Detroit rhymer Doughboy Roc (real name Rodney Yeargin) was killed in a shooting that took place in Detroit on Monday (October 9).
News of Doughboy’s death was confirmed by WDIV Local 4 through the rapper’s family.
Another news report from CBS Detroit reveals that Roc was shot around 3:30 p.m. on Monday while inside a white Hyundai. The 29-year-old was reportedly pronounced dead at the scene, after being shot in the right ear and right shoulder.
His last Instagram post, which was uploaded on October 8, mere hours before the deadly shooting, shows the rapper during happier times. The short video shows Doughboy rollerskating side-by-side with his “og.”
“My og tha only person dat can get me to do shit I don’t want 2 lol got me outta retirement it’s been 14years,” Doughboy Roc wrote in the caption to the video.
Although Doughboy Roc has released an ample amount of solo material, he first rose to prominence as a member of Doughboyz Cashout. The rap crew was founded in 2006, and was once signed to Jeezy’s CTE World label.
Doughboy’s last solo project came with the release of September’s Roc vs. Balboa.
HipHopDX sends its condolences to the friends and family of Doughboy Roc.
RIP
Everybody in the whole D know it was his cousin who pulled the trigger
it’s so cold in the D
Still have Mobb Life playing on my list. RIP
Whoever shot him is mad real yo..
i bet its some racist white supremacist cop who did it. oh wait, NOPE!
Why are you in a hip hop site? I just don’t understand these culture creatures that want to be us so bad but are filled with hate at the same time. Beat it loser
RIP
who was this again?
Nobody cares about this guy. His claim to fame is getting murdered, not his music. Sorry lol.
real talk #facts
Rest In Peace Doughboy Roc. Detroit Legend!