Tragic Shooting Claims Life of North Texas Rapper and His Young Daughter

Mar 10, 2025 at 9:18 PM

In a shocking incident that has left the community in disbelief, 30-year-old rapper G$ Lil Ronnie and his five-year-old daughter, R’mani Sibley, were fatally shot at Slappy’s Car Wash in Forest Hill, Texas. Police have apprehended two suspects, Jakobie Russell and Adonis Robinson, both from Fort Worth. The motive behind this brutal attack remains unclear, adding to the mystery surrounding the tragic event. Court documents reveal critical details about the arrest and the investigation process, but much about the incident is still unknown.

The ambush occurred when Sibley was cleaning his car at the car wash. Two assailants emerged from a white Kia Rio, armed with assault-style weapons. They immediately opened fire on Sibley, chasing him across the parking lot as he attempted to escape. Despite his efforts, tragedy struck when bullets hit R’mani, who was sitting in the front passenger seat of the vehicle. The suspects fled the scene in the same white Kia, leaving behind a trail of shell casings.

Prompt action by law enforcement led to the identification and arrest of the suspects. Robinson was detained in Polk County and transferred to Tarrant County jail, while Russell was booked into jail shortly afterward. Video footage captured two men matching the suspects' descriptions arriving at an apartment complex shortly after the shooting. These individuals were seen abandoning objects in a field before entering an apartment. It was Robinson's girlfriend who identified him, providing crucial information to the investigators.

Police recovered Robinson’s Texas ID card from the vehicle used in the crime. Further questioning revealed that Robinson had borrowed the car after dropping off his girlfriend at work. He later contacted her, instructing her to retrieve the vehicle because something had happened. The music industry is reportedly part of the ongoing investigation, though no clear motive has been established.

Both suspects are now in custody. Russell faces a bond set at $1.5 million, while Robinson remains held without bond. The community mourns the loss of a talented artist and a young child, hoping for answers and justice as the case unfolds. Authorities continue to investigate, seeking closure for the victims' families and the broader public.