Kayo Redd the younger brother of Atlanta rapper Waka Flocka Flame died Sunday night from what appeared to be a suicide. There has not yet been any confirmation on the cause of death, but Redd's death was confirmed on Twitter by his older brother Waka Flocka and his mother Debra Antney.
This is not the first death the family has experienced. Waka lost another brother of his when he was 13-years old. Kayo Redd was an upcoming rapper and affiliated with Waka Flocka's Brick Squad Monopoly crew. It is said he was found dead at or near his home in Atlanta.
Kayo Redd was promoting his latest mixtape Redd Kisses. There are few details surrounding his death, but our deepest condolences go out to Debra Antney, Waka and all of their family and friends.
Photo: Kayo Redd's Instagram
Update: Debra Antney, mother and manager of Waka Flocka Flame and Kayo Redd has requested that no one wear black to her son's home going service Saturday. She stated “Kayo was full of life and color … Please respect his wishes and DO NOT wear black.”
A viewing of Kayo will happen Friday at 4pm at Willie A Watkins Funeral Home in Riverdale, GA, and a home going service will take place at Wings of Faith in Conely, GA at 1pm.
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