{
  "id": 6758545,
  "title": "B2K’s Raz-B and Wife Mourn Passing of Infant Son Astro Monte Thornton: ‘They Truly Appreciate Your Love and Support’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/b2ks-raz-b-and-wife-mourn-passing-of-infant-son-astro-monte-thornton",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-11T13:19:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/b2k-raz-b-wife-mourn-passing-infant-son-astro-monte-thornton-1236338150/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Raz-B, the lead singer of the R&B group B2K, and his wife Mona Li Thornton mourned the sudden loss of their infant son, Astro Monte Thornton, on Thursday, September 10. The infant, who was just three months old, passed away of undisclosed causes. The Thornton family released a statement to USA Today, expressing their heavy hearts and requesting privacy as they dealt with this difficult time. They appreciated the love and support from others during this challenging period. The Thornton family already has an older son, Versai Carter Thornton, born in October 2024. B2K, the boy band formed by Omarion, Raz-B, J-Boog, and Lil' Fizz, released their latest album \"Eclipse\" earlier this year and are currently touring with \"Boys 4 Life,\" which includes performances in England in December.",
  "summary": "The couple's second child was born in the spring.",
  "key_points": [
    "Raz-B and wife mourn infant son Astro Monte's passing on September 10.",
    "Baby Astro died of undisclosed causes at three months old.",
    "Family appreciates love and support during difficult time."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}