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Atlanta rapper Future’s former bodyguard Michael Tanner Phillips reportedly lost his life this week at the hands of an unnamed gunman in Georgia.
According to reports, the fatal attack happened Monday (January 25) afternoon in his Jonesboro hometown.
Police are currently investigating the murder. Lt. Frank Thomas of the Clayton County Police Department said Phillips’ wife was at home with him when the shooting occurred, but she was not present in the same room while it happened. Thomas added, “Some of the neighbors heard some arguing and some gunshots. We are still interviewing some of them and trying to just piece together everything at this time.” (Pitchfork)
Future reportedly parted ways with Phillips five years ago.
Update (Jan. 25, 9:33): A rep from Future’s camp has told XXL that Michael Tanner Phillips is a former bodyguard of the ATL star. In 2011, Tanner parted ways with Future as his bodyguard. (XXL Mag)
Future and fellow Atlanta rapper Jeezy took to their respective Instagram pages to congratulate North Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton last weekend on a big NFL playoffs win.
The Georgia native hinted at more audio gems coming on Twitter last week.
