A girl faces homicide costs for killing Durham rapper Billy Resio, who collaborated with NBA YoungBoy.

A girl is sitting behind bars with out bail after Durham police charged her with murdering rapper Billy Resio, who had simply dropped a collaboration with NBA YoungBoy.

Aryahna Kiara Mangum faces 4 felony costs within the January 4 drive-by capturing that killed Billy Resio. Court records show Mangum was arrested on charges of murder, assault with a lethal weapon with intent to kill, and two counts of felony conspiracy.

Billy Resio was driving his 2024 Chevrolet Malibu west on Hillsborough Road round 9 P.M. when one other car pulled alongside and opened fireplace.

The Durham rapper was shot within the neck and died on the scene. A feminine passenger suffered a gunshot wound to the top however survived the assault.

The capturing minimize brief the profession of an artist who had not too long ago signed with Rich Nation Entertainment LLC, the Miami-based label that additionally represents Petey Pablo.

Billy Resio’s collaboration with NBA YoungBoy on “Labeled Me Top Shotta” had been distributed by way of the label and showcased his potential for mainstream success.

Rich Nation CEO Michael Mitchell described Billy Resio as “pure heart, raw truth, hunger, and loyalty” in social media tributes following the rapper’s loss of life. Mitchell mentioned the rapper was planning to relocate from Durham to Miami to give attention to his music profession and escape the violence plaguing his hometown.

“He was just a natural, like he was born to do it,” Mitchell advised WRAL News. “Wish I could have saved him because we had talked about him moving out of Durham and coming down here to Miami.”

Billy Resio attended Durham School of the Arts and leaves behind a son and a daughter. His obituary described him as somebody who “remained remarkably humble, known for a generous spirit and a willingness to assist anyone in need.”

The rapper’s music catalog included tracks like “No Lie” and “Bonnie and Clyde,” which demonstrated his lyrical talents and emotional depth.

His collaboration with NBA YoungBoy represented a breakthrough second that would have launched him into Hip-Hop’s mainstream.

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