<p>Rapper Frederick Thomas, known by his stage name Fred the Godson, has died from coronavirus-related complications. He was 35.</p>
<p>His death was confirmed by his friend, DJ Self, reports deadline.com.</p>
<p>On April 6, The Bronx rapper revealed his diagnosis through a social media post, sharing a picture of himself on a ventilator in the hospital.</p>
<p>He had asthma and had impaired kidney function as a complication of COVID-19. In the picture, he held up a closed fist, writing on Instagram, "I'm in here with this (COVID) 19 sh&ndash;! Please keep me in y'all prayers!!!"</p>
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<p>According to variety.com, his wife, LeeAnn Jemmott, had told Brooklyn's News 12 on April 8 that Thomas was showing signs of improvement and no longer needed "100%" support from a ventilator. However, a representative for Thomas confirmed to Complex that he died on Thursday.</p>
<p>After the news of his demise, condolences poured in online from his friends. DJ Self wrote that he "was loved &hellip; never heard one bad thing about you RIP @fredthegodsonmusic. Sleep Well my brother".</p>
<p>His collaborator Jaquae wrote, "Sleep in peace my brother&hellip; You'll never be forgotten. LOVE U MAN. I have so many things to say but I'm lost right now."</p>
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