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Rapper Fred The Godson Dies At 35

fred-1.12228137 NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 26: Fred The Godson attends "NBA 2K13" Premiere Launch Party at 40 / 40 Club on September 26, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images) (Dimitrios Kambouris/Fred the Godson, pictured in 2012. Dimitrios Kambouris / Getty Images)

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French Montana, Nas and Ice T are among those paying tribute to rapper Fred the Godson, who died from complications of COVID-19. He was 35.

“So many dreams so many conversations so many great times we had,” wrote Fat Joe on Instagram. "I am in shock to say the least i love you soooooooo much little brother it’s been years since i felt this pain.

“Maybe now the world will pay attention to your greatness.”

Fred the Godson, whose real name was Frederick Thomas, was hospitalized earlier this month and placed on a ventilator.

The New York rapper collaborated with hip hop artists like Meek Mill, Pusha T and Diddy during his career.

Ice T tweeted about his friend’s death. “People that say this s**t aint real should get punched in the face.. This is not a Fn game.”

Fred the Godson leaves behind wife LeeAnn Jemmott and their two children.