Lil Ronnie’s Parents Mourn The Tragic Loss Of The Rapper And His Daughter, R’Mani
Kansas City, Missouri: Lil’ Ronnie was a 30-year-old record producer who lost his life alongside his 5-year-old daughter, R’Mani, during a shootout in Forest Hill on March 3, 2025.
Although there is limited publicly available information about the rapper, there is no doubt that his parents and family circle were heartbroken due to the tragic news.
Highlights
- Lil Ronnie was shot alongside her 5-year-old daughter, R’Mani, at Slappy’s Car Wash in Forest Hill on March 3, 2025.
- His parents had named him Chuckie Smith and recently celebrated R’Mani’s fifth birthday on Sunday.
- Roonie’s aunt confirmed their bodies and mentioned that Ronnie had no enemies and was a good kid who didn’t bother anybody.
Lil’ Ronnie had established himself as a local rapper and amassed around 40,000 monthly listeners on Spotify.
His most streamed song was “Hoodfame Killuminati,” part of a 2018 collaboration with Kyrin Xavier Peters, better known as Go Yayo.
Similarly, his latest album, Literally, was released in 2023, and his final single, Chase, was released in 2024.
Unfortunately, his tragic demise left a profound void in the musical industry, and many remembered him in their heartfelt posts.
Today is a very sad day for parents and the city of Fort Worth. #LilRonnie never was a bad guy but died today along with his daughter. We have to do better than this!!
Lil Ronnie’s Parents Mourn The Tragic Loss
Lil Ronnie’s family members confirmed his lifeless body alongside his 5-year-old daughter in a shootout at a car wash. His parents had named him Chuckie Smith.
His aunt, Stella Houston, mentioned that he had no enemies she knew of and was a good kid who didn’t bother anybody.
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According to the authorities, two suspects opened fire at Ronnie before 11 a.m. in Forest Hill, a suburb about 30 miles west of Dallas. Although officers performed life-saving measures, the father and daughter were pronounced dead at the scene.
A witness at the scene heard around 20 to 30 gunshots, and the suspects fled the scene in a white four-door Kia.
The incident occurred at Slappy’s Car Wash, which will be closed for at least two days to assist the investigation.
Shocked, appalled, and deeply troubled by the senseless and violent events that occurred today.
Right now, there are more questions than answers. Thankfully, law enforcement and medics responded quickly and worked to secure the area, protect and treat the victims as well as our people who were working early this morning.
The Forest Hill Police Department requested anyone with information on the shooting or the suspect’s whereabouts to call 817-531-5250 or email policeinvestigations@foresthilltx.org.
The Smith family will soon announce a celebration of life for Lil Ronnie and his daughter. They might raise some funds instead of flowers to honor his legacy in the community.
Nonetheless, social media was filled with condolences for Ronnie and his daughter within an hour of the incident.
Hoodfame rapper Lil Ronnie “Chuckie Smith” and daughter who just turned 5 yesterday were k*lled in Monday afternoon shooting at Slappy’s car wash in Forest Hill.
Lil Ronnie Had Recently Celebrated His Daughter’s Birthday
G$ Lil Ronnie’s social media is filled with his career endeavours and glimpses of his personal life. He loved his daughter, R’Mani, and was there for her whenever she needed her.
The Smith family had celebrated R’Mani’s fifth birthday on Sunday.
Ronnie went viral for a sweet moment at his daughter’s school “Donuts with Dad” event. He stepped in to ensure that one of her classmates wasn’t left out when her father wasn’t there.
On the day before Valentine’s, Ronnie shared a picture with his daughter and her friend.
My Baby Girl Couldn’t Stand The Fact Her Friend Was Sad. This Morning Her Daddy Couldn’t Make it to Donuts With Daddy This Morning So Yu Know We Let Her know it’s Ok 2 Join us & She Can Snap it Up & That Changed her Whole Mood. My Lil Valentines Literally.
However, his running photo went viral on Facebook, where he was running to protect himself from the shooting.
Lil Ronnie Ran Off And Left His Daughter Unprotected… That’s Not Gangster At All.
Netizens had mixed feelings looking at the photo. Some claimed he ran to protect his daughter from the shooting, whereas others believed he left her to save himself.
Rest In Peace, Lil’ Ronnie and R’Mani.
Additional Information
- Lil’ Ronnie’s suspect has been identified, but the department is not releasing suspect names as the investigation is ongoing.
- Although there were zero homicides in Forest Hill last year, this was the fourth and fifth reported this year.
