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Medical examiner rules Raz B's baby boy Astro died by accident
The medical examiner says B2K singer Raz B's 3-month-old son Astro Monte Thornton died of asphyxia from a blocked airway, ruling it an accident.
Officials have finally explained how Raz B's infant son died. They say it was an accident.
The B2K singer and his wife, Mona Li, lost their 3-month-old boy, Astro Monte Thornton, in September 2026 in Atlanta.
The ruling
The Fulton County Medical Examiner determined the baby's cause of death was "asphyxia due to airway obstruction," according to reports. The manner of death was ruled accidental.
The family's words
When the couple shared the news of his death, a spokesperson released a statement on their behalf.
"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Astro Monte Thornton, beloved son of Mona and De'Mario 'Raz B' Thornton of the R&B supergroup B2K," it read.
Raz B's legal name is De'Mario Thornton. He rose to fame as a member of the R&B group B2K.
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