#LongLiveBankroll: Fans remember slain Atlanta artist Bankroll Fresh on birthday

ajc.com

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.

»RELATED: Rapper Bankroll Fresh killed in shooting at Atlanta studio

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.

»RELATED: Deadly Atlanta rap studio shooting featured on A&E’s ‘The First 48’

»RELATED: Man charged with murder of Atlanta rapper; victim’s dad sues security

»RELATED: 2 Chainz Pink Trap House redefines Atlanta ‘ratch’ with hip-hop monument