In a tragic turn of events, B. Smyth passed away on , at age 28 (some reports state 30) due to respiratory failure.

: Released " Twerkoholic " in 2014, which garnered over 13 million streams on Spotify and 17 million views on YouTube.

: He began his career on YouTube, uploading covers of stars like Rihanna and Miguel .

: He suffered from pulmonary fibrosis , a rare lung disease that causes severe scarring of lung tissue.

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: While in the ICU, he reportedly watched fans create dance challenges for the new track on TikTok , which his brother said brought him great joy in his final days.

💡 : B. Smyth was a talented performer who bridged the gap between traditional R&B and the digital-first era of viral music.