R&B singer B. Smyth, who’s finest identified for songs “Twerkaholic” and “Experience Good,” has died at age 28.

In a video posted on the singer’s Instagram web page, his older brother Denzil mentioned within the caption that he died Thursday morning of “respiratory failure after an extended battle with pulmonary fibrosis.”

“I’m simply making this video for the behalf of my household and we ask proper now on this specific second that you just guys respect our needs of privateness and we settle for all of the love and condolences on his behalf,” Denzil mentioned within the Instagram submit. “It’s a tricky time proper now.”

B. Smyth (actual title Brandon Smith) was born in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in 1994. Greater than 10 years in the past, Smith kicked off his profession posting covers of standard songs by Michael Jackson, Miguel and Rihanna on his YouTube web page. From there he signed to Motown data and linked with fellow R&B star Ne-Yo.

In 2012, Smith launched his first single “Leggo,” that includes 2 Chainz. Within the music video, the singer additionally confirmed off his dance expertise.

A 12 months later, he dropped his debut EP “The Florida Recordsdata,” which featured six authentic tracks together with “Win Win,” a collaboration with rapper Future.

Smith instructed Advanced in 2013, that “it’s positively dope” working with main rap artists.

“To go from being a fan to being amongst them as my friends and doing data with them, it’s actually a blessing for me,” he mentioned.

“Twerkaholic,” one of many singer’s hottest songs, debuted in 2014 and has racked up 17 million views on YouTube to this point. Within the following years, Smith launched 9 singles together with “Creep” with Younger Thug, “Love Killa,” and “Gold Wrappers” that includes Rick Ross.

He launched the albums “It’s Yours For The Summer time” in 2021, and “Unreleased…” in April. Within the last week of October, Smith revisited “Twerkaholic” with the followup “Twerkaholic, Pt. 2.”

Within the Instagram video on Thursday, Denzil mentioned his brother watched individuals dance to the brand new tune in social media movies whereas he obtained remedy within the intensive care unit.

“It actually introduced him an enormous smile to his face,” Denzil mentioned.

The singer’s brother mentioned B. Smyth spoke lots about “how a lot he liked his followers and the way a lot his followers liked him.” Particulars in regards to the singer’s funeral service in Florida, together with livestream info, will observe, he added.

In 2013, B. Smyth instructed Advanced that he want to go on tour and mentioned that his tune “Leggo” was just the start.

“There’s actual expertise right here, actual music and substance that’s going to set me aside from everybody else,” he mentioned. “I sing, I dance, and I write however I really feel like my music is nice and persons are going to gravitate to it. Folks will see I’m not only a gimmick. I’m not a gimmick.”