Fredo Santana, Chicago Rapper, Dies at 27
Cause of Death Revealed
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Fredo Santana, a Chicago rapper and cousin of Chief Keef, has died at the age of 27. The cause of death has been reported as a grand mal seizure, according to TMZ. No official statement has been released by his family or label.
Fredo Santana, whose real name was Derrick Antonio Coleman, was born on July 4, 1990, in Chicago, Illinois. He first gained recognition in 2012 with his mixtape, "It's a Scary Site."
Over the past several years, he has released a number of songs and mixtapes, and appeared on tracks with other popular Chicago rappers such as Lil Durk, King Louie and Lil Reese.
His death has been met with an outpouring of grief from fans and fellow musicians.
In a statement, Chief Keef said, "I love you bro. I don't know what to do right now. I'm lost.
Lil Durk also tweeted, "RIP Fredo. You will be missed."
Santana's death is a reminder of the dangers facing young people in Chicago, where violence is a major problem. In 2017, there were more than 700 homicides in the city.
Santana's death is a loss for the music community and for Chicago. He was a talented rapper who had a bright future ahead of him.
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