Kenyan music has lost one of the voices associated with the rise of Arbantone after Gotta City rapper Stoopid Boy died on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
The song that changed his career
The artiste, whose real name has been reported as Edgar Waititu, rose from the Nairobi settlement of Gotta City to national recognition through his breakout hit ‘G Bag Na Jug’, becoming one of the familiar faces of Kenya’s street music movement.
Released in 2024 alongside Lyetin and Dalo Yoyo, the song quickly caught the attention of young Kenyans with its Sheng-heavy lyrics, catchy hook and street-centred sound.
Its popularity grew even further after a remix featuring Mejja, Breeder LW, Gody Tennor and Spoiler, helping take Stoopid Boy’s sound beyond Gotta City and into clubs, matatus and social media. The remix’s video has since accumulated millions of YouTube views.
But behind the success was an artiste whose life remained complicated.
Stoopid Boy continued living in Gotta City even after gaining recognition, often documenting his surroundings and the realities of life after fame. His story highlighted the difficult transition from becoming a viral artiste to building a sustainable career in Kenya's competitive music industry.
Struggles
In 2025, he publicly opened up about his struggles with alcohol and substance use. He subsequently entered a three-month rehabilitation programme with support from media personality Oga Obinna and other well-wishers.
A New Beginning
During his rehabilitation, Stoopid Boy spoke about wanting to change his life and also embraced Christianity. However, his return to his previous environment proved difficult, and he later spoke about experiencing isolation, paranoia and depression before reportedly relapsing.
His struggles also prompted efforts to help him build a life outside music. Obinna TV Studios had offered support towards his education, with plans for him to develop skills in areas such as video editing, production and content creation.
Despite the challenges, Stoopid Boy remained passionate about music.
His Final Studio Plans
According to fellow artiste Raveen Domi, he saw Stoopid Boy just a day before his death. He appeared well and told Domi that he was heading to the studio to continue recording new music.
Domi later said he was informed that the rapper had died at his mother's home in Gotta City.
The circumstances surrounding his death remain under investigation and had not been fully established at the time of reporting.
His death has since triggered mourning in Gotta City and across Kenya's entertainment industry.
Fans Remember the Hitmaker
For many fans, Stoopid Boy will be remembered not only for ‘G Bag Na Jug’, but also for a journey that captured both the possibilities and struggles that can come with finding sudden fame from the streets.
His story leaves behind one of Arbantone's memorable anthems—and a reminder of the human being behind the viral hit.
