Witnesses revealed that the rapper was fatally shot at a New Years Party after several masked men allegedly broke in and attacked Swain. But in a cruel twist of fate,Gab was found dead at his home on June 18 of natural causes. RIP Slim 400. There was the break-up and later reunion with El Da Sensei, with whom he still performed (as recently as this past March), his work with The Weathermen and his solo efforts (among other projects). Overall, he has sold more than 17 million records, according to his website. He was declared dead just hours later on August 13, leaving his friends, family and fans thoroughly confused. 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. List of dead rappers in gangs or affiliated; List of male and female Rappers and DJs and Producers, graffiti artists and b-boys and b-girls; Categories Categories: Lists; The motive has not yet been confirmed,however, Loaded's friend claimed that he took his own lifeafter having relationship problems. It is heartbreaking to realize that despite achieving success, remaining a part of the popular street-centric culture, often rife with jealousy, leaves rappers with targets on their backs, like antelopes in lion enclosures (as we saw with Takeoff and PNB Rock). People who really know my son knew he was a real individual. In November, LL COOL J visited him atNorth Shore University Hospital in Manhasset shortly after one of his many surgeries. "But it's not the music itself, it's the environment. 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The two, along with Trones wife, have all been given numerous charges related to the killing. Kangol shared an Instagram photo of himself in a hospital bedshaking hands with the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee with the caption, NEED I SAY MORE???? Lt. Melanie Turner said police responded to calls at 5:16 a.m. local time from patients and staff at the hospital about a patient involved in a physical altercation with nurses and security officers, who reportedly had him pinned down on the ground. ", "Killings of rappers are more than just a hip-hop problem, experts say", "Is Corporate America to Blame for Hip-Hop Violence? Porter was best known for the single Yayo, which charted in the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. She was 53 years of age. He did five tours with us, including Japan. Inglewood rapper Half Ounce was killed in a drive-by shooting on October 3 in the area of 8th and New Hampshire, where he was walking home with a friend. Unfortunately, his careerand lifewas cut short on December 22 when he was found dead at his girlfriends house in Memphis. His last Instagram Story read, Dear most high. Large police presence now. A few weeks later, three people, including a father and son, were arrested and charged in connection to his death, CNN reported. [1][2], Some reasons cited for the high homicide rate include poor background of many artists, criminal gang activity, drug use, and inadequate pastoral care among artists and record labels. American rapper Huey, whose real name was Lawrence Franks Jr., is one of the other hip-hop artistes we lost in 2020. Chynna was an all-rounder who was known as a model, DJ, and rapper. 02:39. Harrell, of course, is also known for discovering Sean Diddy Combs. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? U will be missed like crazy man. He was 57. On July 27, 2022, JayDaYoungan was shot at least 8 times and died at a local Bogalusa hospital not too far from the scene of the shooting. West Coast rapper Drakeo the Ruler - real name Darrell Caldwell - died on December 19, 2021, after being fatally stabbed in an altercation backstage at a Los Angeles music festival, where he had been scheduled to perform. He was 54 years old. Their remains were found last week in the basement of an abandoned apartment complex in Highland Park, Michigan. Devin was just 24. I pray for a peaceful and easy transition," the statement concluded. LD The Manager, B.F.G. Here we take a look at all the stars who died in 2022. In a 2019 interview with theLos Angeles Times,Thes One and Double K explained why2019sSincerely, The Pwould be their final album and suggested theyd simply outgrown it. The children were in the home, but it does not appear it happened in front of them. Raqhid Jevon Render, known by the stage name Lil Keed, died on May 13, 2022, at the age of 24. Coolio dies at 59: Tributes pour in for Gangsta's Paradise rapper. As Xs family grappled with what always feels like an impossible decision, his friends and fans rallied around the hospital hoping for a miracle. It was ona late August night in New York City in 1987, when hip-hop may have first lost its innocence. Clearly, there's a disconnect somewhere between the national murder "clearance rate" and the one that exists when a hip-hop artist is involved. Coolio was born in Monessen, Pennsylvania, and grew up in Compton, California. He was 57-years-old. Mariel Semonte Orr, known by the stage name Trouble, died on June 5, 2022, at the age of 34. He was 55 years old. He was killed in an ambush shooting while driving with his family in Miami. His name hit the headlines on July 13, 2021, after he was killed in an incident that police described as an ambush. Seen/heard anything contact Bloomingdale Police. The whole program should have been orchestrated a lot better than what it was. 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 was attending a private function with his uncleand fellow MigoQuavo. He was 20. Allegedly, according to one report, the shooting was considered by authorities to be deliberate, involving a rival group. The 28-year-old rapper was scheduled to perform alongside dozens of act that day, including Snoop Dogg,50 Cent,The Game, Cypress Hill, Ice Cube and Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. The rapper, whose real name was Dashawn Robertson, 20, died by suicide, said his attorney, Ashkan Mehryari. 20. He was stabbed during a fight with a 15-year-old rival teenager on July 9 at the 137th Street/City College subway station. Joe C. Rapper and musician Joseph Calleja was born in Michigan on November 9, 1974. Rest In Peace Squeak. Chynna. His death had come after severe complications from Type 2 diabetes which had hospitalized him the year prior. 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. He was declared dead at a nearby hospital. Here are 20 rappers who died at a young age. Aint nothing respectful about that. The rapper suffered as many as 64 bullet wounds to his head and other parts of his body. Consider some of the facts. However, despite positive progress, he struggled to get back to 100%, eventually succumbing to complications from the virus. From 2008 to 2010, he served as the afternoon drive radio host/DJ at 103.5 The Beat WMIB radio in Miami, Florida before moving on to WEDR 99.1 FM. "A member of our family is gone. Police had been concerned about their disappearance because there had not been any activity on their phones or online accounts. 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. The suspect, Jamichael Jones, did not know Orr and was involved in a domestic dispute with the woman. Chicago: Woman accused of keeping 96-year-old mother's dead body in Chicago freezer for two years. His longtime manager, Jarez Posey, said he was told that Coolio died at a friend's house. "My dad was having a couple of health complications. The shooting happened at around 5:30am on Tuesday in northeast Portland. Milwaukee rapperBig Wan (real name Dawan Turner)was shot and killed on November 26. He was also in a number of television shows and films, including "Futurama," in which he voiced Kwanzaa-bot. He was noted for his distinct flow and was regarded as one of the most influential new waves of rappers. Brooklyn native Mark Anthony Morales, who famously went by the stage name Prince Markie Dee, was known as an American rapper, songwriter, producer, actor, and radio personality. He had a genuine heart., Corniel plans on suing the festival organizers for failing to keep their musical acts safe. Rapper Lil Keed - real name Rahqid Render - died on May 13, 2022, per a tweet from his record label, Young Stoner Life (YSL). Snootie Wild [February 26, 2022] 7. Rip Lil Loaded pic.twitter.com/mV7WBboHqd. The campaign raised over $166,000, a testament to the lasting impact Zumbis positivity and love had on the world. TDott Woo had signed a deal with Million Dollar Music just hours before his death, according to their social media. Joe C. Joseph Calleja was born on 9 November 1974 in Michigan. La Rock's murder was the first, but certainly not the last hip-hop slaying that has gone unsolved by the police. Over the years, I had several family members to come through here and been patients of this clinic, he said. He chose to endure his battle privately since his diagnosis in 2019, undergoing numerous challenging treatments, all while helming several significant institutions that span fashion, art, and culture.. himself L.L.COOL J @llcoolj @rockthebells visited me and elevated my healing energies in ways doctors can never duplicate. Most notable are Dr. Dres The Chronic, Snoops Doggystyle and 2pacs diamond-selling All Eyez on Me. From former Bad Boy rapper Black Rob and Kangol Kid of U.T.F.O. CBE KG, younger brother of the late FBG Duck, was murdered in Chicago over Labor Day weekend. His final LP was 2020s The Essence. We were supposed to be watching the tapes together. Rapper Coolio died on Wednesday at age 59, according to TMZ. With ambitions of success and social media clout seemingly overriding a desire to use platforms to better their situations, rapping remained one of the most dangerous professions in America this year. Beaubien was said to be connected to multiple North Miami-Dade shootings in the past year. pic.twitter.com/HaOBb6MLQC, Michael // msalisbu.eth (@msalisbu) August 17, 2021. The gunman, who later turned himself in, was the abusive ex-partner of the woman who owned the home where the rapper was killed. Cops were dispatched following a ShotSpotter activation at around 5.40pm on Sunday, according to The Hartford Courant. Though, in her later career had pivoted to faith-based gospel music as a singer-songwriter. A pillar of New York hip hop, of hip hop in general, just a good guy, wrote A-Trak, one of the many to memorialize Hovain via social media. 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. According toSayCheese TV,he was shot multiple times in the back and rushed to the University of Chicago Hospital where he died. We went after our dream and we accomplished it. Shot and killed outside an studio after altercation with rapper No Plug Phife Dawg 3/22/2016 45 Oakley, California, U.S. While used to collaborate with many other artists like Lil Wayne, Drake, and . Although beyond the gun smoke, the culture once lost more legends this year from health-related causes; DJ Kay Slay from COVID-19, Coolio from cardiac arrest and Hurricane G from cancernot to mention whose cause of death was not revealed, like Tame One and Grand Daddy I.U. Several people were wounded. Many young rappers have died in the past few years. Their artistic collaboration ultimately led to Ablohs own brand, Off-White. It was later confirmed by record producer J Maine in a statement toPeople. UK rapper Hypo, well-known for joints like Flex on My X, First Night, and No Lsand most notably his collaboration with Jamaican DJ Popcaan in 2018 (Run These Streets)was stabbed to death on June 3 in London. You didnt protect my son.. 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. His cause of death has not been released; he was 52 years old. His mentor Gucci Mane paid tribute to him through an Instagram post and said: "This hurtI'm a miss you. That same year, he earned the unique distinction of being named one of the 100 most influential people in the world byTIMEmagazine. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, however, did confirm his body was found at his home. His buzz landed him a deal Mike Will Made Its Ear Drummer Records (Interscope Records) in 2017, and he later signed with Def Jam in 2019. I am Mallika Singh, a lawyer and writer by profession. Shandler Beaubien, known by the stage name Wavy Navy Pooh, died on January 14, 2022, at the age of 28. 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. His family confirmed his death in a statement on Friday. 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. He had gained attention for his song Stain but died before reaching mainstream success. He was just 24 when he was shot and killed on March 18 this year. Cops said the rapper and his cousin died of gunshot wounds and have been ruled as homicides by coroners. Kangol Kid, real name Shaun Fequiere, passed away on Saturday, December 18 of 2021 at the age of 55. Rikhado Muziwendlovu Makhado, known by the stage name Riky Rick, died on February 23, 2022, at the age of 34. Just weeks after Biz Markie's untimely death, Ronald Moore, who famously went by the stage name Gonzoe, passed away. A suspect, James Edward Thomas, was arrested and chargedon December 18 as he exited a plane atHartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. They heard gunshots, then called 911.. Pat Stay died on September 4, 2022, at the age of 36. 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. 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. Comprised of Thes One andDouble K,PUTS dropped their debut album The Next Step in 1998. And it's led to insinuations and backlash against a segment of music that is still growing in influence. In 2009, the entertainer wrote Cookin with Coolio, which was also the title of a cooking show he starred in. Hit in the chest and head, he succumbed to his injuries in the ambulance before making it to the hospital. The news was first reported by. 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. #BREAKING: Police say one person has died after being shot in east Columbus Thursday evening.https://t.co/sQUCtV1rDW #10TV. Chicago Hip Hop artistSqueak,who was a DJ and in-house producer for theSaba-fronted Pivot Gang, died on August 16. Markie was famously known for the 1989 hit single Just a Friend. To put that number in perspective, the clearance rate for murder in the U.S. stands at 54.4 percent, according to stats for 2020 released by Statista, a market and consumer data firm. His murder remains unsolved. 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. His cause of death recently became known recently via his final autopsy report, which was obtained recently. Artis Leon Ivey Jr, known by the stage name Coolio, died on September 28, 2022, at the age of 59. He was best known for his singles Which Way? May your transition bring peace to your family to your friends to your fans and all those who loved you. A rep, who was not authorized to speak publicly, confirmed the rapper's death to the Associated Press. His death had come after severecomplications from Type 2 diabetes which had hospitalized him the year prior. My heart goes out to PIVOT and anyone grieving right now. Drakeo the Ruler, real name Darrell Caldwell, passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at the age of 28. Meanwhile, there were many other rappers and Hip Hop figures who. His oldest son, Artis Ivey III, later told The U.S. Sun that he died after suffering a heart attack. Baby Ceo, whose real name was Jonathan Brown, tragically lost his life on January 20, 2021 following a shooting. Sadly, a 29-year-old female who accompanied him was also shot and was in critical condition at the time. He was famously known for the 2000 hit song Whoa! My side is killing me.. Two studies in the mid-2010s concluded that murder was the cause of 51.5% of hip hop musician deaths. Over the years, they released over a dozen subsequent projects and were one of several musical artists selected to appear in and remix the main theme song forThe Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special In 3-D! Security guards who were in the area heard the shooting but . Woo was friends with Pop Smoke one of the rappers who died in 2020 in a home invasion and had apparently just finalized a recording contract with Million Dollar Records in the hours before his death. "Currently the cause of death and motive are unknown. Morgue worker arrested for stealing from deceased's home. Fellow Juice Crew member Roxanne Shant, his DJ Cutmaster Cool V, Montell Jordan and Rev. 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. He was 24. He was transported to a hospital, where he died. His catalog had many hits; however, the Doug Rasheed-produced Gangstas Paradise remained his cultural apex, widely regarded as one of the greatest songs of all time. His was discovered in a planter by the Los Angeles Police department. "As far as what I know now is that he was at a friends house and was in his bathroom and had a heart attack," said his manager, Jarez Posey. ABC News reports that the rapper (real name Tahjay Dobson) was outside when a bullet struck him. Two studies in the mid-2010s concluded that murder was the cause of 51.5% of hip hop musician deaths. The street in his neighborhood of Castalia Heights is now called Adolph Young Dolph Thornton, Jr. Avenue. I stepped out of the recovery-roomand was greeted by this guy. Although Michael K. Williams wasnt a rapper, The Wire actor was fully embraced by the Hip Hop community. However, he was just 24 when he died on May 13, 2022. No one heard from the three men after that. Police said the three men were together at some point on Jan. 21, but they do not know if they left Lounge 31 together. I am a keen observer and an ardent reader. #fox12Oregon #shooting @PortlandPolice pic.twitter.com/m3BSImGTON, Marilyn Deutsch (@marilyndeutsch) August 10, 2021. A source with direct knowledge of the incident confirmed Drakeo The Ruler was attacked by a group of people at the music festival and seriously injured., A post shared by DRAKEO THE RULER (@drakeotheruler), Drakeos death came 13 months after he was released from prison. Beaubien was said to be connected to multiple North Miami-Dade shootings in the past year. Lil Devin, who was born in Indiana as Devin Swain, gained recognition for tracks such as 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. Black Rob was born on June 8th, 1968, and he is known for his famous single "Whoa!" which peaked at number 43 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2000. He was 24. The 36-year-old rapper was at Makeda's Homemade Butter Cookies in Memphis when someone drove up and. WordDouble Kof the Los Angeles Hip Hop duo People Under The Stairs had died started to travel on January 30. Lil Peep died. Virgil Abloh was 41 and leaves behind a wife and two children. While no cause of death was confirmed, legendary New York City Hip Hop promoter Van Silk suggested it was congestive heart failure. Chicago rapper KTS Dre was shot approximately 64 times on July 10 as he was leaving Cook County Jail. Gang rivalries, drug abuse, natural causes et al, remain notable reasons for their deaths continue to hit the hip-hop world. He was driving a carcarrying multiple passengers when he was shot by someone outside a party in downtown Los Angeles and subsequently crashed into a parked motorhome. It featured the song Beef, which paved the way to meet his mentor A$AP Yams. 20-year-old Marquis Lamar Hargrove, who famously went by the stage name Yung Kece, was reportedly gunned down on October 31, 2021. He also appeared in "Robbery Homicide Division" and "Malcolm & Eddie," among other shows. Prayers up for his loved ones ?? Michigan: Her son left for a show in Detroit. He took care of those around him because I taught him that, to watch out for everybody, she said. In aFacebook Livevideo of the incident, ARoy was beating on the suspect and shouting, Youre a grown-ass man. Tampa-based rapper Rollie Bands was fatally shot outside his Tampa home, just minutes after directing a message to his critics on social media. Salute Kangol rest in power.. Patrick Xavier Clark has since been charged with the murder and is currently being held on a $1 million bond. 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. He was just 26 years old. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. 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 rap star was found dead on the bathroom floor of a friend's home in Los Angeles, his longtime. 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. and Big L, for example, are all among the unsolved cases, despite each of them occurring more than a decade ago. He was 28. Rising Brooklyn rapper TDott Woo fatally shot as gun violence plagues hip-hop community Rapper and mentor Lil Uzi Vert attended the young star's funeral and . His career began when he was signed by the late Biz Markie, who served as the sole credited produced on his 1990 debut LP Smooth Assassin, which included the Billboard hits Something New and Sugar Free.. Milwaukee police said shots were fired into a home on the 3800 block of North 13th Street where the 19-year-old was staying with his mother and grandmother. Every legend has an origin story, and for the Notorious BIG, that story included a then 21-year-old DJ 50 Grand, who started working with the iconic rapper when he was just 15. Rest In Peace to Crescent Heights very own Dj Double K of @puts. Though not celebrated as such, I.U. His father was hit twice in the arm. 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. He said, Yo, we see the things, we going to be laughing. He would always say that Wait til we see the tapes. And nobody knew what he was talking about but me. He died of natural causes. The rapper, who performed alongside his uncle, Quavo, and first cousin once removed, Offset, in the hip-hop group Migos, was shot and killed in Houston. He was with Death Row for nine months. The YSL Records rapper died shortly after his organs started failing. 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. He was nominated for five other Grammys, including for Fantastic Voyage and 1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin New).. The up-and-coming L.A. rapper was attacked at the Once Upon a Time in LA concert on Dec. 18. He was hit multiple times in the back. Each of them left a lasting legacy in the music industry. 1. Public information officer for the Los Angeles Fire Department Margaret Stewart said paramedics responded to a call about a stabbing around 8:40 p.m. local time and one person was taken to a hospital in critical condition. Bay Area rapper Mike Darole lost his life on May 15 during a botched robbery outside of his Sunnyvale home. Squeak (often stylized as squeakPIVOT) produced music alongside fellow Pivot Gangproduction team members Daedae and Daoud. Died from complications of multiple strokes Fukashiki/Wonderboy 6/23/2011 23 Japan Unknown Heavy D . While little details are available, his death comes roughly two years removed from the gruesome, broad-day execution of Duck, who was shopping on the 100 block of East Oak Street in the Gold Coast district. 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. The gunman reportedly fired multiple rounds and struck the 29-year-old father six times, killing him. Ill fuck you up! The man momentarily laid motionless on the ground and thefight appeared to be over. List of East Coast hip-hop artists (rappers and rap group) The Notorious B.I.G. While violent crime and gang rivalries remain the major cause of the recent deaths, we dont really know how long the bloodshed is going to last on this side of the world. 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. He said the trio was about to perform their first gig together at Lounge 31. The Compton-bred rapper previously survived an attempt on his life when he wasshot eight times in a drive-by shootingin June 2018. He was 22. Jayquan McKenley, an 18-year-old rapper from the Bronx known as CHII WVTTZ, was shot and killed on Feb. 6. He shot to fame with the hit and won a Grammy for best solo rap performance the next year. "To anyone in his orbit, you know how generous he was with his energy, creativity and love. Coolio's longtime manager, Jarez, told the outlet that the rapper was at a friend's home in Los Angeles when he excused himself to. Rapper Ice Cube was among those mourning Coolios death Wednesday. 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