Sinthoro Upper, a Brooklyn rapper whose music had recently started gaining major attention online, has died following a shooting incident inside his apartment in Fort Greene, New York.
According to local authorities and multiple New York media reports, the incident happened early Sunday morning at the Walt Whitman Houses in Brooklyn. Davis, 43, reportedly suffered a gunshot wound to the upper body after an argument inside the apartment. He was transported to NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Police sources say investigators are currently seeking to question Davis’ 16-year-old stepson in connection with the incident. No arrests have been announced at this time, and the investigation remains ongoing.
The tragedy comes just as Sinthoro Upper was beginning to experience what many considered a long-awaited breakthrough in his music career. His track “Slidin” had recently gone viral across social media and local hip-hop radio stations, bringing new attention to an artist who had spent years building his name independently in New York’s underground rap scene.
The growing momentum around the song also caught the attention of several notable hip-hop figures. 50 Cent reportedly used “Slidin” in an Instagram post earlier this year, helping introduce the track to a wider audience. Artists including Lloyd Banks, Rich The Kid, and Fredro Starr were also among those publicly supporting the record.
Only weeks before his death, Davis appeared on the “Talk Ya Talk” podcast, where he spoke about finally seeing recognition arrive after decades of dedication to music.
Outside of rap, Davis was also known in the Fort Greene community for mentoring local youth, organizing basketball tournaments for neighborhood children, and co-founding a clothing brand called “Poverty” with his brother.
Since news of his death spread, fans and residents have gathered near Fort Greene Park to leave candles and tributes in his memory.
Authorities have not released additional details as the investigation continues.
