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‘Twerkoholic’ R&B singer B. Smyth dies at 28 The singer died after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis, his brother said. (NCD)
ByBob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
R&B singer B. Smyth, whose single “Twerkoholic, Pt. 2″ was released last month, died Thursday after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis, his brother said. He was 28.
In a post shared on the singer’s Instagram account, Denzil Smith said his younger brother, whose real name was Brandon Smith, died of respiratory failure stemming from the lung disease, People reported.
“On behalf of my brother and my family we want to say thank you to all of you for all of your love & support throughout the years,” Denzil Smith wrote in the Instagram caption. “We also want to say thank you for all of your prayers. #RIPBSMYTH Love you bro!”
In the video, Denzil Smith said his brother had been watching dance challenges for “Twerkaholic Pt.2″ three weeks ago while he was in intensive care at a hospital, according to People.
Smyth rose to fame by uploading covers of songs on YouTube and became known for his songs “Might Cuff You,” “Ride Good,” “Creep,” “Leggo” and more, according to E! Online.
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Born on March 12, 1994, the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, native debuted on the charts in 2012 with “Leggo,” featuring 2 Chainz. That song peaked at No. 12 on Billboard’s Hot R&B chart. “Win Win” was a collaboration with Future in 2013.
“Twerkoholic” followed in 2014, followed by “Twerkoholic Pt. 2″ in October 2022.
Comedian Chico Bean, songwriter Derrick Milano and influencer Keeshlinooo were among those to mourn the singer’s passing, according to E! Online.
YouTuber Chyna Willis wrote, “This broke my heart, wow.”
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Photos: B. Smyth through the years Here are some memorable photos of R&B singer B. Smyth through the years. (John Ricard/Getty Images)
Photos: B. Smyth through the years 2013: Recording artist B. Smyth attends Radio Remote Room Day 2 during the 2013 BET Awards at J.W. Marriot at L.A. Live on June 29, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for BET)
Photos: B. Smyth through the years 2013: Recording artist B. Smyth attends the 2013 BET Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on June 30, 2013, in Los Angeles. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for BET)
Photos: B. Smyth through the years 2013: B. Smyth attends the Moet Rose Lounge Chicago hosted by Fabolous at Drum Bar at the Raffaello Hotel on July 6, 2013, in Chicago. (Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for Moet Rose)
Photos: B. Smyth through the years 2014: Recording artist B. Smyth visits 106 & Park at BET studio on April 21, 2014, in New York City. (Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images)
Photos: B. Smyth through the years 2016: B. Smyth performs at House of Exile Featuring Justine Skye, Swizz Beatz and Omarion at Stage 48 on November 5, 2016, in New York City. (Johnny Nunez/WireImage via Getty Images)
Photos: B. Smyth through the years 2018: Recording artist B. Smyth attends New York Fashion Week at Industria Studios on February 8, 2018, in New York City. (Mireya Acierto/Getty Images for New York Fashion Week: The Shows)
Photos: B. Smyth through the years 2019: Singer B. Smyth attends BMI Know Them Now Experience at the Buckhead Theater on May 30, 2019, in Atlanta. (Prince Williams/Wireimage via Getty Images)
Photos: B. Smyth through the years 2019: B. Smyth is shown at Centennial Olympic Park on June 15, 2019, in Atlanta. (Prince Williams/Wireimage via Getty Images)
Photos: B. Smyth through the years 2019: B. Smyth performs at the Buckhead Theater on September 27, 2019, in Atlanta. (Prince Williams/Wireimage via Getty Images)
