The 33-year-old musician, known for his impact on the Southern rap scene, was killed at his home after a dispute, prompting an outpouring of grief from his family and collaborators.
Snellville, Georgia, US – August 10, 2025: The Southern rap industry is sad about the death of Tevin Hood, a rapper from Georgia who was better known as T-Hood. He was shot and killed at his home in Snellville on Friday. TMZ says that the shooting happened after an argument. One individual has been arrested and is being questioned by the police, but the reason for the attack is still unknown.
First responders took the rapper to a nearby hospital, but sadly, he died from his injuries. Police in Gwinnett County are looking at the case as a murder.
Yulanda, T-Hood’s mother, told TMZ that her son was shot in the residence where he lived, but she said there wasn’t a party going on at the time. The revelation has shocked the whole community. T-Hood was a well-known rapper with hits like “Ready 2 Go,” “Big Booty,” and “No Secret.” He has also just won the Trendsetter of the Year award at the Black Only Awards 2025.
He was active on social media in the last week of his life. He posted a funny video on Instagram. Fans and supporters have been sending their condolences and prayers in the comments section since the news of his demise. A lot of people didn’t believe the news because he had been online so recently.
Kelsie Frost, the rapper’s fiancée and daughter of reality star Kirk Frost, sent a sorrowful farewell on Instagram that said, “Just come get me darling please…. I can’t even write this. Papa, I love you. “I can’t wait to hold you again,” coupled with a slew of sad photographs.
Deedotwill, a music producer who often works with T-Hood, too conveyed his anguish. He said, “We were just on the phone all day. I can’t believe you’re gone.” “I LOVE YOU BROTHER” REST IN PEACE T-HOOD.
The investigation is still going on as the community looks for answers and justice for the young artist whose life was cut short in such a horrible way.