Jacoby Kentae Ware is popular as Blue Benji Kobe, an American fast growing rapper whose life was cut short after he was shot dead in the broad daylight of December 6 2020. The death however has not stooped the young late rapper from being remembered as he was able to immortalise himself through songs such as Juvie Freestyle, I Can’t, and One Day You Here among a host of others. Here’s all there is to know about his life, death, and why he was killed.
Biography of Blue Benji Kobe
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Blue Benji was born On April 16, 1996, and lived many years of his life in Shreveport, Louisiana.
As a kid growing up in the street of southern America, Blue Benji couldn’t stay far away from trouble and had managed to find himself in jail at the age of 14. After that, he was in and out of trouble but still was able to find himself falling in love with music.
In high school, he started rapping and decided to make a career out of it after graduation. Day after, his talent in music grew, his freestyle became better, and his rhythm rose to a level that he could be compared with many big names even though he was still upcoming.
His Career
Blue Benji Kobe’s career kicked off in the streets of Shreveport before he later relocated to New York City. His moving was able to expand his listeners. Apart from creating music in the genre of rap/hip-hop, Benji Kobe also started a record label called Blue Benji Land.
In 2018, he released a mixtape, Blue Benji Land which features 11 songs that include Issa Freestyle, Watch Ova Me, Up Dea, Last Nigga, and One Day Here. A year later, he released an EP, Straight Up Menace 2. The Ep features hits like I Can’t, and Shot of Cocaine.
His talent also earned a signing with a major record label in America, Cinematic Group in 2020.
Songs
- BG Sreestyle
- Another Check
- Real One
- I Can’t
- Bout Waters
- Friend Like Me
- Bet Not Start Nun
- Make It Happen
- One Day You are Here
- Last Nigga
- Shot of Cocaine
- Get You a Bag
- Coupe Dreams
Mixtape
- Blue Benji Land (2018)
EP
- Straight Up Menace 2 (2019)
Posthumous Album
- Blue Benji Land Forever (2021)
Was Benji Blue Kobe Married?
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Is remains uncertain if Kobe was married before the time of his death. Regardless, he had 2 children: a son named Jacoby jr and a daughter name Pey. The former rapper at many times shared moments with the kids on his social media page.
He Almost Died in a Car Accident Before His Death in 2020
Before his death in 2020, Kobe was on a 110 MPH high-speed chase from the police when he ran into a tree. The accident left him unconscious for a day and a half. It also left the left side of the body broken.
Since he had a case with the police that led to the accident, he managed to run from the hospital. However, he later turned himself to the police and later settled.
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How Blue Benji Kobe Was Killed
It was on December 6, 2020, that Kobe was shot multiple times in Shreveport, Louisiana at about 2 pm. Security personnel got to the scene just after 2 and he was taken to the Ochsner LSU Health facility where he died at about 3pm.
At the time of the death, Kobe was 24 years old who just got signed to Cinematic Group barely 2 weeks earlier. Before the death, his manager, Lil Cali had told him to be careful and watchful as his newfound success could turn negative eyes to his direction.
Who Killed Blue Benji Kobe?
Shortly after he was killed, The Shreveport Police Department reported a man named Devoris Hardy was arrested in connection with the shooting. This arrest was made when the 20-year-old was found in the pool of his own blood as a result of injuries sustained on his thigh due to gunshots.
According to the report following an investigation, Hardy and another unidentified person approached Blue Benji Kobe in his car and shot him a number of times.
Kobe on the other hand was able to get away from the place and shot back at them which resulted in Hardy’s injuries. Although the suspect received medical attention, he was sent to jail afterwards and had a bond set at $2500,000 while the security continues its investigation.
Complete profile of Blue Benji Kobe
| Blue Benji Kobe | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Jacoby Kentae Ware |
| Date of Birth | April 16, 1996 |
| Age | 24 years old |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Place of Birth | Shreveport, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Career | Musical Artist |
| Education | NA |
| Father | NA |
| Mother | NA |
| Siblings | NA |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Spouse | NA |
| Girlfriend | NA |
| Religion | NA |
| Children | Jacoby jr and Pey |
| Net Worth | $35, 000 |
| Source of Income | Music |
| Height | NA |
| Weight | NA |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Black |
| Social Media | NA |
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