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How did Boom P die? Fans pay tribute to late Brooklyn rapper, 35, known for working with Rakim and Gucci Mane

Boom P, 35, portrayed the role of Melo in 'Respect Life' which premiered in 2017, in addition to writing, directing, and producting the series

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK CITY: Boom P, a rapper, actor, and social media influencer from New York City, has reportedly died at the age of 35. However, no official cause of death has been given. The rapper from Brooklyn was said to have "died suddenly" on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Since then, heartbroken fans have been sharing condolences and memories of him on social media.

Illa Ghee, a fellow rapper and producer of the web series 'New York Minute', claimed that the 'Respect Life' star had died and sent "condolences to his family." The news broke late on Monday, February 6, as reported by HITC.

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Who was Boom P?

Boom Pacino, also known as Boom P, was a rapper from New York City and gained notoriety for creating the 'Respect Life' online series. While the rapper added "Pacino" later to his name maybe as a homage to the Oscar-winning actor Al Pacino, Boom was his childhood nickname.

Boom P began his career as an emcee in the early 2000s, releasing multiple mixtapes and albums. 'Storm Before The Reign', 'The Talk Of New York', and 'Made In America' are a few of his albums. According to The US Sun, Boom P also published the albums and mixtapes titled 'Heaven'. 'Street Is Mine', 'Draft Day' and 'Optimistic' and collaborated with Rakim, Gucci Mane, and other well-known rappers.

Inside Boom P's career

Boom P's music career took some time to get going, but after appearing in 'Respect Life', his popularity skyrocketed.

Boom P launched the web series 'Respect Life' in 2017 on YouTube. Bedford-Stuyvesant (Bed-Stuy), one of New York City's most populated boroughs, serves as the setting for the series. It centers on a young, single father who struggles to support his daughter, who frequently becomes entangled in New York's criminal underworld.

“Melo’s character is no a saint, but, driven by his role as a father to a young daughter, he recognizes his responsibility to spread some form of common sense and basic values in a neighborhood where none seem to exist,” the summary of the show reads.

As reported by MSN, “I always wanted to direct, so a director friend of mine, he gave me the knowhow,” Boom P said in a 2017 interview with BlackTree TV. “He was directing my videos, and I asked one day, ‘What would I need to actually do a little film?’ … He told me, like, you know, get this little camera right here, get your little laptop, a little editing program, and I did it,” he added.

'Not my boy Melo man damn'

Fans and fellow workers of the well-known New York-born artist have been paying tribute to the late rapper. Producer West Chauncey tweeted, "Rest in power to Boom Pacino! A staple in the bed stuy community who should be addressed as a legend and nothing short of that. #RespectLife"

One fan commented, "Smh, I can’t believe it… Sleep easy @boompacino

If you don’t know who he is, check out Respect Life on YouTube. A rapper, but you can see his screenwriting and production skills were something that made his web series stand out amongst his peers! Gone too soon."

Another said, "Rest In Power & Peace King @boompacino was a NewYork underground legend a man who was shaping careers and lives you’ll never be forgotten P you touched many hearts around the world and we love you for that Melo #RespectLife before his time gone to soon."

Another fan stated, "RIP to @boompacino he was so official. Didn't know him personally but Respect life made an impact on me. you could tell he was smart and militant. #MulaLansky He reshaped the web series arena on God. He was a dope lyricist too The opps had to lace him he was a legend."

Another fan wrote, "RIP Boom Pacino if Tubi was lit at the right time I know Respect Life would’ve did numbers on that jawn smh not my boy Melo man damn."

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