The South Florida underground hip-hop community is mourning the reported death of rapper Boobie Lootaveli, whose music and collaborations with artists including Pouya, Fat Nick and Shakewell earned him a loyal following.
Reports of Lootaveli’s death began circulating widely on August 25, 2026, after No Jumper shared a public message saying the rapper had died. The announcement was followed by an outpouring of reactions from fans and members of the underground rap community.
Lootaveli was reportedly 33 years old. Some online sources identify him as Habib Suz, with a birth date of March 14, 1993, although biographical details have not been comprehensively confirmed by major news organizations.
The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear. No verified cause of death has been publicly announced, and available reporting has not established where or exactly when he died. Reports circulating on social media have contained various claims, but those details should not be treated as confirmed without a statement from his family, representatives or authorities.
Lootaveli was closely associated with Miami’s underground rap scene and became known for his collaborations with Pouya and other artists. His work included tracks such as “Pe$Os,” “Rey Mysterio” and “Sit Ups,” while his collaborations helped introduce his music to audiences beyond South Florida.
His connection with Pouya was particularly notable. The two artists worked together on multiple releases, including Pouya & Boobie Lootaveli: Greatest Hits projects, helping establish Lootaveli as a recognizable presence within the independent and SoundCloud-era hip-hop community.
Lootaveli also remained musically active in the years leading up to the reported death. Apple Music lists “WORLD ON MY SHOULDERS” as a June 12, 2026 release, showing that his music continued reaching listeners shortly before reports of his death emerged.
Following the reports, fans flooded social-media platforms with messages of disbelief and remembrance. Members of online communities dedicated to the artists and music scene shared memories of Lootaveli’s music, personality and collaborations, with many describing him as an important figure in their experience of Miami’s underground rap culture.
For listeners who discovered him through his collaborations, Lootaveli represented a distinctive period in underground hip-hop when independent artists could build dedicated audiences through online platforms, collaborative releases and grassroots communities.
His reported passing has therefore been felt beyond Miami, with fans revisiting his catalog and sharing some of the songs that introduced them to his work.
At the time of publication, funeral arrangements and additional information about his family had not been publicly established through reliable sources. Any claims concerning his cause of death should be treated cautiously until confirmed by an authoritative source.
Boobie Lootaveli’s reported death marks a heartbreaking moment for the South Florida hip-hop community and the many listeners who connected with his music.
As tributes continue to emerge, fans are remembering him through the songs, collaborations and personality that made him a recognizable part of Miami’s underground rap scene.
Boobie Lootaveli was reportedly 33 years old. His cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
