EBE Bandz

EBE Bandz, born William Pickering and also known by his stage name Billy Da Kid, was a prominent figure in the Chicago drill rap scene. As a member of the Black P Stone gang, he gained recognition not only for his music but also for being one of the few white rappers in the genre. His track 'Demons,' featuring Racks ATM and Benji Glo, was one of his early hits that contributed to his rising fame, with his videos amassing millions of views on YouTube. Tragically, EBE Bandz's life was cut short when he was killed in 2019.

GMEBE Bandz

When EBE Bandz embarked on his music career, he initially went by the name GMEBE Bandz. This name was a result of an alliance between two music groups, EBE and GME, both affiliated with the Black P Stone gang. The groups eventually parted ways, leading him to adopt the name EBE Bandz.

EBE Bandz Death

In 2019, EBE Bandz was reported missing, sparking fears among his fans and community. These fears were confirmed when his body was discovered on June 20, 2019, three weeks after his disappearance. Authorities revealed that EBE Bandz was brutally beaten and murdered with a baseball bat before his body was set on fire. Subsequently, two individuals, William Arzate and Manuel Ramirez, both aged 22, were arrested in connection with his death. Arzate was accused of delivering the fatal blow, after which both suspects transported the body to a wooded area and attempted to destroy it by fire.