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Earlier this month, New York rapper Fred The Godson he was one of many New Yorkers who had been battling COVID-19. His wife told XXL that his condition had been improving after he was initially admitted to the hospital on April 7th but in the days since, his manager told outlets that while the Payback rapper’s vitals had improved, his kidneys were not working.
On Thursday (Apr. 23), New York rappers, fans, and more took to social media to announce that the Bronx rapper had passed away from COVID-19. He was 35.
Hailed as one of the next great NYC rappers, Fred’s talents landed him a spot on the lauded XXL Freshman Class cover of 2011 featuring the late Mac Miller, Lil B, Big K.R.I.T., YG, Kendrick Lamar and others. See the reaction from some of Gordo’s peers and more on his sudden death.
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NYC Rapper Fred The Godson Reportedly Loses Battle With COVID-19 was originally published on theboxhouston.com
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Rest In Peace Fred the Godson 🙏🏽
— Lloydbanks (@Lloydbanks) April 23, 2020
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Heartbroken right now. Rest In Peace Fred the Godson. Good dude. Always showed love & pen game ridiculous. The BX won’t be the same without you king #FredTheGodson #BXCellence
— Christopher Emdin (@chrisemdin) April 23, 2020
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Man. Rest In Peace Fred The Godson. Always loved his lyricism, wordplay, flow, and distinct voice. A true M.C. Damn this crazy!! https://t.co/9xYmxROWNp
— KevChoice (@KevChoice) April 23, 2020
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Long live Fred The Godson . 🙏🏽
— Alchemist Type Beat (@Alchemist) April 23, 2020
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RIP Fred the Godson. Hip-hop lost a real one. Fuck corona virus 💔🕊
— claudia 💚 (@claudiamcneilly) April 23, 2020
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🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 #RIP to a New York giant when it comes to #HipHop, a lyrical genius!! We're sending our prayers to the family and friends of Fred The Godson 😪😪 #RipFredTheGodson pic.twitter.com/qUID9y7t7F
— Hip Hop Weekly (@HipHopWeekly) April 23, 2020
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RIP Fred the Godson
— Dave Martinson (@Martinswagr) April 23, 2020
Part of the best #XXLFreshman class of all time, 2011.
Kendrick, Meek, YG, Mac, KRIT, Based God, Cyhi, Yelawolf...sheesh pic.twitter.com/QcYqICa93G