The Hop community gathers in solidarity to see off G$ Lil Ronnie and his 5-year-old daughter R'Mani. The deadly shooting that took their lives on March 3, 2025, at Slappy's Car Wash in Forest Hill, Texas, has left an entire community grieving, and authorities are still searching for answers.
Hundreds attended the GCB church on Friday (March 21) to bid their final goodbye. Heavy emotion hung in the air, but it was also warm, reflecting the joyful spirits of Ronnie, whose actual name was Ronnie Sibley, and his beloved daughter.
Broader and sole portraits of father and daughter lined up at the regality of the church; their smiling faces reminded them of the bond they shared. Their caskets decorated with images of their happiest moments left many in tears as friends, family, and even strangers whose heartbreaking story had moved came to pay their respects.
The service was a moving blend of inspiring gospel music, stories, and laughter, remembering Ronnie's magnetic personality and the light R'Mani brought to everyone she encountered.
Among those who spoke was Fort Worth police officer Brian Gator, a longtime friend of Lil Ronnie. His favorite memory of Ronnie is how he has infectious energy and bounces back from adversity.
"He had a smile, character, very charismatic," said Gator. "You know, he was one of a kind. There's not too many, you know, that come from where we come from that make it out. Chucky was definitely one that succeeded, for sure."
Affectionately called "Chucky" by his loved ones, Ronnie was a revered artist and an admired father, friend, and inspiration to others. His music was beginning to draw attention, and those who knew him best spoke of his devotion to his art and unfailing love for his daughter.
While family members are saying their last goodbyes, law enforcement is still searching for justice after the senseless killings. Adonis Robinson, 24, and Jakobe Russell, 21, have been arrested and charged with capital murder in the case. Robinson was arrested on March 6 in Livingston, Texas, and Russell surrendered to U.S. Marshals with his attorney later.
And while both men now face the prospect of life or even death in prison under Texas law, investigators have so far failed to establish a clear motive for the attack. These and other unanswered questions add to the pain being felt by those who knew and loved Ronnie and R'Mani.
The community is heartbroken at the loss of G$ Lil Ronnie and his young daughter, but it will never forget the music, the good times, and the love. As the investigation progresses, their family and friends lean on each other as they pray for justice to be served.
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