Snootie Wild’s Family Speaks Out After His Fatal Shooting

Last week it was announced that rapper Snootie Wild passed away after being shot in the neck in Houston. Now his family has released a statement and asked fans to support them in their “pursuit for answers” “that will bring his killers to justice.” 

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“We are devastated by the untimely passing of our beloved LePreston Porter, known to the world as gold-selling and Billboard charting Hip Hop recording artist Snootie Wild,” the statement reads. “He meant the world to us. A son, loving boyfriend, brother to four sisters, a father of seven, and a nephew and cousin to a host of others, he held many roles within our family and was a big kid at heart. LePreston was a beautiful, compassionate and talented soul whose presence was ever felt within our family.”

“…Snootie was a man of the people and dearly loved creating music, and performing fun, high-energy live shows that brought all types of Hip Hop lovers together with his music,” the statement continued. “His fans were part of his family. So much so that he didn’t like to look down from the stage and would frequently join the crowd. Any city that he visited, he frequently ventured out to underserved areas to connect with the people.”

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As we previously reported, Snootie Wild was shot in a residential neighborhood on Friday (Feb. 25) and rushed to Ben Taub Hospital where he eventually died from gunshot wounds. His case is now being dealt with by the Houston Police Department.

#Socialites lets continue to keep his family and loved ones in our prayers.