B. Smyth, real name Brandon Smith, was an R&B singer who first gained popularity on YouTube covering artists such as Rhianna and Miguel. He was signed to Motown Records in 2012, releasing his debut single “Leggo” with 2 Chainz. The song reached the R&B Top 50. He released “The Florida Files EP” in 2013 which featured the single “Win Win” with Future. His song “Twerkaholic” in 2014 had 17 million views on YouTube and he followed that up with the album “Thr3” in 2017. B. Smyth just released his new single “Twerkaholic, Pt.2” while he was in a hospital ICU for pulmonary fibrosis.
Tributes to B. Smyth
R&B singer B. Smyth has died at age 28 🙏🏾🛐🤲🏾
“Today regretfully I have to announce that my brother has passed away this morning from respiratory failure after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis,” Smith wrote.
Rest in paradise B Smyth. It was a pleasure to have worked with you in this lifetime. You were apart of one of my biggest records today, and I am grateful for that. Such a great artist and a talented soul. Sending my condolences to him and his loved ones. Hug your people tight❤️
Damn Woke up to the news of the homie B Smyth passing. 😔I wrote his 1st single "SnapBack" bk in the day when he was just comin into the game. Such a talented young brother. Rest Easy my G. 🙏🏾🕊 pic.twitter.com/V38tjmDF1H
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