Atlanta rapper and producer Dope Boy Ra, whose real name is Rodriquez Smith is dead, according to rapper Runwayrichy, a friend of Smith.
He reportedly went missing earlier this week in Chicago. At the time, it was reported that he was last seen on 71st and California by Marquette Park. Rumors had it that he battled with mental illness.
On Tuesday, Runwayrichy gave his condolences to the Atlanta rapper in an Instagram post, remembering the artist as “a real one.”
READ THE INSTAGRAM POST BELOW:
Rest In Paradise, Dope Boy Ra.
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