Rapper T-Hood, 33, dies after being shot at home

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 13: T-Hood appears onstage during Juiceland at Vinyl on September 13, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Julia Beverly/Getty Images)
Rap star T-Hood has died after a shooting at his home in Georgia (Picture: Julia Beverly/Getty Images)

Georgia-based rapper T-Hood has died after being fatally shot at his home.

The 33-year-old, real name Tevin Hood, was best known on the Southern rap scene for songs READY 2 GO and Big Booty.

As per TMZ, Gwinnett County police arrived on the scene following reports of a shooting during a dispute in Snellville on Friday.

The outlet reports that while Hood was taken to hospital, he died as a result of his injuries.

An investigation into the Perculator hitmaker’s death is currently underway.

Currently, one person has been arrested in connection with the shooting and is being interviewed by cops.

(Picture: Tevin Hood/Instagram)
He was 33 years old (Picture: Tevin Hood/Instagram)
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 05: Rapper T-Hood performs onstage at State Farm Arena on April 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
Hood was known for songs including READY 2 GO and Big Booty (Picture: Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Motive is unclear, and the circumstances surrounding the alleged dispute are also unknown. However, Yulanda, Hood’s mother, says a party was not going on.

Hood was last active on Instagram a week ago, with his comments section now being filled with tributes.

His music producer, Deddotwill, wrote: ‘We was just on the phone all day I cant believe you are gone.

‘REST IN PEACE T-HOOD I LOVE YOU BROTHER.’

‘Love you Brudda ain’t no way you left me like that 😢’, added music artist AYOO KD.

‘I LOVE YOU SO MUCH BRO’, wrote singer Da Kid K.

Many fans also expressed their sadness, saying they ‘can’t believe’ the news.

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