The burning question, “Who killed Famous?” has sparked intense speculation among fans of Power Book III: Raising Kanan following the jaw-dropping reveal of his fate in Season 4. The long-absent Shawn “Famous” Figueroa, portrayed by Antonio Ortiz, was confirmed dead in Episode 5. While the confirmation ended the mystery of his disappearance, the identity of the killer remains unknown—and the list of suspects is extensive.
So, here are all the possible suspects who may have killed Famous in the show.
Who could have killed Famous in Power Book 3: Raising Kanan?
Season 4 of Power Book III: Raising Kanan has left viewers grasping for clues about who killed Famous. Episode 5 revealed his death but withheld the details surrounding the person responsible.
Let’s break down the most likely suspects.
Marvin
Marvin Thomas, played by London Brown, stands out as the top suspect. As the only character who hinted early on that Famous might not return, Marvin raised suspicions among fans. He subtly planted the idea in Kanan’s mind, which, in hindsight, seemed like a red flag.
Unique
Joey Bada$$’s character, Kadeem “Unique” Mathis, also enters the suspect pool. Once Raq’s enemy, then lover, and now adversary again, Unique has motives to eliminate Famous. His volatile relationship with Raq and his history of violence give him both motive and means to take Famous out of the picture.
Raq
Another possible suspect is Raq, portrayed by Patina Miller. She might have orchestrated Famous’ death for strategic reasons. As the matriarch and mastermind behind many operations, she may have seen Famous as a liability. He knew too much about the family’s crimes and lacked the discretion to keep those secrets buried.
Kanan
While it’s hard to imagine, even Kanan himself is not above suspicion. Power Book III: Raising Kanan traces his evolution into a ruthless figure, so eliminating his best friend could mark a pivotal turning point. If Kanan did kill Famous, it would be a brutal but transformative step in his criminal journey.
While the identity of Famous’ killer remains a mystery, the truth is expected to unravel in the upcoming episodes of Power Book III: Raising Kanan.
