List of Dead rappers | Hip-Hop Database Wiki | Fandom The Jacka, an Iconic Voice in East Bay Hip-Hop | All Shook Down", "SABC Official Website South African Broadcasting Corporation", "NYPD trying to generate leads in fatal shooting of Queens rapper | abc7ny.com", "Bankroll Fresh, Atlanta Rapper, Dead at 28", "Rapper XXXTentacion Shot Dead in Broward County", "Rising rapper Jimmy Wopo shot dead in Pittsburgh", "Rapper Jimmy Wopo killed in drive-by shooting", "Toronto rapper Smoke Dawg identified as 1 of 2 dead in downtown shooting", "Reports: Rapper 'Young Greatness' Shot, Killed Outside New Orleans Waffle House", "Vrienden: Slachtoffer schietpartij is rapper Feis", "Latin trap artist Kevin Fret, 24, shot dead", "Nipsey Hussle, Grammy-nominated rapper, shot dead in Los Angeles", "Police arrest 5 people in connection with rapper Pop Smoke's murder", "Rapper King Von, 2 others, fatally shot in Atlanta", "Rapper Mo3 Killed in Dallas Shooting at 28", "2nd man charged with murder in fatal shooting of Dallas rapper MO3 on I-35E in Oak Cliff", "Swedish rapper shot dead, stoking outrage over gang violence", "Rapper Young Dolph dead at 36 after Memphis bakery shooting", "Rapper Drakeo the Ruler Dies at 28 After Backstage Stabbing at Once Upon a Time in L.A. Festival: Reports", "Snootie Wild Dies After Allegedly Being Shot", "Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala shot dead day after govt withdrew his security", "Rapper Trouble killed in home invasion at residence of 'female friend', "Rapper JayDaYoungan fatally shot in Louisiana", "Rapper PnB Rock fatally shot at South L.A. Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles", "Takeoff: Migos rapper shot dead in Houston at 28", "Kiernan 'AKA' Forbes killed in Durban nightclub shooting", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_murdered_hip_hop_musicians&oldid=1139754140, This page was last edited on 16 February 2023, at 18:59. The Compton-bred rapper previously survived an attempt on his life when he wasshot eight times in a drive-by shootingin June 2018. His press representative confirmed his death to the Guardian but did not. Authorities have yet to make in an arrest,and the feds are relying on informants to come through with pertinent information on the shooting. Rappers That Died in 2022 | Remembering Those We Lost A few weeks later, three people, including a father and son, were arrested and charged in connection to his death, CNN reported. He was really on the come up out of South Carolina. 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. 11.FBG Cash (Tristian Hamilton) On June 10, 2022, Chicago rapper FBG Cash, whose real name was Tristan Hamilton, was shot and killed on the cityas South Side. Rappers That Passed Away Recently - #gentR #rap #ripRappers who died in 2021Promoted Songs: * Ceo Chino Marley - Wild West West: https://youtu.be/Si70T3Cq7cM. He was famously known for the 2000 hit song Whoa! But sadly, medical staff was unable to preserve Xs life and he passed at the age of 50. Sometimes the lines are blurred between being solid and being heartless., Lil Loadeds Last Ig Story Before his passing it looks like he committed suicide ?? 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. 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. Indiana MC Lil Devin suffered a gruesome fate on New Years Eve after several oppsdonned in black ski masksstormed a party he was holding at his family home. Shock G was just 57 at the time of his death. Witnesses revealed that the rapper was fatally shot at a New Years Party after several masked men allegedly broke in and attacked Swain. DMX had begun rapping in the early 1990s and released his debut album, It's Dark and Hell Is Hot, in 1998 which sold more than 250,000 copies within its first week. Los Angeles rapper Earl Swavey passed away on January 10, 2022. 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. He died of natural causes. He and two other rappers haven't been heard from since. DMX, rapper and actor, dies at 50 | CNN Orr was known for the songs Bring It Back, Ain't My Fault, and Come Thru. 1. After succession to a malignant parotid gland and lymph node, Adam Yauch, the AKA MCA from the Beastie Boys, died on 4 May 2012 at the age of 47. 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. Nameless rapper Lil Keed had complained to his friends and family about severe stomach pain before checking into an LA hospital; however, things quickly escalated as his liver and kidneys failed, ultimately leading to his death on May 13. 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.. The news was first reported by. 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. Moments before the 16-year-old was gunned down, he posted an Instagram story that shared his location. 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. Baby Ceo, whose real name was Jonathan Brown, tragically lost his life on January 20, 2021 following a shooting. 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. DMX and I, we just some nappy-headed boys from these gritty streets of New York City, he said at the time. A representative for the rapper Takeoff, of Migos, confirmed that he died at the age of 28 after a shooting in Houston, FOX 26 reports. The teen who pulled the . He was hospitalized but sadly died from his injuries at the age of 37 on April 3, 2022. PnB Rock: Rapper shot dead in LA waffle house in suspected robbery UTFO Rapper Kangol Kid Dead at 55 - Rolling Stone "A member of our family is gone. Migos Rapper Takeoff Dead at 28, Shot in Houston Ladies and Gentlemen, the man, the myth, the legend, Mr. G.O.A.T. An infamous demo tape recorded in the DJs basement was put in the hands of Mister Cee, who shared it with journalist Matty C, director of The Source Magazines once coveted Unsigned Hype column. Lounge 31 owner Darnell Williams told the Free Press the performances were canceled the night the men went missing because of technical failures with DJ equipment. Police say an employee working for the Wayne County Morgue used his position to stake out potential victims and even had a cover story in . One of the games most well-respected hip-hop managers Jonathan Hovain Hylton passed away in his home on November 26; the heartbreaking news was announced via his Instagram account, though the cause of death was not disclosed. A Complete List of Rappers Who Died in 2022. Johnny May Cash, the younger brother of prolific Chicago Drill producer Young Chop, was fatally shot in Chicago on Easter Sunday, allegedly because of a viral video of him assaulting a woman. The duo was comprised of Alonzo Brown andthe late Andre Harrell,who went on to establish Uptown Records and later spearhead Motown Records. Tahjay Dobson, who is known as rapper Tdott Woo, was shot and killed on Feb. 1. 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. Thes added, There is no blueprint for Hip Hop musicians to get older gracefully.. The campaign raised over $166,000, a testament to the lasting impact Zumbis positivity and love had on the world. According toSayCheese TV,he was shot multiple times in the back and rushed to the University of Chicago Hospital where he died. A suspect has yet to be held responsible for his murder. Both the music industry and the world has lost a titan.". Lil Keed, rising Atlanta rapper, dies at 24; celebrities mourn: Reports LePreston Porter, better known by his stage name Snootie Wild, was best known for his first single, Yayo, whose success helped launch his career. 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 rappers -- 38-year-old Armani Kelly, 31-year-old Dante Wicker and 31-year-old Montoya Givens -- were last seen on Jan. 21. Nobody beats the Biz., Much to the shock of the fashion and entertainment industries, fashion designer Virgil Abloh died on November 28 after privately battling cancer. 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. An identified offender got out and opened fire before climbing back into the car and fleeing westbound. 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. Read on to revisit their memories. #LegalHelpFirmCares pic.twitter.com/UiE6uZ6DLC, LEGAL HELP FIRM (@lhfirm) February 6, 2021. 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. 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. A List of Rappers Who died in 2022 - List23: Latest U.S. & World News La Rock's murder was the first, but certainly not the last hip-hop slaying that has gone unsolved by the police. Londre Sylvester, known by his stage name KTS Dre, was a little known rapper based inChicago. 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. Detroit police on Monday asked the public for help locating the three men, who were set to perform at Lounge 31 on Detroit's east side before they went missing. Takeoff: Tributes to Migos rapper shot dead in Houston at 28 So, let's round up to this list of 20 dead rappers who died at a young age. In 2011, Abloh was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Recording Package for his work onJAY-Zand Kanye Wests celebratedWatch The Thronealbum. Officers responded to a shooting on the interstate just before 3AM and discovered one male who was shot and died at a local hospital. "My dad was having a couple of health complications. Rip Lil Loaded pic.twitter.com/mV7WBboHqd. They heard gunshots, then called 911.. He was hit multiple times in the back. Half Ounce, 36, is the third rapper shot and killed in Los Angeles County in less than a month. Both were transported to Piedmont Medical Center, where they were pronounced dead. U will be missed like crazy man. Many young rappers have died in the past few years. Their artistic collaboration ultimately led to Ablohs own brand, Off-White. (Murder Is A Major Issue)" rapper was just 28 when he was gunned down while driving a Toyota Camry near Zoo Miami. But Biz was never fully able to recover, and his friends, family and fans were forced to say goodbyeat a New York City funeral service in August. The rapper passed away at the age of 50 on April 9, 2021, in White Plains, New York, following a cocaine-induced heart attack. Newly engaged and recently signed to a . Celebrity deaths 2021: Actors, musicians, more we lost this year - Page Six Chicago rapper FBG Cash, whose real name was Tristan Hamilton, was shot and killed on the citys South Side on June 10, 2022. 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. Prayers up for his loved ones ?? From rappers like Trouble to Wavy Navy Pooh, many talented rappers left the world too soon. A family statement released to California news outlet KQED said Steve "Zumbi" Gaines died Friday (Aug. 13) in a . Keith Grayson, known by the stage name DJ Kay Slay, died on April 17, 2022, at the age of 55. 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. Instead of settling disagreements with a good old fashioned fist-fight or simply accepting the fact some people are inevitably going to be more successful in life, people callously pull out a weapon and squeeze the trigger like its a game of Grand Theft Auto. 18-year-old UK MC Dimzordimma was stabbed on the seventh floor of an Enfield apartment building on February 7. Dec. 9, 2021 Updated 1:45 PM PT. Bad Boy Records artists Robert Ross, who famously went by the stage name Black Rob, passed away on April 17, 2021 after suffering cardiac arrest. The rapper Wavy Navy Pooh was shot while driving a car with two children and an adult woman inside, as the Miami Herald reported, in January 2022. 18-year-old New York rapper C-Hii Wvttz was killed outside a Brooklyn studio on February 6. Chicago Hip Hop artistSqueak,who was a DJ and in-house producer for theSaba-fronted Pivot Gang, died on August 16. His family confirmed his death in a statement on Friday. Just weeks after Biz Markie's untimely death, Ronald Moore, who famously went by the stage name Gonzoe, passed away. On December 15, Young Dolph was immortalized with his own street on Dunn Avenue between Airways Boulevard and Hays Road near the Memphis Depot Industrial Park. Hurricane G, a well-respected, pioneering Boricua MC, passed away on November 6. Houston rapper Chucky Trill was shot to deathin Atlanta on March 5 as he drove down Interstate 85. 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! Missing Michigan rapper found dead in Detroit apartment complex Violence was here long before hip-hop. [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? 25+ Rappers Who Died Too Soon - Ranker When not at work, you can find me at the stable. He was 55 years old. Jayquan McKenley, an 18-year-old rapper from the Bronx known as CHII WVTTZ, was shot and killed on Feb. 6. Amid a vicious gang war in Lousiana Seven7Hardaway, an affiliate of Fredo Bang, was targeted and murdered by armed assailants in a Baton Rouge apartment complex on September 20; paramedics arrived but were too late, and he was pronounced dead on the scene. Beaubien was said to be connected to multiple North Miami-Dade shootings in the past year. Rapper Pop Smoke was killed by 15-year-old who admitted shooting to Devin was just 24. This article was written in the memory of those talented souls, whose music legacy shall live on. She was pronounced dead just a few moments later. Young Slo-Be, whose real name was Disean Victor, was a budding rapper who gained fame from the song, I Love You. Captain Rock was a regular at Harlem World, a club owned by Jack Taylor AKA Fat Jack. Taylor also owned Tayster and Rojac Records, which he ran out of Harlem World from 1979 until 1984. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the home around 4 p.m. for a death investigation, the department said. The West Coast legend and one-time reality TV star, who released eight solo albums throughout his career, left behind four children. Rappers Who Died In 2022 - ranker.com List of East Coast hip-hop artists (rappers and rap group) The Notorious B.I.G. The whole program should have been orchestrated a lot better than what it was. A lot was going on with asthma, real bad asthma,his son explained. Famously known as the Hip Hops One-Man Ministry of Insults, the 55-year-old music promoter died on April 17 after contracting Covid-19. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Rapper and mentor Lil Uzi Vert attended the young star's funeral and . Memphis-based rapper Young Dolph was fatally shot while buying cookies November 17, 2021. Morgue worker allegedly stole from deceased's home Dana Nessel It was later confirmed by record producer J Maine in a statement toPeople. YG affiliateSlim 400was shot and killed in Los Angeles on December 8. Rappers who died due to drug overdose: Lil Peep to Juice Wrld - MEAWW 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. The M.I.A.M.I. Follow reporter Andrea Sahourion Twitter@andreamsahouri. 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. Bay Area rapper Mike Darole lost his life on May 15 during a botched robbery outside of his Sunnyvale home.

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