Who was T-Hood? All about the rapper who died due to gun shot in Atlanta

Rapper T-Hood was shot in Atlanta, leading to his death at 33 years old.

T-Hood, whose real name was Tevin Hood, has passed away due to a gunshot at a residence in Gwinnett County, Georgia. His family confirmed his death to Channel 2 Action News, and cops have detained one individual, but no arrests have yet been made.

His music producer Deddotwill gave a tribute to the rapper on Instagram, saying,

"We was just on the phone all day i cant believe you are gone 😭😭😭😭 REST IN PEACE T-HOOD I LOVE YOU BROTHER" refering to how sudden and unexpected the attack was.

Hip-Hop historian NuFace gave his tribute online, “Mannn not my dawg T Hood… we was just celebrating our guy @trapbeckham. Condolences and prayers to the family.”

Around 7 p.m. at a home located on Lee Road, which is in an unincorporated area of Lilburn, the attack took place. Gwinnett County police had responded to calls about a domestic dispute that had escalated into gunfire, and upon arrival, they found Hood suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.

Who is T-Hood?

Hood was a rising star in Atlanta’s music scene, and his death has shaken up the community. He was recognized for his signature single dreadlock and gritty Atlanta sound. Tevin was building his sound in both Hip-Hop and R&B and had collaborations with several major artists in the city, showcasing his versatility and love for his culture.

Since Atlanta’s a close-knit music community, his latest single, “Girls In The Party,” which dropped on May 12th, 2025, was already slowly taking over the city. His other notable tracks include Perculator, Ready 2 Go, Big Booty featuring B.o.B and more.

More details on his assailant and other aspects will come through as the story develops.

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