B2K’s Raz B and wife Mona Li mourn ‘unexpected’ death of 3-month-old son

B2K singer De'Mario "Raz B" Thornton and wife, Mona Li Thornton, are mourning the loss of their infant son.

Astro Monte Thornton has died at just 3 months old, Thornton family publicist and spokesperson David Robinson confirmed to USA TODAY in a statement on Thursday, Sept. 10.

"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Astro Monte Thornton, beloved son of Mona and De’Mario 'Raz B' Thornton of the R&B supergroup B2K," the statement said. "The family asks for privacy as they navigate this difficult time. They truly appreciate your love and support."

The cause of death was not revealed.

The couple – who also share son Versai Carter Thornton, born in October 2024 – welcomed Astro Monte Thornton in the spring, according to Raz-B's May 18 Instagram post featuring a series of photos of the family and the musician cradling Mona Li Thornton's bump.

"I always wanted to take a real family picture with my own family… and finally, God made a way 🙏🏾❤️," he wrote. "Right now we’re at the hospital getting ready to welcome our newest addition, Astro 🚀👶🏾 another baby boy to the Thornton family."

"Big congratulations to my beautiful wife for…

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