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Shawty Lo, former member of D4L and Atlanta royalty, was reportedly killed in a car accident early Wednesday morning in Atlanta.

The news of his death made its rounds on the Internet after Georgia radio personality Headkrack announced it, followed by Lo’s manager Johnny Cabbell who took to Twitter to announce the death:

With deep regret I have to report this morning that #ShawtyLo has been killed in a hit and run accident. More details to follow.

— Headkrack (@headkrack) September 21, 2016

My brother has passed he is no longer here but his spirit, his kind heart , and his music will live on Long live Shawty Lo King of Bankhead

— SHAWTY LO (@THATSSHAWTYLO) September 21, 2016

Mgr Johnny Cabell has confirmed that @THATSSHAWTYLO has been killed in a hit and run accident this am. Real O.G. R.I.P. #zone1forlife

— Ryan Cameron (@ryancameron) September 21, 2016

Just hours before, Shawty Lo was spotted hanging out at the Blue Flame Lounge in Atlanta for Yung Joc‘s birthday.

Reports say that the rapper lost control of his vehicle and hit a tree, which caused the vehicle to catch on fire.

#BREAKING Just confirmed that The driver lost control of his vehicle striking a tree #RipShawtyLo pic.twitter.com/Iyt7NVCdMe

— Mike Nicolas (@11AliveMike) September 21, 2016

Rest in peace to Shawty Lo and prayers up for his family during this time.

Source: Complex|PHOTOCREDIT: Getty, Twitter

September 21, 2016 Kiyonna Anthony