He was really on the come up out of South Carolina. His cause of death has not been released; he was 52 years old. and Big L, for example, are all among the unsolved cases, despite each of them occurring more than a decade ago. The artist recently went viral on TikTok with the song I Love You, which has had more than 19.6k videos made with the sound. PNB rock was also shot and killed at roscoes chicken and waffles He was 59. Only The Family crew member OTF ARoy died on Chicagos OBlock on December 13 following an altercation. Woman accused of keeping 96-year-old mother's dead body in Chicago freezer for two years, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. This is a list of rappers and hip hop musicians murdered since 1987. And you allowed them to jump my son. Detroit Police, Michigan State Police and ATF agents work the scene at West McNichols and Log Cabin in Detroit on the border of Highland Park, Mich., Feb. 2, 2023. Beaubien was said to be connected to multiple North Miami-Dade shootings in the past year. Mike was a good man#DjDoubleK #PUTS #PeopleUnderTheStairs #LosAngeleHipHop pic.twitter.com/tKOcKaUuxP, rhettmatic (@rhettmatic) January 31, 2021. He was 22. Eerily, Zumbi dropped a video with Deuce Eclipse and Vinroc called Back To Life just a month before his transition in which he spits, Ive been on my light path/Blast this to afterlife. Like Gift of Gab, Zumbi was a spiritual person who believed our physical bodies were simply a vessel and now, his soul is free. Hurricane G, a well-respected, pioneering Boricua MC, passed away on November 6. Dec 28, 1995 at 12:00 am. The duo was comprised of Alonzo Brown andthe late Andre Harrell,who went on to establish Uptown Records and later spearhead Motown Records. Shot and killed outside an studio after altercation with rapper No Plug Phife Dawg 3/22/2016 45 Oakley, California, U.S. His mother Darrylene Corniel told Rolling Stone her son was trying to get his life back on track. 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. La Rock's murder was the first, but certainly not the last hip-hop slaying that has gone unsolved by the police. Now he got the chance to watch the tapes without me. The rising Stockton rapper became the victim of a shooting on Friday and was found dead in an apartment on Trevino Avenue in Manteca on Aug 5. 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. The notion of The harder the crime, the more serious people tend to take your music among the rap fraternity, has either left rappers behind bars or dead. He began his professional career in 1994 and took on the stage . Snootie Wild Like the rest of DMXs catalog, the project was a raw glimpse into what made Earl Simmons human and how much he struggled with drug addiction and mental health. The ATL MC first earned nationwide attention for the nitro-hot single Bussin'before landing features with acts like Young Thug, Killer Mike and Lupe Fiasco, Drake, The Weeknd, Gucci Mane and Quavo, among others. Your security is supposed to be in place, she said. Ill fuck you up! The man momentarily laid motionless on the ground and thefight appeared to be over. Though not celebrated as such, I.U. He passed after a months-long battle with Covid-19. The ILIAD (Rapper) Wizzy781; List of Deceased Rappers; Mystic101; DJ ROSSKIE; Phiiatonn; . Coolio rose to fame in the late 1990s and was known for the albums It Takes a Thief, Gangsta's Paradise, and My Soul. Born Markell Morrow, Goonew was a rapper from the Washington D.C. area. Just when his prospects seemed brightest, a Bronx rapper who used his music to rail against violence was shot dead yesterday. The YSL Records rapper died shortly after his organs started failing. Jayquan McKenley, an 18-year-old rapper from the Bronx known as CHII WVTTZ, was shot and killed on Feb. 6. He first caught the pandemic virus in January, at one point rumored to be on a ventilator; however, his brother shot down that claim, noting that Slay did have another machine helping him breathe at one point. The rapper passed away at the age of 50 on April 9, 2021, in White Plains, New York, following a cocaine-induced heart attack. Williams was 54. Police initially declined to share his cause of death, though his uncle,Arthur Woods, later revealed his death to be the result of a fatal overdose of prescription pain pills. His publicist, Tamar Juda, toldBillboard: "It is with a very heavy heart that I can confirm the passing of Chucky Thompson. He survived but his son died on the spot at the age of 24. Graphic video of the scene showed police officers attempting to deliver CPR as he laid still next to his white Dodge Charger. Rumors online suggested hed been killed for dissing a Nipsey Hussle mural, but Lieutenant Ti Goetz of the Hawthorne Police Department explained, It appears to have been a walk-up shooting and he appears to have been targeted he appears to be a gang member. He was 21. Young Dolph was shot and killed while picking up baked goods for his mother at Makedas Homemade Cookies in his hometown of Memphis on November 17. He was 55. He tragically passed away in February 2021, one day before his 53rd birthday, after suffering from congestive heart failure. "But it's not the music itself, it's the environment. Rising Brooklyn rapper TDott Woo fatally shot as gun violence plagues hip-hop community An absolute hero to me and many. Prince Markie Dee had already signed a deal with Columbia Records and released a solo album in 1992 called Free, which spawned a No. They heard gunshots, then called 911.. He was best known for his singles Which Way? The gunman reportedly fired multiple rounds and struck the 29-year-old father six times, killing him. Edai is often credited for helping pioneer the Chicago drill scene alongside fellow Chi-Town rapper Chief Keef. Swavey made his debut with the mixtape Business Before Pleasure (BBP) in the year 2013. DETROIT The bodies of three men who went missing after a canceled Michigan rap performance were foundin an abandoned Michiganapartment building Thursday, according to Michigan State Police. Raqhid Jevon Render, known by the stage name Lil Keed, died on May 13, 2022, at the age of 24. 18-year-old UK MC Dimzordimma was stabbed on the seventh floor of an Enfield apartment building on February 7. "Currently the cause of death and motive are unknown. In 2011, Abloh was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package for his work onJAY-Zand Kanye Wests celebratedWatch The Thronealbum. When is all this killings gonna end,so sad. In fact, details surrounding his passing are still minimal. Ladies and Gentlemen, the man, the myth, the legend, Mr. G.O.A.T. Squeakwas 26 at the time of his death, but no cause was revealed. His cause of death was not released; he was 55 years old. According to witnesses at the scene, the brazen killer(s) pulled up in a white two-door Mercedes-Benz and opened fire, killing Dolph instantly. (@SaycheeseDGTL) August 1, 2021. Coolio won a Grammy for "Gangstas Paradise," which was released in 1995 and spent three weeks at the top of Billboards Hot 100 list. The Michigan State Police says it continues to investigate the deaths of three Michigan rappers after confirming Tuesday each died of multiple gunshot wounds. The police confirmedthe bodies belong to Armani Kelly, Montoya Givens and Dante Wicker just after 2 p.m. Friday. Almost 14 years to the day afterDJ Kool Herc spun the genre into existence with his first-ever block party in the Bronx, Scott La Rock of Boogie Down Productions was shot in the head and neck in the same borough, later dying of his woundsatMisericordia Hospital. "He was excited about making music," Woods said. Pat Stay died on September 4, 2022, at the age of 36. D.M.V. People who really know my son knew he was a real individual. He was barely 35 at the time of his demise on April 23, 2020, Before his untimely death, Fred the Godson was a frequent collaborator. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I always say at first it was Tupac Shakur and then it was DMX, those two brothers paved the way for me to be here and do what I do.. LePreston Porter, better known by his stage name Snootie Wild, was best known for his first single, Yayo, whose success helped launch his career. Coolio was born in Monessen, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Compton, California. The 22-year-old artist and dancer was struck in the head and left knee during a drive-by shooting in the neighborhood where he grew up. Local police said they were notified by Mount Carmel East Hospital after a gunshot victim walked in around 6:10 p.m. local time. Legendary rapper DMX has died. Policeconfirmed thatLil Loaded,was found by a family member with an apparent gunshot wound to the head. The rapper was found with injuries to his chest He was transported to a hospital, where he died. Joe C. Joseph Calleja was born on 9 November 1974 in Michigan. Neighbors reported the teenager being chased by an attacker with a machete through the communal area of the block. However, his father started shooting back in self-defense. Their remains were found last week in the basement of an abandoned apartment complex in Highland Park, Michigan. The First Lady of Sermons Def Squad, G rose to prominence in the 90s, appearing on classic albums by Redman, Erick Sermon, Keith Murray (and others) before dropping her debut LP, All Woman, which featured the top-10 hit Somebody Else. She was 52 years old at the time of her death. Fellow Bad Boy alum Mark Curry confirmed hed passed away at an Atlanta hospital on April 17 at the age of 52. Following an Insta post of the rapper in The Bronx showing off a chain, he was later chased into Amazing Pharmacy on E. Tremont Ave. by a group of men attempting to rob him. Sadly, a 29-year-old female who accompanied him was also shot and was in critical condition at the time. pic.twitter.com/ZgI1AVPmz4, Otto Von Biz Markie (@Passionweiss) December 9, 2021. (rapper) Gangsta Rap. HipHopDX has once again compiled an tragically long, annual round-up not only recognizing the legends of weve but (more depressingly) the younger and less established acts who never saw their full potential. Shortly after Zumbis death, a GoFundMe was launched in his name to help his children. [3][4][5] In 2020, XXL wrote that of 77 rapper deaths they examined, more than 40 remain unsolved, including the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, the 1997 murder of the Notorious B.I.G., and the 1999 murder of Big L.[6], Last edited on 16 February 2023, at 18:59, "Music To Die For: How Genre Affects Popular Musicians' Life Expectancy", "Life Expectancy and Cause of Death in Popular Musicians: Is the Popular Musician Lifestyle the Road to Ruin? He began his rapping career at the age of 18 and dropped out of high school to pursue his career. The label described Dobson as a rising star and said, he rose to prominence for his Woo Walk from a community whose drill music has and continues to electrify the world. Dat Way, Leavin or Staying and No Love. He was 25 years old. His mentor Gucci Mane paid tribute to him through an Instagram post and said: "This hurtI'm a miss you. Additional details were not immediately available. READ MORE ON THE US SUN FAMED MC LOST 5th WARD WEEBIE. The battle tap community was devastated following the news that 36-year-old Canadian MC Pat Stay, who first made his debut in the Toronto-based King of the Dot (KOTD) battle rap league, had been killed in his hometown of Halifax, Nova Scotia. ? May your transition bring peace to your family to your friends to your fans and all those who loved you. "He was for the most part drug free, but my dad lived for the day, everyone in life has their vices, but those vices never really affected him as a father or a man. Evidence of his impact could be felt across social media when he died on September 6 following a drug overdose in his Brooklyn apartment. The artist wasshot in the head three timeswhile he was online speaking to fellow social media influencer Kapone in the city of Hawthorne. Harrell, of course, is also known for discovering Sean Diddy Combs. I witness first hand this mans grind to the top of the industry, Ice Cube tweeted. (Murder Is A Major Issue)" rapper was just 28 when he was gunned down while driving a Toyota Camry near Zoo Miami. He was 34 years old at the time of his death. Consider some of the facts. A rep, who was not authorized to speak publicly, confirmed the rapper's death to the Associated Press. The average age of death is between 25-30 years of age. The father of two had been in town for his annual turkey giveaway ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, making his death even more heart-wrenching. Mac Miller died in 2018 aged 26 after consuming cocaine and counterfeit oxycodone containing the synthetic opioid fentanyl. After complications from a ruptured artery surgery, the rapper, whose real name was Jerome Cosey, died at 42 years old on January 9. The M.I.A.M.I. SINCE the start of 2022, fans have had to say goodbye to many beloved rappers. The hip hop artist died due to complications from stage four colon cancer. Orr was known for the songs Bring It Back, Ain't My Fault, and Come Thru. CBE KG, younger brother of the late FBG Duck, was murdered in Chicago over Labor Day weekend. I am a keen observer and an ardent reader. 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. The Roots lost founding member Malik B. in July 2020 and nearly a year-and-a-half later, theyhad to say goodbye to their longtime bassist Leonard Hub Hubbard. He was 52. On December 13, 2022, Rapper Grand Daddy I.U. Moments before the 16-year-old was gunned down, he posted an Instagram story that shared his location. Five months after the Chicagoshooting death of FBG Duck,his purported cousinBCR Meezle(real name James McGill) was murdered at a Bloomingdale hotel party on February 6. He was only 22 years old. Rapper Earl Swavey was driving a car carrying multiple passengers when someone outside a party returned fire that came from his vehicle, striking him in the back and causing him to crash into a parked motorhome on January 9. LOS ANGELES Rapper Coolio, known for hits including "Fantastic Voyage" and "Gangstas Paradise," has died at age 59, his manager confirmed Wednesday evening. Sadly, a 29-year-old female accompanied him was also shot and died at the time. At the scene Thursday night, Antoine Woods, who identified himself as Wicker's cousin, said police had not initially told his family whether Wicker was among the victims found, but that "we think it's my cousin in there.". I need some rest. Texas rapper B.F.G. The rapper had fallen into a coma following a. He was rushed to Burbank Hospital in Los Angeles when he was allegedly complaining of serious stomach pain, leading to his death. This article was written in the memory of those talented souls, whose music legacy shall live on. Straap died in a hospital on September 22 after being shot in the 2800 block of Casey St. in South Dallas, along with another 26-year-old victim who was pronounced dead at the scene. Now, they're all missing. Joe C. Rapper and musician Joseph Calleja was born in Michigan on November 9, 1974. On Tuesday, July 17, 2021, someone on Instagram claimed Indian Red Boy was shot because of girl drama and because he switched gangs, according toHip Hop DX. But sadly, medical staff was unable to preserve Xs life and he passed at the age of 50. Drakeo the Ruler, real name Darrell Caldwell, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the age of 28. He was stabbed during a fight with a 15-year-old rival teenager on July 9 at the 137th Street/City College subway station. He said the trio was about to perform their first gig together at Lounge 31. A juvenile was arrested in connection with the vehicle's theft and charged with receiving and concealing stolen property, according to Warren police. The One Time rapper was just 31 years old. On Sept. 12, rapper PnB Rock, whose real name was Rakim Allen, was fatally shot during a botched . The rapper was fatally stabbed after trying to stop a fight inside the downtown bar Yacht Club Social on September 4. ATL rapper Trouble was fatally shot on the morning of June 7, in the East Atlanta suburb of Conyers. 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.. In an interview, Cooliowho began his career as a member of WC and the Maad Circleonce said he would be able to perform off the strength of his timeless international smash Gangstas Paradise well into his sixties. However, the 36-year-old rapper died a brutal death on Feb 25, 2022, after he was found unconscious in a ditch in Houston with gunshot wounds to his neck. When not at work, you can find me at the stable. come got to add my boy takeoff and also all of killing is getting boring at point of nothing new, on bro add takeoff,edot baby,and pnb rock. Woo was pals with Pop Smoke one of many rappers who died in 2020 in a house invasion and had apparently simply finalized a recording contract with Million Greenback Information in the hours earlier than his dying. Rapper Zumbi of the hip-hop group Zion I recently died at the age of 49. 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. Look at all this love for u bro!! Along with MC El Da Sensei and DJ Kaos, he first broke out in 1994 with the highly revered classic single Wrong Side of da Tracks.. In the wake of his death, friend and producer Swizz Beatz finished Xs first posthumous album, Exodus, which arrived on May 28 via Def Jam Recordings, his longtime label. Los Angeles drill rapper MoneyGangVontae was shot in New York, where he was set to perform, on June 9. However, despite positive progress, he struggled to get back to 100%, eventually succumbing to complications from the virus. He shot to fame with the hit and won a Grammy for best solo rap performance the next year. The Clown Prince of Hip Hop passed away on July 16 at a Maryland hospital, bringing his over 30-year career to a premature end. Rising South Carolina rapper 18Veno was killed on January 23. He was just 39-year-old at the time of his death. Arguably, one of the most devastating deaths in 2020 was the. His was discovered in a planter by the Los Angeles Police department. #LegalHelpFirmCares pic.twitter.com/UiE6uZ6DLC, LEGAL HELP FIRM (@lhfirm) February 6, 2021. (Murder is a Major Issue). The rappers -- 38-year-old Armani Kelly, 31-year-old Dante Wicker and 31-year-old Montoya Givens -- were last seen on Jan. 21. Here we take a look at all the stars who died in 2022. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the home around 4 p.m. for a death investigation, the department said. DJ Kay Slay, a Hip Hop fixture, mixtape legend and legendary radio personality (whose presence in the culture dates back to the iconic 1983 documentary Style Wars), passed away on April 17 after a four-month battle with COVID-19. Was it COVID-19? ABC News reports that the rapper (real name Tahjay Dobson) was outside when a bullet struck him. 20. Tahjay Dobson, known by the stage name Tdott Woo, died on February 1, 2022, at the age of 22. ", "Killings of rappers are more than just a hip-hop problem, experts say", "Is Corporate America to Blame for Hip-Hop Violence? Miami rapper Wavy Navy Pooh (born Shandler Beaubien) died on January 14 following a reported drive-by shooting in his hometown. The one solace in DMXs death is his demons can no longer haunt him hes at peace now. ABC News stories that the rapper (actual identify Tahjay Dobson) was outdoors when a bullet struck him. Drill rapper TDott Woo lost his life in a shooting in Brooklyn, New York, in February. LD The Manager, B.F.G. A 14-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the attack. MVP and his remix to Coi Lerays No Parties. Devin was killed in January while celebrating the New Year at a party at his familys home. It was reported that he was shot dead in Prince Georges County and pronounced dead at a hospital. The July 8 murder of aspiring Inglewood rapper Indian Red Boy was captured on Instagram Live as he sat in his vehicle. Los Angeles rapper Earl Swavey passed away on January 10, 2022. The Compton-bred rapper previously survived an attempt on his life when he wasshot eight times in a drive-by shootingin June 2018. The suspect, Jamichael Jones, did not know Orr and was involved in a domestic dispute with the woman. Ethan Reyes popularly known as Notti Osama got into a fight with another 15-year-old teenager at City College West 137th Street subway station in New York City. On August 12, 2021, his death was confirmed by 12 OClocks son Divine on social media. Im telling you man, this shit is strange. The rapper was quickly rushed to Mount Sinai Hospital where he was pronounced dead on July 13. The Hip Hop world shed a collective tear on April 9 when DMXs life came to an abrupt and tragic end. 28-year-old TakeOff, one-third of the Grammy-nominated, Atlanta-based group Migos, died on November 1 after being shot three times outside of 810 Billiards & Bowling in Houston, Texas, where he. Maybe youve heard of him??? ?? 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. He was around 25 years at the time of his death. He was 55 years old. I like rap but these senseless killings are getting old. GCPD is investigating an early morning homicide that happened on I-85 South near JCB. That appearance in The Source put the Brooklyn MC on the radar of a then-unknown Sean Combs. No cause was given. So do the math. Harlem rapper Marcel Theo Hall, who famously went by the stage name Biz Markie, passed away at the age of 57 on July 16, 2021. Cops were dispatched following a ShotSpotter activation at around 5.40pm on Sunday, according to The Hartford Courant. Murs, Immortal Technique, Open Mike Eagle, Z-Trip, Casey Veggies, Dm Funk and J-Live were among those paying their respects online following his death. Machine Gun Kelly said, Cause whatever you love can be taken away, so live like its your dying day. A wave of shocking events has struck the music industry this year, and that also includes the hip-hop community. He was 59. The South African rapper died of an apparent suicide, BBC reported. But 1987s platinum hitCrushin put them on the map thanks in part to their Wipe Out collaboration with The Beach Boys. ", XXL takes a look at the current status of the cases of91 hip-hop murders that have occurred over the past 35 years.Emmanuel C.M., Miranda J., Roger Krastz, Sidney Madden, Dan Rys and Vanessa Satten; Additional reporting by Paul Thompson. A Complete List of Rappers Who Died in 2022. KTS Dre wasreportedly shot deadas he was released from jail on Saturday, July 10, 2021. He died in April after being approached and shot by an unknown suspect on a street in his hometown of Los Angeles. Emani Johnson, who famously went by the stage name Emani 22, was known as an R&B singer. Though his untimely death on June 7 at 59 years old ensured that it wouldnt come to fruition, he did remain active until his end. Less than 24 hours after signing his first recording contract, Brooklyn MC TDott Woo was shot in the head and left knee in a drive-by shooting in the same neighbourhood where he grew up on February 1; he was pronounced dead at the hospital hours later. In the days leading up to his death, he had complained of serious stomach pain to friends and family, TMZ reported. LePreston Porter, known by the stage name Snootie Wild, died on February 26, 2022, at the age of 36. The rapper, whose real name was Dashawn Robertson, 20, died by suicide, said his attorney, Ashkan Mehryari. Beyond Shock Gs musical contributions to Hip Hop, he also introduced a young Tupac Shakur to the world when he employed the future icon as one of Digital Undergrounds backup dancers. As revealed in a statement to Entertainment Tonight by her manager Timothy Beal, she had been working on a big comeback. The number of rappers that died in 2022particularly those who had yet to fully flourish before meeting untimely fateswas nothing short of soul-crushing. DMX Rapper DMX Dead at 50 After Suffering 'Catastrophic' Heart Attack, Family Confirms The rapper was admitted to a New York hospital on April 2 following a heart attack and had been on. He also appeared in "Robbery Homicide Division" and "Malcolm & Eddie," among other shows. American rapper Huey, whose real name was Lawrence Franks Jr., is one of the other hip-hop artistes we lost in 2020. Blackalicious MC Gift of Gab had been on dialysis for an unbelievable seven years when hegot the call hed been waiting for inJanuary 2020. The "M.I.A.M.I. The Atlanta-based rapper, Trouble, whose real name was Mariel Semonte Orr, started rapping at the tender age of 14.