Rapper T-Hood Fatally Shot in Georgia Home; Police Weigh Possible Self-Defense as Online Speculation Swirls

The Atlanta rap community is mourning the loss of Tevin “T-Hood” Hood, 33, who was fatally shot during a domestic incident in Gwinnett County on Friday, August 8.

Gwinnett County Police say they were called to a home on Lee Road in unincorporated Snellville, where they found T-Hood suffering from gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he later died. A woman present in the home sustained visible injuries during the altercation.

The alleged shooter remained at the scene, cooperated with investigators, and has not been charged at this time. Authorities say the case is being investigated as possible self-defense, adding that there is no evidence of additional parties beyond those inside the residence.

Police Name Shooter as Ky Frost

According to a police incident report released August 13, the shooter is Ky Lasheed Frost, son of “Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” stars Kirk and Rasheeda Frost. The report indicates Ky arrived after the initial disturbance and left before the shooting occurred.

T-Hood was in a relationship with Kelsie Frost, Kirk’s daughter and Ky’s sister. Kelsie has publicly confirmed their relationship and expressed her grief in the wake of his death.

Social Media Firestorm and Kelsie Frost’s Response

In the days following the incident, social media timelines filled with speculation, alleged surveillance footage, and unverified claims. T-Hood’s sister, Jayda, publicly suggested Kelsie was involved in orchestrating the shooting — a claim Kelsie strongly denies.

On Instagram, Kelsie, 30, addressed the allegations directly:

“First off, I’ve been advised not to speak up by plenty of parties. I can’t sit back and let this narrative being created go on. The love of my life is GONE. The man I lay with and cuddle every single night…is no longer here. So as I want to ask for respect and privacy I won’t because I will always defend my baby. I don’t condone this sht in anyway shape form or fashion. I am sick to my stomach. I don’t wish this on anyone. My brain is all over the place, this is a total nightmare but I’m gonna get this off. I don’t even have time to grieve or say my respects in the right manner because I am defending myself, being attacked by people who are creating weird and sick rumors. I’m not good at talking but I would love to give insight and let the people who love him in, to get understanding… I don’t have the right words but I wanna keep typing while also respecting his family and loved ones.”*

Kelsie continued:

“So please stop listening to people who weren’t there. Listening to all of these rumors and conspiracy theories will get nobody anywhere but just following a false narrative. I hate I have to even post this but I won’t let y’all bully me and put the blame on me, making it seem like we weren’t one! I ain’t ever fathomed no sht like this. I love my man with my ENTIRE HEART! Sending me threats, I am grieving too! I am hurting too! I didn’t harm anyone or ask anyone to harm him!!!”*