Despite widespread rumors of foul play, his daughter Kellie Bowman and grandson Izeah Bowman have stated in interviews that they believe he died of natural complications from pneumonia exacerbated by the poor conditions of the Honduran prison. Historical Background

They were accused of money laundering after being found with a large amount of cash (reports range from $30,000 to $50,000) that they could not immediately account for.

He was briefly released pending a court date but was rearrested days later by the Ministerio Público and held in custody for several weeks.

After contracting pneumonia while in prison, his health deteriorated rapidly. He died while being transported from the jail in Roatan to the Vicente D'Antoni Hospital in La Ceiba. Common Theories and Family Perspective

Conspiracy theories frequently link his death to other figures, most notably rapper Nipsey Hussle , who was working on a documentary about Sebi’s 1988 court case at the time of his own death in 2019.

Dr. Sebi and an associate were arrested at Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport in Roatan, Honduras.

Many question why an 82-year-old was held for over a month without a court date or set bail for a non-violent offense.