Rodriquez Smith, aka Dope Boy Ra, was a prominent figure in the rap scene at 33, he declared dead on 15 Aug 2023 after being missing.
The disappearance of Dope Boy Ra has brought attention to the need for more mental health awareness within the music business, igniting talks about getting assistance and encouraging candid communication on the matter.
Missing details:
Osama Hodari provided his missing details through a social media post that stated:
Sayyy y’al! You all help me help a friend and her family out. As you all know, this guy is known by the stage name #DopeBoyRa straw man’s name is #RodriquezSmith he visited Chicago with a female last month. The last time his family spoke to him, he was on 71st and California. The man is on medication for mental health. If any, and I mean of you all, know about his or the female whereabouts, get at me! His family is offering 5k for you all to help in getting him back to his family safely.
Tributes:
“Rip @dopeboyra, you were to playa to go out like that…. #EastSidelegend in my eyes #Glenwood representative 💪🏽💯💙 ni*gas going to try to dirt you name when you are gone but ain’t nobody perfect.”
“I hate to say this, but Rest in peace, my n*gga @gxdsxlldxpe @dopeboyra 🖕🏽 what they are talking bout we dropped a classic on dese 🥷🏽 ah we have been stamped the Eastside, and u was a real one my buddy I ain’t even think I was gone get this phone call but Fly High brother u was a Legend on my side.”
Cause of death:
His actual cause of death is unknown, and no formal announcement has been made. We will let you know if any family members or police enforcement make a statement.
About Dope Boy Ra:
He developed a unique blend of street smarts and commercial acumen due to the streets’ trials and his grandmother’s mentorship throughout his youth. He significantly impacted the music industry with songs like “I Am What I Am.”
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