World famous singer mysteriously found dead in Tampa, Florida as family share heartache.
Police have confirmed the death of an influential figure known as Petty Levels, who was discovered deceased in Tampa, Florida, earlier this month. At just 23 years old, she was identified as Mia Armaj Bennett, a rapper originally from Philadelphia.
Authorities responded to a call at 1:30 PM near Northwest Tampa, close to the airport, where a body had been found. A spokesperson for the police department informed the Philadelphia Inquirer that Bennett was the individual who had passed away.
Currently, there are “no initial signs to suggest that foul play was a factor” in her death, according to a police spokesperson. The cause of death has yet to be determined, as the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner’s Office continues its investigation.
Amidst online speculation, a family member urged the public not to jump to conclusions about her death. They told the Inquirer, “All of these claims and comments are not true. We don’t even know exactly what happened, so if everyone could please bear with us on this subject, we are begging you. Our family is devastated.”
Bennett gained popularity on social media during high school by sharing short videos of herself dancing, traveling, and enjoying life. In 2018, she began creating short rap videos, which expanded her fan base and led to her releasing her own music.
She was notably featured on Fredo Bang’s track “Freak,” alongside fellow rapper Latto, and also released her own songs, including “Ain’t It” and “Malibu.” Despite initial concerns about transitioning from Instagram fame to music, Bennett expressed confidence in her future success. “Just know that Petty Levels will not just be an Instagram name,” she told SayCheeseTV in 2019. “Sooner or later, it will be on billboards, on your playlists, on the radio, everywhere you go.”
Many fans and admirers have expressed their condolences and shared fond memories of the musician and Instagram star, who had amassed over a million followers.