I pray for a peaceful and easy transition," the statement concluded. Digital Underground MC Shock G was always enigmatic and had the disguises to prove it. LOS ANGELES Rapper Coolio, known for hits including "Fantastic Voyage" and "Gangsta's Paradise," has died at age 59, his manager confirmed Wednesday evening. When not at work, you can find me at the stable. Her son left for a show in Detroit. Markie was famously known for the 1989 hit single Just a Friend. Lil Uzi Vert-affiliated rapper Lotta Cash Desto was killed in Houston, Texas on September 24. Its unclear how he got to the gas station from his bed; however, his brother, Alexander Kraus, 41, was arrested and subsequently charged with his murder. In the 35 years between Scott La Rock's shooting death in the Bronx in 1987 and Takeoff's murder in 2022one of the most recentcases of a hip-hop murderwe've documented91 rappers who have been killed, about two per year and sometimes more. The rapper, whose real name was Dashawn Robertson, 20, died by suicide, said his attorney, Ashkan Mehryari. This shit is hard. One of the shooters was found in a nearby parking lot with a gunshot wound to the stomach. FBG Cash dropped his debut albumThe Heart of the Streets in January 2021 and has collaborated with the likes of Famous Dex and Lotto Savage. Drakeo The Ruler took his last breaths on December 18, a few hours after he was stabbed in the neck backstage at the Once Upon A Time In L.A. Festival. He just had a heart attack. 20. The gunman, who later turned himself in, was the abusive ex-partner of the woman who owned the home where the rapper was killed. I stepped out of the recovery-roomand was greeted by this guy. The rapper was in financial straights when he. Keith Grayson, known by the stage name DJ Kay Slay, died on April 17, 2022, at the age of 55. A 14-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the attack. The home intruders also were after the rapper's Cuban link chain but apparently only managed to swipe the luxury timepiece, which they later resold for $2,000, the detective said. Shit is crazy. Musicians and singers who died recently in 2023 Bruce Barthol # 1 He died aged 75 years 3 months 9 days Born 11 November 1947 Died 20 February 2023 Bassist, played with psychedelic rock band Country Joe And The Fish Read more. Baby Ceo, whose real name was Jonathan Brown, tragically lost his life on January 20, 2021 following a shooting. Woman accused of keeping 96-year-old mother's dead body in Chicago freezer for two years, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Harrell, of course, is also known for discovering Sean Diddy Combs. "He didn't fear death at all. Public Enemys Chuck D, Bone Thugs-n-Harmonys Krayzie Bone, Kehlani and A-Trak were just some of the many famous names paying tribute to Shock G on social media. Rising Brooklyn rapper TDott Woo fatally shot as gun violence plagues hip-hop community Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. My side is killing me.. I am a keen observer and an ardent reader. Police responded to a home in the 400 block of Byars Street and discovered two teens, ages 17 and 18, suffering from gunshot wounds. Mike was a good man#DjDoubleK #PUTS #PeopleUnderTheStairs #LosAngeleHipHop pic.twitter.com/tKOcKaUuxP, rhettmatic (@rhettmatic) January 31, 2021. Turner said upon arrival officers started handcuffing the involved person and determined that he needed immediate medical assistance. Police began lifesaving measures until Alta Bates staff were able to assist, but unfortunately and sadly he was pronounced deceased on the scene.. Rest sweet w the angels Mike. Los Angeles rapper Earl Swavey passed away on January 10, 2022. Then in 2018, Abloh became the first person of African descent to be named artistic director at a French luxury fashion house when Louis Vuitton put him in charge of mens wear. A juvenile was arrested in connection with the vehicle's theft and charged with receiving and concealing stolen property, according to Warren police. An absolute hero to me and many. The rappers -- 38-year-old Armani Kelly, 31-year-old Dante Wicker and 31-year-old Montoya Givens -- were last seen on Jan. 21. Rest In Peace Squeak. Snoop Dogg was expected to take the main stage at 8:30 p.m. but by 9:20 p.m., police had swarmed the backstage area. But sadly, medical staff was unable to preserve Xs life and he passed at the age of 50. pic.twitter.com/HaOBb6MLQC, Michael // msalisbu.eth (@msalisbu) August 17, 2021. YG affiliateSlim 400was shot and killed in Los Angeles on December 8. A post shared by Gift of Gab (@iamthegiftofgab). Tom Whitlock # 2 He died aged 68 years 11 months 28 days Born 20 February 1954 Died 17 February 2023 Pittsburg rapper Flatline Nizzywas shot and killed on May 3. ? pic.twitter.com/gYlYYahVZB, The Chosen One : I ? And it's led to insinuations and backlash against a segment of music that is still growing in influence. He was 50. Family members reportedly believe that Goonew was killed in a robbery. Arguably, one of the most devastating deaths in 2020 was the. ", "Killings of rappers are more than just a hip-hop problem, experts say", "Is Corporate America to Blame for Hip-Hop Violence? List of East Coast hip-hop artists (rappers and rap group) The Notorious B.I.G. U will be missed like crazy man. He was 54 years old. A black four-door sedan, which looked like a Cadillac, approached the vehicle in which FBG Cash and her . Health problems plagued the veteran rapper and news of his deteriorating condition began to surface in April whenDJ Self posted a video ofBlack Robin a hospital bed looking skeletal and lethargic. Devin was just 24. He was with Death Row for nine months. Texas rapper Lil Loaded, who won viral success with a 2019 single and was facing a manslaughter charge in a fatal shooting last year, died Monday, officials said. The two, along with Trones wife, have all been given numerous charges related to the killing. He was shot while dining with his family at Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles in Los Angeles. Black Rob later talked about what he was going through in an Instagram Live video, explaining,Oh man, Ive been dealing with this for five years. The most recent losses were Kangol Kid and Drakeo the Ruler, they both lost their lives on Saturday, December 18, 2021 to two separate events and different causes. He wrote in the caption: "34 years ago almost to the day we had a wild idea we can be a hip hop band and take on the world through it all the dream became a reality and the reality became a nightmare for some. The song sparked the Roxanne Wars when a 14-year-old Roxanne Shant fired back with one of the first female diss tracks Roxannes Revenge., As condolences poured in on social media, Diggin In The Crates Crew legend Diamond D succinctly summed up his impact on the culture with, Sleep in Peace Legend. A veteran hip-hop managerand the president of management at Cinematic Music Groupthe industry vet had worked with legendary names like CamRon, Jim Jones, Styles P, Lloyd Banks, T-Pain and Hip Hops most highly revered engineer, Young Guru. Sadly, a 29-year-old female who accompanied him was also shot and was in critical condition at the time. Dec 28, 1995 at 12:00 am. Rising South Carolina rapper 18Veno was killed on January 23. We went after our dream and we accomplished it. 18-year-old Baton Rouge rapper TrueBleeda and a friend were gunned down in a drive-by shooting outside of The Mall of Louisiana on February 25. Read on to revisit their memories. "In some respects, rap music and violence seem to go hand in hand," La Rock's managerScotty Morristold The New York Times almost 30 years ago following his client's murder. Originally thought to be the result of Sibounheuang revealing their location in an Instagram story, it was later revealed that Freddie Lee Trone (and his underage son) targeted the rapper when they saw him enter the restaurant wearing jewellery. While no cause of death was confirmed, legendary New York City Hip Hop promoter Van Silk suggested it was congestive heart failure. The Dallas County medical examiner confirmed to USA Today that the rapper . TDott Woo had signed a deal with Million Dollar Music just hours before his death, according to their social media. He said the trio was about to perform their first gig together at Lounge 31. DMX and I, we just some nappy-headed boys from these gritty streets of New York City, he said at the time. Shortly after Zumbis death, a GoFundMe was launched in his name to help his children. A 4-door sedan pulled alongside her Porsche at a red light, and two men exchanged gunfire with the rapper, who was shot multiple times and pronounced dead at the scene. Raqhid Jevon Render, professionally known as Lil Keed was signed toYoung Thugs record labelYSL Records, as well as300 Entertainment. A Compton gangsta rap prototype, an ambassador for a tradition, lineage, and history who made a whole lot of hard-as-hell rap songs full of sober gravity and blunt force. I dont got no house to live in except maybe an apartment. Biz Markie, an American original born Marcel Theo Hall and a larger-than-life hip-hop figure, has died at the age of 57. His death had come after severe complications from Type 2 diabetes which had hospitalized him the year prior. Inside Josh Duggar's lonely 35th birthday in prison solitary confinement, Honey Boo Boo, 17, & boyfriend, 21, found with gun & drugs in car in arrest, Today's Hoda Kotb looks solemn on stroll with daughter amid show absence, Jill Duggar reveals she's 'so proud' of husband's major career change in new pic, 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, By December of 2021, a total of 20 rappers have died and their deaths made several headlines in the media, Prince Markie Dee passed away on February 18, 2021, After UTKO disbanded, Kangol Kid had successful career as a music producer for other artists throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, Drakeo the Ruler is best known for his 2017 mixtape, Cold Devil, and his 2021 studio album, The Truth Hurts, passed away on April 17, 2021 after suffering cardiac arrest, however, Loaded's friend claimed that he took his own life. Jay attempted to run inside the house but was struck at least eight times. Each of them left a lasting legacy in the music industry. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, however, did confirm his body was found at his home. 20-year-old Marquis Lamar Hargrove, who famously went by the stage name Yung Kece, was reportedly gunned down on October 31, 2021.