Chicago rapper Edai was reportedly shot and killed last night. Ladies and Gentlemen, the man, the myth, the legend, Mr. G.O.A.T. Sadly, a 29-year-old female accompanied him was also shot and died at the time. Sacrament rapper Hotboy Ju wasshot and killed in Sacramento in a car-to-car shooting on March 21. This article was written in the memory of those talented souls, whose music legacy shall live on. Fox 12reported theshooting took place in Northeast Portland around 5:19 a.m. local time. At least 20 rappers were fatally shot this year; some hometown heroes, others nationally celebrated artists like Young Dolph. Meanwhile, there were many other rappers and Hip Hop figures who died of drug overdoses, poor health and cancer. 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. His cause of death has not been released; he was 52 years old. Hed also just spent time at the West Cancer Center & Research Institute in Germantown, talking to cancer patients and discussing his history with the clinic. YOUNG MAN KILLED: James McGill, 27, was shot to death in the overnight hours at a hotel party, in the 200 block of West Schick, Bloomingdale, IL on February 6, 2021. The Michigan State Police says it continues to investigate the deaths of three Michigan rappers after confirming Tuesday each died of multiple gunshot wounds. Although Michael K. Williams wasnt a rapper, The Wire actor was fully embraced by the Hip Hop community. Now, they're all missing. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. His was discovered in a planter by the Los Angeles Police department. ", "The Current Status of Every Murdered Rapper's Case", "R.I.P. The whole program should have been orchestrated a lot better than what it was. Indian Red Boy 21-year-old Zerail Dijon Rivera was shot in the head three timesas he sat behind the wheel of his car, according to reports. Patrick Xavier Clark has since been charged with the murder and is currently being held on a $1 million bond. They both tried running inside the home, but 2 additional gunmen came and attacked. Jay attempted to run inside the house but was struck at least eight times. The 32-year-old rapper from St. Louis, Missouri was shot and killed on June 25, 2020, along with another 21-year-old male, as reported by various media outlets. So do the math. "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. The number of rappers who lost their lives to gun violence in 2021 is nothing short of deplorable. "This is sad news. Coolio, whose legal name was Artis Leon Ivey Jr., achieved mainstream . Rapper 12 O'Clock, real name Odion Turner, was affiliated with the hip hop group, The Wu-Tang Clan. The rapper was fatally stabbed after trying to stop a fight inside the downtown bar Yacht Club Social on September 4. However, despite positive progress, he struggled to get back to 100%, eventually succumbing to complications from the virus. 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. The up-and-coming L.A. rapper was attacked at the Once Upon a Time in LA concert on Dec. 18. ? pic.twitter.com/gYlYYahVZB, The Chosen One : I ? Bubbling Maryland artist Goonew was fatally shot in a car park in Prince Georges County, Maryland on March 18, dying hours later in a local hospital. His father was shot twice in the arm and was in stable condition. Al Sharpton were a few who took the podium, while Fat Joe, Ice-T, Erick Sermon, Parish Smith, Redman, Big Daddy Kane, Kid Capri and De La Souls Maseo were among the attendees. He was killed in an ambush shooting while driving with his family in Miami. "A member of our family is gone. Her son left for a show in Detroit. Pat Stay died on September 4, 2022, at the age of 36. CNN . She famously began her career appearing on classic West Coast albums. Prayers up for his loved ones ?? ATL rapper Trouble was fatally shot on the morning of June 7, in the East Atlanta suburb of Conyers. The duo was comprised of Alonzo Brown andthe late Andre Harrell,who went on to establish Uptown Records and later spearhead Motown Records. 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. 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. 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 was not released; he was 55 years old. The Los Angeles Medical Examiners Office will officially release the identity, officials said. Zion I MC Stephen Zumbi Gaines was in the middle of a tour when he tested positive for COVID-19. From rappers like Trouble to Wavy Navy Pooh, many talented rappers left the world too soon. ? If we think closely, overdose or violent crime have claimed the lives of many rappers. ", 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. And you allowed them to jump my son. The street in his neighborhood of Castalia Heights is now called Adolph Young Dolph Thornton, Jr. Avenue. Rising Atlanta rapper Lil Keed, who was known for songs like "Nameless" and "Fox 5" has died, according to reports from The New York Times, Complex and XXL . 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. Was it COVID-19? 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 . A suspect has yet to be held responsible for his murder. Memphis up-and-comer Lotta Cash Desto, born Destinee Govan, was shot and killed in Houston on Sept. 24. Rest In Peace Squeak. 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. His death was . U.T.F.O. Graphic video of the scene showed police officers attempting to deliver CPR as he laid still next to his white Dodge Charger. 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. Beaubien was arguably best known for his song M.I.A.M.I. Kee and the other man were pronounced dead at the scene, though the woman survived after being taken to a nearby hospital. He underwent two rounds of chemotherapy and even managed to do an album with Jill Scott over the years. Chicago rapper FBG Cash, whose real name was Tristan Hamilton, was shot and killed on the citys South Side on June 10, 2022. Hub was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2007, a type of blood cancer. He began his rapping career at the age of 18 and dropped out of high school to pursue his career. Police responded to a home in the 400 block of Byars Street and discovered two teens, ages 17 and 18, suffering from gunshot wounds. The rappers -- 38-year-old Armani Kelly, 31-year-old Dante Wicker and 31-year-old Montoya Givens -- were last seen on Jan. 21. Pioneering Hip Hop artist Captain Rock died on May 16, according to Van Silk. Salute Kangol rest in power.. List of East Coast hip-hop artists (rappers and rap group) The Notorious B.I.G. Horse riding is another passion that keeps me going. Devin was just 24. His two (sadly prophetically titled) studio albums, 1994's "Ready to Die" and 1997's "Life After Death ," sold many millions of copies and rank among the most acclaimed hip-hop albums of all time. I think a lot of the people who grew up with us, they still want us to rap about partying, road trips and buying records, and were just like, Man, how many times can I say it? Double K said at the time. The "Party Up (Up in Here)'" hitmaker, whose real name was Earl Simmons, died one . Rip Lil Loaded pic.twitter.com/mV7WBboHqd. However, his father started shooting back in self-defense. Texas rapper B.F.G. She was pronounced dead just a few moments later. 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. Hurricane G, a well-respected, pioneering Boricua MC, passed away on November 6. In 2009, the entertainer wrote Cookin with Coolio, which was also the title of a cooking show he starred in. A lot was going on with asthma, real bad asthma,his son explained. To illustrate just how dire the situation is, HipHopDX has compiled a list of not just all of the legends weve lost this year but also the aspiring local rappers and slightly more established artists who died a violent death and its an unnecessarily long list. The shooting happened at around 5:30am on Tuesday in northeast Portland. Kangol Kid kept a smile on his face until the bitter end. The campaign raised over $166,000, a testament to the lasting impact Zumbis positivity and love had on the world. Keith Grayson, known by the stage name DJ Kay Slay, died on April 17, 2022, at the age of 55. This shit is hard. This is a list of rappers and hip hop musicians murdered since 1987. Dec 28, 1995 at 12:00 am. Chynna. Thankfully for Gabs fans, he left behind a treasure trove of solo material as well as multiple Blackalicious projects. In the interim, his friends The Grouch, J. (Murder Is A Major Issue) rapper was just 28 when he was gunned down while driving a Toyota Camry near Zoo Miami. From former Bad Boy rapper Black Rob and Kangol Kid of U.T.F.O. Tahjay Dobson, who is known as rapper Tdott Woo, was shot and killed on Feb. 1. Shit is crazy. The beatboxing Brooklyn trio released seven albums throughout the course of their career, including their Blow-produced self-titled debut (1984) andThe Fat Boys Are Back(1985). The Atlanta-based rapper, Trouble, whose real name was Mariel Semonte Orr, started rapping at the tender age of 14. But when Buff Love died of a heart attack in 1995, any hopes for a reunion were squashed. Almost. 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. Ohio rapper Boog The Bandit wasshot and killed in Columbuson May 20. 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. On a somber note, here are the rappers who died in 2022. He was 24. Only a few weeks later, Black Rob was gone. However, he was just 24 when he died on May 13, 2022. A few weeks later, three people, including a father and son, were arrested and charged in connection to his death, CNN reported. The 36-year-old rapper was at Makeda's Homemade Butter Cookies in Memphis when someone drove up and. Sadly, a 29-year-old female who accompanied him was also shot and was in critical condition at the time. He was an artist who loved his fans more than anything else. 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. WordDouble Kof the Los Angeles Hip Hop duo People Under The Stairs had died started to travel on January 30. His family confirmed his death in a statement on Friday. pic.twitter.com/ZgI1AVPmz4, Otto Von Biz Markie (@Passionweiss) December 9, 2021. The rapper suffered as many as 64 bullet wounds to his head and other parts of his body. On July 22, 2022, he was pronounced dead after taking to Instagram with a defiant message for his detractor. Shock G was just 57 at the time of his death. Fellow Bad Boy alum Mark Curry confirmed hed passed away at an Atlanta hospital on April 17 at the age of 52. Hubhad been battling cancer for over a decade at which time he was forced to stop touring with the band. His father was hit twice in the arm. Two studies in the mid-2010s concluded that murder was the cause of 51.5% of hip hop musician deaths. "He was excited about making music," Woods said. The gunman reportedly fired multiple rounds and struck the 29-year-old father six times, killing him. Reports say that the police were offering a $25,000 reward for information that led to the killer being caught. LD The Manager, B.F.G. Rapper Slim 400 was shot and killed Wednesday night in Inglewood, the Los Angeles Times confirmed. 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. DMX and I, we just some nappy-headed boys from these gritty streets of New York City, he said at the time. With so many young lives lost, some as young as 15, Hip Hop continued to feel like, in the words of GZA, a deadly video game with just one man. Jermaine Dupri,Big Daddy Kane, MC Sha-Rock of the Funky 4 + 1, DJ Premier and many, many more mourned his death on social media. Straaps manager, confirmed the rappers death on social media. 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. Kangol Kid, real name Shaun Fequiere, passed away on Saturday, December 18 of 2021 at the age of 55. Fellow Juice Crew member Roxanne Shant, his DJ Cutmaster Cool V, Montell Jordan and Rev. 18-year-old UK MC Dimzordimma was stabbed on the seventh floor of an Enfield apartment building on February 7. 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 55 years old. Baby Ceo, whose real name was Jonathan Brown, tragically lost his life on January 20, 2021 following a shooting. He was just 14 when he died. Minutes after taunting his critics on social media, bubbling Florida rapper Rollie Bands was killed outside his Tampa home. Writing gives me a sense of freedom and independence. He was scheduled to release a new song and video called Crazy Lane on the same day he was killed. I dont know what the people want to do, what the people going to say. Rapper J $tash died in January in a murder-suicide, People reports. While initially thought to have been a case of the rapper catching stray shots, The Harris County medical examiner ruled the shooting a homicide days later. 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. Finally, the Bay Area Hip Hop staple learned hed be getting a double kidney transplant and would be able to move forward with his life. My heart goes out to PIVOT and anyone grieving right now. Cousin of his states most acclaimed Hip Hop export, Redman, Tames career had seen many chambers. American rapper Huey, whose real name was Lawrence Franks Jr., is one of the other hip-hop artistes we lost in 2020. Mac Miller died in 2018 aged 26 after consuming cocaine and counterfeit oxycodone containing the synthetic opioid fentanyl. Tragically, the world has had to say goodbye to even more since the start of the new year. He was 28. Hip hop artists have a higher rate of homicide than artists of any other genre of music, ranging from five to 32 times higher. Cadet. ArchieEversolewas an American rapper best known for his 2002 single We Ready. Tahjay Dobson, known by the stage name Tdott Woo, died on February 1, 2022, at the age of 22. He is among the rappers that died recently after contracting the coronavirus. is remembered for his hits Something New and Sugar Free, Big Scarr was signed to Gucci Mane's record label imprint 1017, Teen Mom Cheyenne Floyd shows off huge living room in her new $2million LA home as star begins renovations, Teen Mom fans thirst over Chelsea Houska's husband Cole DeBoer as they spot NSFW detail in her new photo, Kardashian fans fear for Khloe as they catch star's 'nervous tic' in alarming new photos at fashion event, The View host Sara Haines disrupts segment with awkward phone alert as she reads it aloud on live TV, Little People fans disgusted as Audrey Roloff posts graphic birth photos with Radley, 1, & brags about her placenta, Teen Mom Amber Portwood's daughter Leah, 13, looks like she grew up overnight in rare new video with dad Gary Shirley, sustaining a self-inflicted gunshot wound, arrested and charged in connection to his death. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 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. Chicago rapper KTS Dre was shot approximately 64 times on July 10 as he was leaving Cook County Jail. Overall, he has sold more than 17 million records, according to his website. He was really on the come up out of South Carolina. He was rushed to Burbank Hospital in Los Angeles when he was allegedly complaining of serious stomach pain, leading to his death. Just found out that Los Angeles lost another hero. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner, however, did confirm his body was found at his home. ", 2020 THE SUN, US, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | TERMS OF USE | PRIVACY | YOUR AD CHOICES | SITEMAP, PnB Rock is among the rappers who died in 2022, Grand Daddy I.U. 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. 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. 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.. The YSL Records rapper died shortly after his organs started failing. She was 53 years of age. Over those three or four years that he was around us, we did a lot of touring and a lot of living together on the tour bus and thats how we know the man.. 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. 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. Former Bad Boy Records rapper Black Rob had a monster hit in 2000 with Whoa! but eventually faded into obscurity. Shortly after Zumbis death, a GoFundMe was launched in his name to help his children. Legendary rapper DMX has died. 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. Keith Grayson,professionally known asDJ Kay Slay, was an Americandisc jockey (DJ) from New York City. In a 2017 interview with Rolling Stone, he talked about their time together, saying, He was on TNT Records [with us] for four years. The "M.I.A.M.I. The two, along with Trones wife, have all been given numerous charges related to the killing. [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. 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. At least 20 rappers were fatally shot this year; some hometown heroes, others nationally celebrated artists like Young Dolph. He was best known for his hits, Something New and Sugar Free. The rapper was subsequently shot in the chest; despite being rushed to a nearby hospital, he died from the wounds. Considering just how much Biggie would ultimately mean to the culture of Hip Hop, widely regarded as one of the greatest rappers of all time, 50 Grands contribution deserves as many flowers as possible. to Blackalicious MC Gift of Gab and the lovable Biz Markie, the devastating losses just kept coming. Security guards who were in the area heard the shooting but . On August 12, 2021, his death was confirmed by 12 OClocks son Divine on social media. A post shared by QuavoHuncho (@quavohuncho). Beaubien was said to be connected to multiple North Miami-Dade shootings in the past year. Two studies in the mid-2010s concluded that murder was the cause of 51.5% of hip hop musician deaths. Hed say, I cant wait till we get to heaven and see all the tapes of all the funny times, of all the things we did. Thats how his mind works. Rakim Hasheem Allen, known by the stage name PnB Rock, died on September 12, 2022, at the age of 30. Allegedly, according to one report, the shooting was considered by authorities to be deliberate, involving a rival group. He was 24. Authorities have yet to make in an arrest,and the feds are relying on informants to come through with pertinent information on the shooting. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We're a Digital Platform offering the Latest Updates and News from Entertainment, Technology, Lifestyle and Food Industry. The ILIAD (Rapper) Wizzy781; List of Deceased Rappers; Mystic101; DJ ROSSKIE; Phiiatonn; . He was transported to a hospital, where he died. But as ARoy was walking away, the man pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots, killing him. 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. He was taking care of those things. Tragically, the world has had to say goodbye to even more since the start of the new year. 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 M.I.A.M.I. Here are 10 of the most well-known rappers who died that year. He was just 26 years old. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the home around 4 p.m. for a death investigation, the department said. 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. Devin was just 24. Death Row Records first lady, Jewell, passed away on May 8, just months after she revealed on her Instagram that doctors found had discovered 8 pounds of fluid on her heart, lungs and legs. He was 28. Outlawzaffiliate Gonzoe, who worked with both Tupac Shakur and Ice Cube, was shot three times in Seattle, Washington on July 30. Orr was known for the songs Bring It Back, Ain't My Fault, and Come Thru. Virgil Abloh was 41 and leaves behind a wife and two children. We went after our dream and we accomplished it. 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. These rappers include: January J $tash 16 J $tash died at the age of 28 Credit: Getty Justin Joseph, known by the stage name J $tash, died on January 1, 2022, at the age of 28. Blackalicious MC Gift of Gab had been on dialysis for an unbelievable seven years when hegot the call hed been waiting for inJanuary 2020. Digital Underground MC Shock G was always enigmatic and had the disguises to prove it. Another shooter is still on the loose. Thes added, There is no blueprint for Hip Hop musicians to get older gracefully.. His cause of death recently became known recently via his final autopsy report, which was obtained recently. Coolio rose to fame in the late 1990s and was known for the albums It Takes a Thief, Gangsta's Paradise, and My Soul. She was shot multiple times and robbed in Houston shortly after posting pictures with a large amount of money on social media. Abloh, a trained architect, made his foray into international fashion in 2009 with an internship at Fendi alongsideKanye West. Cops said the rapper and his cousin died of gunshot wounds and have been ruled as homicides by coroners. They heard gunshots, then called 911.. 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. Woman accused of keeping 96-year-old mother's dead body in Chicago freezer for two years, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Mariel Semonte Orr, known by the stage name Trouble, died on June 5, 2022, at the age of 34. Four strokes I dont know what to tell you man. ABC News reports that the rapper (real name Tahjay Dobson) was outside when a bullet struck him. 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. The suspect, Jamichael Jones, did not know Orr and was involved in a domestic dispute with the woman. Missing: Three rappers were scheduled to perform on Jan. 21 in Detroit. After stopping at Southwest 152nd Street and 127th Avenue, a gray four-door Lexus pulled up with someone inside who fired the fatal shots. An identified offender got out and opened fire before climbing back into the car and fleeing westbound.