Tragedy has struck Atlanta this weekend after news of Alley Boy’s death. The rapper was 42 years old, per All Hip Hop. News of his passing surfaced on Sunday, though an official statement from his family or representatives had not been released at the time of publication. The rapper, born Curt Freeman, had spent the last several years publicly documenting his declining health while hoping to receive a kidney transplant.
Following reports of his death, peers and friends shared tributes across social media. Big Bank, DJ Scream, Rocko, and Hot Boy Turk were among those who honored Alley Boy's legacy. The "Fish Fry" rapper is remembered as one of the most respected voices to emerge from Atlanta's Zone 6 because of his authenticity and influence on the city's rap scene.
Alley Boy never shied away from discussing the circumstances that led to kidney failure. During an appearance on the A Humble Soul podcast, he explained that his kidneys were severely damaged after years of drinking lean and complications with high blood pressure. The Gift Of Discernment MC used his own story as a cautionary tale, especially after detailing how he also used to sell codeine. In 2024, he was undergoing dialysis three times a week for more than a year while waiting for a transplant that ultimately never came.
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Alley Boy’s Career
Over the course of his career, Alley Boy became a key figure in Atlanta’s trap scene, having made a name for himself in the underground and co-founding the label Duct Tape Entertainment, which later secured a distribution deal through Asylum/Atlantic Records. Throughout his career, he collaborated with major artists in hip-hop, including Gucci Mane, Young Jeezy, Future, Freddie Gibbs, Pusha T, Yo Gotti, Meek Mill, Master P and more. Rest In Peace, Alley Boy.
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