#LongLiveBankroll: Fans celebrate slain rapper's 30th birthday

Wondering what the #LongLiveBankroll hashtag is all about? It's a tribute to slain Atlanta rapper Bankroll Fresh, who would have turned 30 years old today.

Famous for his 2014 "Hot Boy" record and his affiliation with 2 Chainz, the artist was killed in a March 2016 shooting in Northwest Atlanta. He was just 28.

Nearly a year-and-half after his death, fans are still honoring his legacy to celebrate his contributions to the hip-hop industry.

And today those tributes are heightened as celebs and supporters flood social media to honor him on his birthday.

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