[4] When his father moved to Pasadena, Sarpong lived with a friend's family so he could continue attending El Camino Real.
[6] His death was ruled a suicide by the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner, pending an autopsy.
[7] Sarpong was a co-host of MTV's show Yo Momma, and had since gone on to serve as the host of the BET Awards pre-show All Access, for seven years.
[8] Sarpong was featured in modelling campaigns for the brand Boy London, and in the past served as the international face of the Nelson Mandela Foundation clothing line.
[citation needed] He posthumously appeared in the seventh episode of American Crime Story playing Byron/Neighbor Man No.