Famous in Raising Kanan was killed by Marvin Thomas, Kanan's uncle. Marvin is the most widely accepted culprit among fans and was hinted early in the season to be involved in Famous' fate. He killed Famous under the direction of Raq, Kanan's mother, who saw Famous as a liability to their criminal operations and feared he might become an informant or threat to the family's business
. Other theories and suspects have circulated, including Unique (a rival gang leader), Raq herself orchestrating the killing, and Lulu (another family member), but Marvin remains the primary confirmed killer in the storyline. The murder was brutal, and Famous' body was found dumped in an alley, reinforcing the severity of the act and its message within the criminal underworld depicted in the show
. In summary, Marvin Thomas killed Famous on Raq's orders to protect the family's interests and eliminate a potential risk
