R5 Homixide Found Dead At 22

American rapper R5 Homixide has died.
The hitmaker – real name Rashad Dowdy – passed away at
the age of 22 on Monday, his pals have confirmed on
social media.
Fellow rapper Problem Child 5 posted a photograph of the
pair with the caption: “Who tf gone watch my back now.
Take me with you twin” alongside a stream of broken
heart emojis.
Money Game Boo paid tribute to Homixide, saying “your
heart was big as this world” and dubbing the young artist
as “amazing.”
It has not been confirmed how the musician died.
R5 was yet to sign a record deal but gained attention and
acclaim for his song Lion Heart which he released in July
2021.
His most recent release, Chrome Heart, came out in
August 2021 and has just under 60,000 views on Youtube.
R5 grew up in Atlanta and dropped his first album,
Gvnganati 3, back in March last year.
During an appearance on YouTube show Lalaa Land,
hosted by Lalaa Shepard, in June this year, R5 opened up
about transitioning to music from “the streets”.
He was also said to have been good pals with rapper
Playboi Carti and fans shared their condolences.
One wrote: “Damn rip bruh, Carti lost another one.”
While another commented: “Praying for his family and
Carti.”