Popular YouTuber and rapper Bryan Quang Le, widely known as RiceGum, shared an emotionally raw video on April 27, 2023, revealing the heartbreaking news of the loss of his and his partner’s stillborn child.
The video, titled “Baby Girl,” swiftly reached RiceGum’s 10 million subscribers within days of its release. Over the following months, more than 2.5 million viewers tuned in to empathize with the couple’s profound loss. The video caption, “Ty for watching. I’m sad,” was a poignant acknowledgment of RiceGum’s emotional state. Additionally, he urged viewers to extend support to his partner by linking her Instagram page.
The heart-wrenching “Baby Girl” video captured pivotal moments of RiceGum and Ellerie Marie’s journey through pregnancy. It included poignant scenes from the hospital, showcasing Marie’s growing belly through numerous shots, her purchasing a baby book, and undergoing a sonogram. Marie’s sentiment, “She’s perfect,” accentuated their anticipation. The video further depicted their vibrant baby shower adorned with lavish decorations, amplifying the emotional intensity as the due date approached, highlighting the couple’s escalating excitement.
RiceGum and Ellerie experienced the loss of their baby at 35 weeks, an unbearable blow.
Their video conveyed the overwhelming shock and enduring pain they grappled with. Their initial anticipation of welcoming their newborn turned into deep sorrow and indelible scars. Their emotional resilience was a testament to the support they found in each other and the solace time provided in coping with the tragedy.
The closing moments featured a poignant image of the family, capturing RiceGum and Marie holding their baby girl, bidding a heart-wrenching farewell. The video concluded with a poignant message: “Until we meet again, our beautiful baby girl. Mommy and Daddy love you and miss you so much.”
Our heartfelt condolences and sympathy are extended to RiceGum and Marie during this profoundly difficult time.
