Singer B. Smyth, whose single “Twerkoholic” had 13 million Spotify streams, died right this moment of pulmonary fibrosis at age 28.

His brother, Denzil, confirmed his passing in a video message posted to Smyth’s official Instagram web page.

“Right this moment regretfully I’ve to announce that my brother has handed away this morning from respiratory failure after a protracted battle with pulmonary fibrosis,” Denzil wrote within the caption.

Denzil stated his brother “needed him” to make the video to thank his followers for his or her love and help.

“My brother was very excited to see lots of you create challenges for his newest launched single #Twerkoholic half 2 whereas he was within the ICU, it actually introduced him a giant smile to his face.”

Born Brandon Smith, the singer started his profession as a YouTube star, importing his variations of hit music to the service.

His 2012 debut single “Leggo,” that includes 2 Chainz, peaked at No. 12 on Billboard’s Scorching R&B Songs chart. He additionally collaborated with Future on 2013’s “Win Win.” 

His “Twerkoholic” single arrived in 2014, scoring greater than 13 million streams on Spotify.

“Twerkoholic Half 2” arrived in October. Smyth additionally launched “On Me,” “Plan B,” “Fall in Love,” “I Love U So” and “Personal My Coronary heart” in current months.

A memorial service is being deliberate, his brother stated.