Snootie Wild
LePreston Porter (April 23, 1985 — February 26, 2022), better known by his stage name Snootie Wild, was an American rapper and singer. He was best known for his first single, "Yayo".[1][2] In September 2014, Wild released his first extended play, Go Mode.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | LePreston Porter |
| Born | April 23, 1985 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | February 26, 2022 (aged 36) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2006–2022 |
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On February 25, 2022, Porter was found dead in Houston, Texas with gunshot wounds to his neck. He was hospitalized in critical condition but died the following day at age 36.[3]
References
- ↑ Snootie Wild Is Bringing Something Real To The Table. April 6, 2014. http://revolt.tv/video/snootie-wild-is-bringing-something-real-to-the-table/2F05A41B-7881-43BC-9C61-E84CB5FFFF90. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ↑ Bubbling Under: Chainsmokers Get Their Shot With Selfie. February 21, 2014. http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/5915508/bubbling-under-chainsmokers-get-their-shot-with-selfie. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ↑ Coleman, C. Vernon III (February 26, 2022). "Snootie Wild Dies After Allegedly Being Shot". XXL. https://www.xxlmag.com/snootie-wild-dead/. Retrieved February 26, 2022.