Rapper Yung Hott Killed While Filming a Music Video

Yung Hott

Georgia rapper Jerode “Yung Hott” Paige 27,  was shot and killed on May 15 while filming a video in Griffin, Georgia. Yung Hott was surrounded by 150 people who were working on the video or watching when 20 rounds were fired into the the crowd. Three other people, including a 5-year-old girl who has non-life threatening injuries, were also shot.

Yung Hott had served 30 months in prison but was looking to change his life by remaining focused on music. He was establishing a fan base and received recognition from local radio stations once he released the mixtape, First 48.


Four suspects — Bahir Howard, 22; Corderra Walker, 21; Terry James Fuller, 31; and Terrance Jones, 23 — are being held without bond in the Spalding County Jail on charges of murder, aggravated battery, child cruelty and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Yung Hott was raised by his grandmother after his father was beaten to death when he was 28-years-old. –a.r.


Source: AJC


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