Ronnie B. Brim Sr. (born April 13, 1983), better known by his rap pseudonym Rondoe, was a Kansas City rap artist. He was raised in Kansas City, Missouri off 57th street and Garfield. He represented what is known as “the 50’s” (which are 51st through 57th street in Kansas City, Missouri), he was also a member of the Crips.

Rondoe burst onto the Kansas City rap scene in the early 2000s with features on Chuby Throwback Records mixtapes. In 2003, Rondoe’s good friend and founder of Chuby Throwback Records, Myron Evans was fatally shot after an altercation during a drug deal. Myron (Chuby Throwbacks), or Chub for short, influenced not only Rondoe but the whole community. After Chub’s death, rappers such as Lil Mo, Ron Ron, Flip Flip, and Rondoe vouched to keep Chub’s name alive. He thus creating “Keep It Chuby ENT”.

In 2005, Rondoe released his first solo album, Ridin Shotgun. The album sported features from local artists Flip Flip, Ron Ron, and Lil Mo. The album also featured Mob Figaz member Rydah J Klyde. Rondoe would go on to release more than 20 albums including solo albums, collaborations, and features. Rondoe has also released dozens of music videos on his YouTube channel.

Rondoe had a unique rap style. He could blend simple lyrics with passionate performance and charisma to tell a deep story. While the main focus of his music tended to be about the struggle of growing up in the streets of Kansas City, Missouri, he has songs for a wide demographic, for example “My Mini Me’s” or “Be Wit U”.

Rondoe was incarcerated from late 2014 to late 2019. Shortly after being released from prison, Rondoe died unexpectedly in his sleep. The rapper passed away on November 7, 2019. He became 36 years old.