Fred the Godson dead at 35 from coronavirus
South Bronx rapper Fred The Godson, who just released his new album Paycheck in March, has sadly died at 35 years old after contracting coronavirus. Complex reports:
Fred the Godson has died after he contracted the coronavirus earlier this month.
He first revealed he was in the hospital and placed on a ventilator on April 6, with his wife explaining he wasn’t faring well. He reportedly started to make positive progress in hospital, but he ultimately lost his battle against the virus on Thurday.
News of the 35-year-old’s death broke via people paying tribute to him on social media. A rep for Fred the Godson confirmed his passing to Complex.
Awful, awful news. Rest in peace, Fred.
Tributes to Fred from fellow musicians have been pouring in…
Long live Fred The Godson . 🙏🏽
— Alchemist Type Beat (@Alchemist) April 23, 2020
RIP Fred Da Godson 😢
— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) April 23, 2020
Damn, RIP my man Fred The Godson. Since like 2001 it was always great vibes and bar fests when we were around one another. Lyrical swordsman of the highest order for the city. Smh. 🙏🏽🙏🏽 #FredTheGodson
— Skyzoo (@skyzoo) April 23, 2020
Damn man smh RIP Fred the godson 🙏
— CONWAY (@WHOISCONWAY) April 23, 2020
RIP Fred The Godson man. Fuck. When I was growing up in Hunts Point, he would pull up like a superstar. Everyone thought he was the best. I was trying to be as good as he was. Him and my older brother friends. I was the little homie. This shit hurts. pic.twitter.com/C50rsNjglS
— Kemba (@Kembaland) April 23, 2020
RIP Fred The Godson
— Stalley (@Stalley) April 23, 2020
