot dead at his residence in the Snellville to a TMZ report, the shooting took place after a dispute between the parties in the area. The Gwinnett County police are currently investigating the case as a homicide. However, the motive behind the attack remains the attack, the rapper was provided medical service by the first responders and then was transported to the local area hospital, where he succumbed to the injuries, the report has been arrested in connection with the shooting and is being interviewed by the police. T-Hood's mother, Yulanda, confirmed to the outlet that her son was shot at the residence, where he lived. She also denied that a party was going on at the time. Well-known in the Southern rap scene, T-Hood's musical credits include songs like 'Ready 2 Go,' 'Big Booty,' 'No Secret,' and 'Perculator.'He also received the Trendsetter of the Year award at the Black Only Awards 2025. The 33-year-old was active on social media last week, as he shared a fun video on his Instagram handle. Many of his fans and supporters flooded the comment section with condolences and prayers.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Rapper T-Hood shot dead in his Georgia home, investigation underway
Rapper Tevin Hood, known as T-Hood, died after being shot at his home in Georgia. As per TMZ, the Gwinnett County police officers responded to reports of a dispute that led to a shooting in the Snellville area of Atlanta on Friday. Rapper T-Hood was shot dead at the age of 33. T-Hood aka Tevin Hood shot dead at his home The first responders reportedly gave aid at his home and then took him to a nearby hospital. But he succumbed to his injuries. Citing authorities, the report further said that a person was detained in connection with the shooting and was questioned by the police. Police investigating case as homicide The police is investigating the case as a homicide even though the motive for the shooting is unclear. Yulanda, T-Hood's mom, has confirmed her son was shot at the residence, where he lived. She, however, denied an ongoing party at that time. He was 33. About T-Hood T-Hood was known for songs such as Ready 2 Go, Big Booty and Perculator. His projects also included Girls in the Party, Yellow Xan, 6 Shades of Z, Red Kush, No Problems (feat. Bear1boss) and Whisper, among many others. Last year in December, T-Hood shared a post about losing friends and his mental health. Taking to Instagram, he shared several pictures. He wrote, "Lately I've been losing so many friends it's been scaring me, mentally I've been lost and really haven't been tryna be found, when I say check on your people and ask them what's going on in their head.. I lost two friends in a week the same way, and it made me think what's the purpose out here if we all only guaranteed one thing." He also talked about being unfocused. "It's strange and something in me keeps saying keep going and don't stop and do it for those who should be here because that's what they would want for you.. I haven't been this unfocused ever, I deal with a lot but I know that I'm here to spread love and happiness for as long as I can." T-Hood had also said that 2025 will be amazing. "I've been getting back to myself and trying to create again because mentally I've been on block.. but life has many tricks and learning how to play the game to win is the main goal. I just wanna say 2025 will be AMAZING.. I LOVE YALL," concluded his note.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Up-and-coming Atlanta rapper T-Hood fatally shot at Georgia home
Tevin Hood, an up-and-coming Atlanta rapper better known as T-Hood, was fatally shot Friday night at his home in Georgia, according to police. Officers responded to a residence in the Atlanta suburb of Snellville at around 7 p.m. following reports of a dispute that erupted into gunfire, the Gwinnett County Police Department said in a press release. Upon arriving to the scene, officers located one man who'd been shot, later identified by family members as 33-year-old Hood, according to local ABC affiliate WSB-TV. First responders attempted to render aid before transporting Hood to the hospital, but he ultimately succumbed to his injuries. A motive for the shooting remains under investigation, police said. No arrests had been made as of Saturday, though one person was detained and is in the process of being interviewed. Gwinnett County police did not immediately respond to the Daily News' request for additional information. Hood was well-known in the Atlanta rap scene and had around 7,000 subscribers to his YouTube channel at the time of his death. Some of his most popular videos are for the tracks 'War Ready' and 'Foreva,' which boast 186,000 and 143,000 views, respectively. 'Mannn not my dawg T Hood,' hip-hop historian Nuface captioned a video of Hood at a recent gig. According to DJ Burn One, Hood had been scheduled to appear at an event at Atlanta's Tree Sound Studios on Friday night.
