Raz-B, a member of the multi-platinum R&B group B2K, is mourning the sudden loss of his infant son, Astro Monte Thornton.
The singer and his wife, Mona Li, confirmed the news this week, just three months after the child was born. Sources close to the family characterized the death as sudden and unexpected, though a specific cause of death has not been publicly disclosed.
The couple, who also share a young daughter named Versai Carter Thornton, has asked for privacy as they navigate the tragedy. The arrival of Astro was a moment of public celebration for the family earlier this year. On May 18, Raz-B, born De’Mario Monte Thornton, shared his excitement with followers on social media while at the hospital. At the time, he wrote that the family was ready to welcome their newest addition and another boy to the Thornton legacy.
Shortly after the birth, the couple posted a heartfelt message through their daughter’s Instagram account, expressing the joy of the new family dynamic. The post noted that it felt “amazing” for Versai to step into the role of a big sister. Raz-B remained active in the public eye throughout the summer, celebrating Father’s Day in June with a video montage that included footage of Astro’s birth. In the tribute, the family praised the singer for being their “safest place” and “forever hero.”
The Shade Room was among the first to report that the couple is currently seeking seclusion to grieve their loss privately. As news of the infant’s death spread, fans and members of the music community began offering condolences to the singer.
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