Snoop Dogg posted an emotional tribute to his brother on Instagram.
The younger brother of Snoop Dogg, Bing Worthington, has died at the age of 44.
Snoop – real name Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr – revealed the tragic news on Instagram as he paid a touching tribute to his sibling with a series of photos alongside the caption: “Bac wit momma.”
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The 52-year-old also posted several other photos of memories with his sibling.
Bing worked as a tour manager for his brother and co-formed the record label Dogg Records.
As well as his work as a music executive, Worthington also spent time hip-hop group Lifestyle, releasing the album Liquid Cocaine with them in 2003.
Worthington also co-wrote ‘Be Thankful’ for rap group Eastsidaz – whom Snoop was a part of.
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According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department in California, the 44-year-old died on Thursday.
Several paid tribute to Bing, with one fan writing: “Our condolences to you and your family.”
A second said: “My condolences to you and The Family Snoop.
“Condolences and continuous prayers from our family to yours,” added a third.
Last month Snoop Dogg’s 24-year-old daughter suffered a stroke. Cori, who is Snoop’s youngest child, took to her Instagram to reveal the news.
She said: “I had a severe stroke this a.m. I started breaking down crying when they told me.
“Like I’m only 24 what did I do in my past to deserve all of this.”
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