A 24-year-old US rapper Cedrick Smith popularly known as YouTube star CeddyBu Rap Sumo has died following the car accident he was involved in, hours after New Year’s Day.

According to the reports, CeddyBu was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash while driving in a Dodge Charger vehicle in Louisiana.

The driver, Wilbert Pryor (who was also not wearing his seatbelt) sustained minor injuries.

The young rapper got his nickname ‘Rap Sumo’ because of being overweight. It is said he weighed 650 Pounds (250Kg).

Police are still investigating the crash. They believe excessive speed played a role in the accident.

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