Former streetball standout Taurian Fontenette, known by his nickname 'Air Up There,' has died at the age of 43. Fontenette, a graduate of Hitchcock High School in Texas, rose to prominence on the AND1 Mixtape Tour, winning the street-ball championship in 2005.
In June 2006, Fontenette was photographed at Fonde Rec Center in Houston ahead of an AND1 tour stop at Reliant Arena, showcasing the skills that made him a fan favorite on the exhibition circuit.
News of his passing was reported on November 4, 2026. Details regarding the cause of death were not immediately disclosed.
