Virginia’s drill rap scene has been shaken by the tragic death of 17-year-old rapper Rylo Huncho, who accidentally shot himself in the head while recording a TikTok video at his home.
According to a report Hip Hop Vibe, his real name has not been disclosed. Known for his energetic performances and promising career, Rylo was handling a loaded firearm during the incident, which resulted in a fatal injury.
Before he pulls the trigger, Huncho can be heard saying, “F*ck y’all, n****.”
In response, family members have set up a GoFundMe page to cover funeral expenses and support the grieving family. The page, created by Rylo’s cousin, describes the cause of death as accidental suicide and indicates that the family is still seeking answers.
Rylo Huncho’s death has sparked discussions about the responsibilities of social media platforms and their impact on young users. The community continues to support the family and share memories of Rylo’s passion for music and his promising future.
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Virginia native, Rylo Huncho, is dead after accidentally shooting himself while filming a TikTok video.
— Amiri King (@AmiriKing) May 18, 2024
This is why I don’t advocate for cornballing out with firearms to look hard. pic.twitter.com/2I1PbPLF5O
Over $2,000 has been raised on a GoFundMe fundraiser.
The description reads, “Hello , my aunt recently lost her 17 year old son from a self inflicted gun wound to the head . He was her only son ! She was a single parent but took care of her son the best she could. Suicide/accidental was the cause of his death we are still trying to figure out why . But anything I mean anything can help her at this time of need . He was her only child she was also an only child it was always her and her son . Anything can help ! Please keep my family in your prayers thank you so much.”
Biz Pac Review noted, “The brief viral clip raised questions about the fate of the rapper and at least one social media account suggested, ‘according to his family, he went to the hospital and died from injuries. his friend posted the video [because] people were saying the friend shot him. his family was also saying he was depressed but since he is gone, we will never know if it was a major accident or purposely done.’”
