Tragic Turn of Events: Teen Rapper’s Fatal Accident During Live Stream

Tragedy has struck the local rap community in Virginia after a teenager unintentionally took his own life while recording a social media video. The 17-year-old, Raleigh Freeman III, also known by his stage name Rylo Huncho, was on a live Instagram stream when the horrifying incident occurred.

During the live video, Huncho was seen brandishing a handgun equipped with a laser, while also mimicking violent actions as he rapped about the ‘homicide’ of another individual. As he continued speaking to his followers, he pointed the gun at his head and, in a shocking turn of events, accidentally pulled the trigger.

The livestream continued as Huncho was swiftly taken to the Sentara Norfolk General Hospital in Suffolk, Virginia. Sadly, after a few hours, news of his death was reported by Twin Porter, a close associate of the young rapper. In a heartfelt Facebook post, Porter expressed his sorrow, saying, “And to get a text saying he passed away is heartbreaking and to hear the mean things y’all are saying about Railey [sic] is so wrong on every level please God give his mother the strength to deal with the devastating pain she’s in.”

Due to the shocking nature of the incident, the video quickly spread across social media. However, out of respect for the young rapper and his family, many outlets, including Blaze News, have refrained from sharing the video.

A crowdfunding campaign on GoFundMe, set up by Monica Savage, believed to be Huncho’s cousin, reveals that the young boy was the only child of his mother. In her post, Savage mentions, “Suicide/accidental was the cause of his death we are still trying to figure out why.” The campaign has since raised a little over $2,700 of its $15,000 target.

A brief review of Huncho’s TikTok page reveals a recurring theme of violence in his content. This includes another video where he pretends to fire a gun and slit his throat while rapping about committing a “homicide”. In another instance, he raps about excessively drinking and being armed, saying, “B***h, I walk up in this school sippin’ dirty lemonade. You know I feel just like a man cuz I walk off with a Glock.”

This tragic event has prompted discussions about the role and responsibilities of social media platforms, and the significant influence they wield over young users. According to Hip Hop Vibe, the investigation into Huncho’s untimely death remains ongoing.

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