The Toronto hip-hop community lost a real one last weekend, when 26-year-old Mississauga rapper Redway was one of three people killed in a car accident in the early hours of the morning on Saturday, August 1st. The tragic news was met with an outpouring of sympathy, including condolences from the likes of Drake, PARTYNEXTDOOR, Kardinal Offishall, Rich Kidd, Tre Mission, frequent collaborator WondaGurl, and countless other figures in the Toronto hip-hop scene. A young talent left us far too soon, but if this overwhelming flood of admiration and respect is any indication, Redway's legacy will live on for years to come.
As Shane Redway’s family, friends, and fans work to process their grief, we bring you a heartfelt tribute from Redway’s close friend and fellow Mississauga native John River. On “BLVD,” River eulogizes his departed confidant, promising to continue to represent for their city in his memory.
Here’s what John River has to say about “BLVD,” and what his relationship with Redway means to him:
Listen to “BLVD” below. Rest in power, Shane Redway.
