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Atlanta Rapper Alley Boy Passes Away at 42 After Battling Kidney Disease

Atlanta rapper Alley Boy passed away at 42 years old. His daughter confirmed after initial conflicting reports over the weekend.

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Tragedy strikes for family, friends, and fans of Alley Boy. The Atlanta rapper passed away at 42 years old after a battle with kidney disease. His daughter confirmed the news on Instagram with a throwback photo of her and her dad.

It came on the heels of Alley Boy’s daughter responding to early reports over the weekend claiming he passed away. She expressed her appreciation for people reaching out but stressed that he was still fighting in the hospital. Moreover, she asked family, friends, and fans for thoughts and prayers.

“My daddy is NOT dead,” she wrote of Alley Boy on Monday morning. “Please stop spreading false information and posting things before you know the truth. i........

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