Popular East Dallas rapper BFG Straap died of his wounds after being shot Thursday afternoon in South Dallas. He was 22 years old.
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BFG Straap, born Antywon Dillard, and 26-year-old Cory Lucien were shot by unknown assailants between Casey Street and South Malcolm X Boulevard. Police were dispatched at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, according to The Dallas Morning News. Dillard died at the hospital. Lucien died at the scene.
BFG Straap, who was best known for his song “I’m Good,” was born on Jan. 7, 2000, while his mother was incarcerated, according to his website bio, and grew up impoverished.
22-year-old Dallas rapper BFG Straap shot to death, another man killed in Dallas shooting
Straap gravitated toward music as a teen following the death of a close friend and began his music career in 2016. He first earned recognition with the release of his 2019 song “Las Vegas,” later collaborating with fellow DFW rappers Trapboy Freddy, Lil CJ Kasino, SSG Splurge and BigXThaPlug.
DaBaby producer Jetsonmade guided him early in his career after hearing the young hip-hop artist’s signature cadence and skill for lyricism.
