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Hotboy Due, a Baton Rouge rapper known for his ties to Fredo Bang and the TBG circle, has reportedly been sentenced to 80 years in prison on murder-related charges.
News of the sentencing quickly spread online, with many fans and people connected to the Baton Rouge rap scene reacting to the heavy outcome. The situation has sparked renewed conversations about the violence and legal troubles that have continued to impact several artists and affiliates connected to the city’s rap scene over the years.
The reported sentencing also comes shortly after news surfaced that TBG affiliate Cleezy5 was killed in Baton Rouge on April 29, adding another tragic chapter to the ongoing issues surrounding that circle.
Fans across social media have been reflecting on how quickly circumstances can change, especially for artists involved in street life while trying to build music careers. As reactions continue to pour in, many are calling the latest developments another heartbreaking reminder of the dangers surrounding ongoing conflicts in Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge rapper and close associate of Fredo Bang, Hotboy Due, has been sentenced to 80 years on murder charges. pic.twitter.com/kmfclGIdJw
— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) May 19, 2026
