Who was the man that died in boyz in the hood?

In "Boyz n the Hood," the character who dies is Ricky Baker, portrayed by Morris Chestnut. He is a promising high school football player with dreams of a better future. Tragically, Ricky is killed in a drive-by shooting, which significantly impacts the lives of his friends and family, highlighting the film's themes of violence and loss in inner-city life. His death serves as a pivotal moment that shapes the narrative and the choices of the other characters, particularly Tre and Doughboy.