Detroit Rapper Doughboy Roc Shot To Death: Reports

DETROIT, MI—Detroit rapper Doughboy Roc was shot to death outside a home on the city’s west side, according to multiple media reports. Police are investigating the shooting, which occurred at about 3:30 p.m. Monday near Stoepel Street and Westfield Avenue.

The rapper was shot in his ear and shoulder, according to the Detroit News. He was found in a white Hyundai, the newspaper reported. Family members have confirmed the rapper's death, according to WDIV-TV.

The rapper’s real name is Rodney Yeargin, 29, of Detroit. He was part of the Doughboyz Cashout hip-hop act.

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After the rapper’s body was discovered, several police cars arrived.

Police continue to investigate the shooting. A crowd of onlookers also gathered at a nearby liquor store. (For more local news, click here to sign up for real-time news alerts and newsletters from Detroit Patch, click here to find your local Michigan Patch. Also, like us on Facebook, and if you have an iPhone, click here to get the free Patch iPhone app.)

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The rapper’s death is the second attack on Detroit hip-hop artists in recent months, according to the Detroit News. Domo Brown and 47 Mell died after a drive-by shooting. That attack happened along Interstate 94 near Livernois Avenue.

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Photo from Official Music Video posted on YouTube