Toronto rapper Jahvante Smart, better known as Smoke Dawg, was shot and killed in what is being reported as a “brazen daylight shooting” in downtown Toronto.
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This NEEDS to stop! Smoke Dawg, the “Count It Up” rapper died after suffering a gunshot wound in Toronto, Canada, CelebNMusic247.com has learned.
The 21-year-old rapper, Smoke Dawg participated in a European tour with Toronto’s biggest star, Drake, last year and was gaining popularity in their hometown.
Here is what is being reported on the killing of Smoke Dawg:
Stories and theories are circulating online about the reasoning behind his killing. Many believe he was killed for shooting a music video in a rival gang’s neighborhood, according to The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
They also reported that Mayor John Tory blames gangs for a wave of violence in Toronto. Drake mourned his former tour mate in an Instagram story.
OVO leader Drake weighed in on the death of Smoke Dawg saying:
All these gifts and blessed souls and inner lights being extinguished lately is devastating. I wish peace would wash over our city. So much talent and so many stories we never get to see play out. Rest up Smoke.
Panoramic Records A&R Noah Miller commented:
RIP Smokedawg. It’s ridiculous our world has to come to this violence. Especially in a city I’m living in. It’s disgusting to see people post videos online and act like this is normal.
Music Producer Sean Claude said:
Prayers up for Smoke Dawg.
Smoke Dawg’s last three posts before his tragic death:
Three days ago, before he was shot dead in a “Brazen Daylight Shooting.” Smoke Dawg was promoting his hommie Drake’s Scorpion album:
Big Bro Got A Michael Jackson Verse ??????? @champagnepapi
Life is too short! STOP Killing each other, there is room for everyone in the industry, hate is the devil!