In a heartbreaking incident, 17-year-old American rapper Rylo Huncho, widely known as a prominent TikTok personality, accidentally shot and killed himself while filming a music video last week.
Tragic accident during filming
Huncho, whose real name was Raleigh Freeman II, was filming a music video in Suffolk, Virginia, on May 15 when the tragic accident occurred. According to reports, the young rapper was handling a handgun, displaying it on camera, and accidentally discharged it while pointing it at his head. He died instantly from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Disturbing video circulate online
A video of the incident, which has been circulating on social media, shows Huncho singing, dancing, and waving the gun, showcasing its built-in green laser and flashlight. In a chilling moment captured on his Instagram story, he turned off the gun’s safety, pointed it at his head, and uttered “f**k y’all n****s” before pulling the trigger. The video abruptly ends as his phone drops to the ground.
Community mourns and raises funds
The police initially did not confirm Huncho’s identity, but the video made its way online, revealing the tragic event to his followers and the wider community. Following the incident, a GoFundMe campaign was launched by his relatives, Monica Savage and Diane Bryant, aiming to raise $15,000 to support his grieving family. The fundraiser, titled “Support for Grieving Aunt After Tragic Loss,” confirms that Huncho was the only son of a single mother who did her best to care for him.
Heartfelt tributes
Tributes have poured in from friends and fans alike. Twin Porter, a close friend, expressed his devastation on Facebook, writing, “To get a text saying he passed away is heartbreaking, and to hear the mean things y’all are saying about Raleigh is so wrong on every level. Please, God, give his mother the strength to deal with the devastating pain she’s in.”
As of Tuesday, Huncho had amassed 28.3K followers on Instagram, many of whom are mourning the sudden loss of the young talent. The incident has sparked discussions about gun safety and the pressures faced by young influencers in the digital age.
