Goonew's Cause of Death: What Happened to the "Goonwick" Rapper?Home > EntertainmentSource: @goonew64 / Instagram Goonew the Creator of No Diss and What It Was Has Passed Away at 24By Leila KozmaApr. 4 2022, Published 11:01 a.m. ET 24-year-old Maryland native Markelle Morrow died on Friday, March 18, 2022. He launched his career as a rapper a few years ago, releasing songs under the monikers of Goonew, Big Wizzle, and HoodRich Goon. One of his first mixtapes, "Certified Goon," came out in 2017. He and Lil Dude released the album "Homicide Boyz" in 2018. Another mixtape, "Still Servin," and an album, "Back From Hell," soon followed. What happened to the up-and-coming rapper? What was Goonew's cause of death?Article continues below advertisement Goonew passed away on March 18 2022 What happened Goonew passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022, after suffering life-threatening injuries during a shooting in a parking lot in District Heights, Md. He was pronounced dead at a Prince George's County hospital the same day, per the Sun. Source: @goonew64 / InstagramArticle continues below advertisement "At [approximately] 5:40 p.m., officers responded to the area for a report of a shooting. Once on scene, they located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was taken to a hospital for life-threatening injuries," Prince George Police Department tweeted, via the Sun. "At [approximately] 7:30 p.m., the victim was pronounced dead." "All he wanted to do is try to get his family out the hood," Goonew's mother, Patrice Morrow, told WUSA9. "He had a heart bigger than his body. When they took him, they took me." Article continues below advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by BigWizzle‍ (@goonew64) Goonew cemented himself as a talented artist with songs like No Diss and a range of collaborations Applauded for his whispery delivery and timeless sound by the likes of Pitchfork and the Washington Post, Goonew cemented himself as a prominent rapper with songs like "What It Was" and "Drip & Ice." His collaborations with Lil Dude, XanMan, and others earned him a great deal of popularity. Goonew' s funeral was held on Sunday April 3 2022 Goonew's funeral was held on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at the Bliss Nightclub in Washington D.C. The funeral garnered considerable scrutiny after a video made its way to the internet. "To be honest, Goonew deserved way better in my opinion. Long live him, though," tweeted @3babyrackz. Our thoughts are with Goonew's family, friends, and fans at this time.AdvertisementMore from Distractify Former 'Bachelorette' Contestant Clint Arlis's Cause of Death: Details DaBaby's Brother's Cause of Death Hasn't Been Confirmed, but Video and Sources Point to Suicide Heath Freeman's Cause of Death Revealed — Details on the Accident That Cost the Star's Life Latest Entertainment News and UpdatesAdvertisementABOUT DistractifyAbout UsPrivacy PolicyTerms of UseDMCASitemapCONNECT with DistractifyLink to Facebook Link to TwitterLink to InstagramContact us by Email Copyright 2022 Distractify. Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice.