Kayo Redd, Waka Flocka's brother, found dead in Atlanta

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Kayo Redd, the rapper and younger brother of popular trap rapper Waka Flocka Flame, was found dead in his Atlanta home Sunday evening.

Though details of Redd’s death are still emerging, Waka Flocka tweeted his frustration and condolences claiming that his younger brother took his own life.

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“My f**king lil brother killed hisself f*** life [sic],” vented a distraught Waka Flocka. “God Please Bless me.”

Waka’s manager and mother Debra Antney tweeted at 12:45 pm Sunday that she “lost another son.”

Unfortunately personal tragedy has been common in Waka Flocka Flame’s life. In 2011, the Atlanta rapper‘s label mate and close friend, Slim Dunkin, was murdered during an argument.

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This is the 3rd death in the hip-hop community during the last month of 2013. Three 6 Mafia alumnus Lord Infamous died of an apparent heart attack of the age of 40 December 20th, while T.I.’s rising artist Doe B. was shot and killed in Alabama on the 28th.

TheGrio will keep you updated as more details are revealed.

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