Snootie Wild

Snootie Wild
Snootie Wild in 2015
Snootie Wild in 2015
Background information
Birth nameLePreston Porter
Born(1985-04-23)April 23, 1985
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
DiedFebruary 26, 2022(2022-02-26) (aged 36)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
GenresHip hop
Occupation(s)Rapper, singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2006–2022
Labels

LePreston Porter (April 23, 1985 — February 26, 2022), better known by his stage name Snootie Wild, was an American rapper and singer. He was best known for his first single, "Yayo".[1][2] In September 2014, Wild released his first extended play, Go Mode.

On February 25, 2022, Porter was found dead in Houston, Texas with gunshot wounds to his neck. He was hospitalized in critical condition but died the following day at age 36.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Snootie Wild Is Bringing Something Real To The Table". Revolt TV. April 6, 2014. Archived from the original on May 2, 2014. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Bubbling Under: Chainsmokers Get Their Shot With Selfie". Billboard. February 21, 2014. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
  3. ↑ Coleman, C. Vernon III (February 26, 2022). "Snootie Wild Dies After Allegedly Being Shot". XXL. Retrieved February 26, 2022.