Beloved New Orleans rapper 5th Ward Weebie passed away on January 9, as first reported by NOLA.com. He was 42 years old.

The bounce artist, who’s real name is Jerome Cosey, reportedly underwent surgery for a ruptured artery and then died of related complications while still hospitalized.

Rapper Hot Boy Ronald asked for prayers for Weebie on Instagram yesterday. He updated fans on his health by saying “he had a successful surgery… and his blood is flowing through his body [well] and all vitals are on point. What we need are his kidneys to drain fluid from his body. This is why we are praying.”