Goonew

Markelle Antonio Morrow (May 14, 1997 - March 18, 2022), professionally known as Goonew, was an American rapper from Maryland.

Rising to prominence in the DMV rap scene, Morrow gained attention for his whisper flow style and lyricism. His music often explored themes of street life, indulging in street narcotics, and the challenges of urban environments. Morrow's career was marked by collaborations with artists including Lil Yachty, Hoodrich Pablo Juan, Xanman, ASAP Ant. The release of several mixtapes garnered him a growing fan base.

Morrow died on March 18, 2022, from a gunshot wound. His family, friends and fans held a memorial at a nightclub where his corpse was propped up on stage dressed in designer clothing.

Early life and career Markelle Antonio Morrow was born on May 14, 1997, in Forestville, Maryland. He began rapping in 2017 when he was inspired by a friend and rapper, Big Flock.

Death and memorial On March 18, 2022, Morrow was fatally shot in a parking lot at approximately 5:40 PM on Walters Lane at District Heights in Prince George's County, Maryland. He was pronounced dead at the Prince George's County hospital at 7:30 PM. He died at the age of 24. Following his death, a $25,000 reward for finding the shooter was released to the public.

Following his death, fans of Morrow, his family, and other rappers and friends showcased their condolences to the rapper, with some notable names being YungManny, IDK, and Cordae, amongst others.

Musical style and artistry Morrow was a member of the DMV rap scene. He was known for his whisper rap flow, which had been positively received amongst music reviewers and fans prior to his passing.

Discography

Studio albums and mixtapes +TitleAlbum detailsCertified Goon Released: August 22, 2017 Label: Independent Format: Digital download, streamingBeware of Goon Released:November 14, 2017 Label: Independent Format: Digital download, streamingHomicide Boyz Released: January 1, 2018 Label: Independent Format: Digital download, streamingGoonwickReleased: February 9, 2018 Label: Independent Format: Digital download, streamingBig 64 Released: July 10, 2018 Label: Independent Format: Digital download, streamingGoonrich UrkelReleased: October 31, 2018 Label: Independent Format: Digital download, streamingGoonwick 2Released: March 13, 2020 Label: Independent Format: Digital download, streamingHomicide Boyz 2 Released: August 22, 2018 Label: Independent Format: Digital Download, StreamingStill Servin (album) Released: February 28, 2019 Label: Independent Format: Digital Download, StreamingBack From Hell Released: October 1, 2019 Label: Independent Format: Digital Download, StreamingBig64 2 Released: June 19, 2020 Label: Independent Format: Digital Download, StreamingShort Temper Released: March 26, 2021 Label: Independent Format: Digital Download, Streaming