Lil Bo Weep Has Passed Away, Father Cites "Depression, Trauma, PTSD, & Drug Addiction"

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Winona Brooks, Lil Bo Weep
The 22-year-old rapper and singer was an artist on the rise with substantial followings on YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.

Tragic news has been shared by relatives of Australian rapper and singer Lil Bo Weep, real name Winona Brooks. In recent years, there have been mounting news reports about young stars on the rise who have lost their lives to violence, overdoses, and suicides, and sadly, Lil Bo Weep has passed away. The 22-year-old artist has a substantial following on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok, and it was her father, Matthew Schofield, who reported on her death publicly.

"This weekend we lost the fight for my daughter's life against depression , trauma , PTSD and drug addiction that we have been fighting since we got her back from America through emergency repatriation DFAT but broken," he wrote on Facebook.


cause of death has not been shared, but many believe Schofield gave hints in his message.

"She fought hard against her demons as we all did side by side next to her and picking up the broken pieces over and over again but she could not fight any more and we lost her," the grieving father added. "As her dad I am proud of her beyond words as she is my hero , my daughter and my best friend that i love so so much She is no longer hurting now with the universe wanting their angel back."

"A big part of me is lost at the moment but I ask respectfully that my close friends try not to ring me until I get someway through this." The rapper's fans have been mourning Lil Bo Weep's loss across social media platforms. We offer our sincerest condolences to Winona Brooks's loved ones during this difficult time.




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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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