Atlanta hip-hop is mourning the reported loss of Alley Boy, the Zone 6 rapper and CEO of Duct Tape Entertainment, following a prolonged battle with kidney failure.
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News of his passing prompted tributes across social media from several members of the hip-hop community, including Ralo, Rocko, DJ Scream and Big Bank. An official statement from Alley Boy’s family or representatives has not yet been widely released.
Alley Boy became a prominent figure in Atlanta’s street-rap scene through projects such as The Gift of Discernment and collaborations with artists including Master P. He also played an important role in establishing Duct Tape Entertainment as a respected movement within Southern hip-hop.
In previous interviews, Alley Boy openly discussed his health struggles and undergoing dialysis. He said his kidney failure was connected to years of codeine use and complications from high blood pressure.
His reported death represents another major loss for Atlanta’s influential hip-hop community. Our condolences go out to Alley Boy’s family, friends, supporters and everyone connected to Duct Tape Entertainment.
R.I.P. Alley Boy pic.twitter.com/7ONI397Sdt
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