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As we shut out the 12 months, it’s commonplace to look again on the moments in music that continued to make Hip-Hop one of the vital standard genres throughout the globe. But it surely’s additionally vital that we by no means let the reminiscences of these we misplaced this 12 months slip away.
From producers, DJs, rappers and extra, we’ve seen a number of huge names in Hip-Hop transition in 2024. Whereas they could not be right here within the bodily type, their contributions to the tradition won’t solely final for many years to return however they may also be seen, felt and heard by the following wave of entertainers who draw inspiration from those that got here earlier than they did.
With that stated, let’s take a fast look again at these Hip-Hop lives that we misplaced this previous 12 months.
1. Wealthy Homie Quan
Wealthy Homie Quan has handed from an unintended overdose on the age of 34.
Based on sources, Wealthy Homie Quan ingested counterfeit percocets laced with Fentanyl. Wealthy Homie Quan’s official toxicology report has not but been launched.
Quan started his profession in 2011, Lamar first noticed mainstream success along with his 2013 single “Kind of Means”, which peaked at quantity 50 on the Billboard Scorching 100. His 2015 single, “Flex” noticed additional success at quantity 26 on the chart.
2. Hans ‘Prime’ Dobson
Hans ‘Prime’ Dobson was greatest identified for his time on the cultural staple ‘Rap Metropolis’—dubbed the longest-running cable music video present to characteristic rap music. Based on All Hip Hop, Dobson handed away from after affected by liver points.
3. Fatman Scoop
Fatman Scoop handed away after struggling a medical emergency at a present in Connecticut, based on sources near the hip hop legend.
Born Isaac Freeman III, Scoop was famend for his highly effective voice and dynamic presence as a hype man. He gained widespread recognition along with his 1999 hit single “Be Devoted,” that includes the Crooklyn Clan. He additionally featured on Missy Elliott‘s hit “Lose Management,” alongside Ciara, which gained a Grammy Award for Greatest Quick Type Music Video and was nominated for Greatest Rap Music. Scoop’s energetic ad-libs will also be heard on Mariah Carey‘s “It’s Like That.”
4. TJ Swan of The Juice Crew
Days earlier than Thanksgiving, the OG Hip-Hop world mourned collectively as phrase broke that legendary Hip-Hop artist TJ Swan handed away on the younger age of 57.
Identified for rocking shiny silk shirts and designer Bally sneakers, TJ Swan made a reputation for himself as a part of the legendary Juice Crew which gave us Hip-Hop icons corresponding to Roxanne Shanté, Biz Markie and Massive Daddy Kane amongst many others. Taking to his personal IG web page to pay homage to TJ Swan, Massive Daddy Kane paid respect to his Hip-Hop brother-in-arms with a video tribute of his personal writing, “Relaxation nicely my good Brother!!! Rocking at a celebration, Surprising all people!”
5. BeatKing
Houston rapper BeatKing identified for his hard-hitting data that always turned membership anthems, handed away at 39.
Tasha Felder, his supervisor, advised the Related Press that BeatKing taken to a hospital and that he had a pulmonary embolism.
“His daughters have been with him your entire time,” Felder stated. “It’s actually unhappy, we liked him a lot.”
Affectionately often called “Membership God” and the Uncle Luke of Texas, BeatKing served as a serious sound influencer on the membership and nightlife scene in Houston and past.
6. Foolio
Charles Andrew Jones II, greatest identified to rap followers as Foolio, died on June 23, 2024, within the late night time after his twenty sixth birthday. Jones was gunned down and three different males have been wounded after three folks armed with a pistol and two rifles opened fireplace on them within the parking zone of a Vacation Inn in Tampa, Florida.
7. DJ Mister Cee
Born in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, within the late 80’s Mister Cee got here to fame as Massive Daddy Kane’s DJ, who he met whereas in highschool. As a part of the Juice Crew, Cee was there on Kane’s seminal debut album Lengthy Stay The Kane, that includes on a tune known as “Mister Cee’s Grasp Plan” along with his professional reducing and scratching all through the album.
However maybe much more notable is that Cee is credited with discovering late, nice rapper the Infamous B.I.G. Cee was among the many first to co-sign the then native rap phenom earlier than showing in The Supply journal’s Unsigned Hype part.
8. Chino XL
Derek Emmanuel Barbosa, greatest identified to Hip Hop followers as lyrical rapper Chino XL, died at his house by suicide by ligature hanging on July 28, 2024. He was 50 years previous.
Revered for his lyrical skill, Chino dropped a collection of albums and in addition discovered work as an actor. A fast IMDB search lists 2002’s Barrio Wars, Gang Wars and the 2003 movie Alex & Emma amongst his movie credit.
On tv, XL appeared on the Comedy Central collection Reno 911!, Zane’s Intercourse Chronicles and the long-running day time cleaning soap opera, The Younger & The Stressed.
Extra lately he collaborated with iconic rapper Rakim on new music.
9. Saafir The Saucee Nomad
Saafir, whose actual title was Reggie Gibson, had a notable music profession as a rapper, producer, and actor. He first gained consideration as a member of the Hobo Junction collective, identified for its sharp lyricism and battle rap expertise. His discography contains a number of albums corresponding to “Boxcar Classes” (1994), “The Hit Listing” (1999), and “Good Sport: The Transition” (2006). Saafir appeared within the cult-classic movie “Menace II Society” (1993), the place he performed the function of Harold Lawson. He was additionally featured on the movie’s soundtrack.
No reason for dying was launched, although Saafir had been combating numerous well being points for fairly some time main as much as his dying.
10. Chubbie Child
Artist, producer, government and all-around mover and shaker within the Hip-Hop world Chubbie Child handed away on November 10, 2024. Whereas the main points surrounding this passing haven’t been publicly revealed, a number of celebs together with Gunna, Keri Hilson, and others took to social media to precise sorrow over his passing.
Notable tracks from his time in music embody “Oh Yeah,” “Leanin’ Low,” “Hardtimes,” “Mannequin Thug,” “Hood Like a Zoo,” “Diplomat,” and “Transformer,” amongst others.
11. DJ Clark Kent
A real Hip Hop icon, DJ Clark Kent handed away on the age of 58 from colon most cancers, based on his spouse, Kesha Franklin.
A press release from the household learn ” It’s with deep unhappiness that we share the passing of the beloved Rodolfo A. Franklin, identified to the world as DJ Clark Kent. Clark handed away Thursday night surrounded by his devoted spouse Kesha, daughter Kabriah and son Antonio. Clark quietly and valiantly fought a 3 12 months battle with Colon Most cancers, whereas persevering with to share his items with the world. The household is grateful for everybody’s love, help and prayers throughout this time and ask for privateness as they course of this immense loss.”
12. Rico Wade
Rapper Killer Mike spoke on the passing of Wade on social media, saying “I don’t have the phrases to precise my deep and profound sense of loss. I’m Praying on your spouse and Kids. I’m praying for the Wade household. I’m praying for us all.
I deeply recognize your acceptance into The Dungeon Household, mentorship, Friendship and Brotherhood. Idk the place I’d be with out ya’ll.
This is part of the journey. You advised me “It ain’t been laborious all through the journey, it’s been a Journey.” The journey ain’t gonna be the Identical Journey with U. Like U say tho Umma “Keep Down on it”……all of us are.”
13. Boss
Boss, stylized Bo$$, was the very first feminine rap act signed to Def Jam, along with her debut album, Born Gangstaz, launched in 1993. The lead single—the Def Jef produced “Deeper”—was a no. 1 hit on the rap charts. Her gruff model and hardcore supply, together with beats supplied by Erick Sermon, T-Ray, MC Serch, and the late Jam Grasp Jay, amongst others, rapidly made her a fan favourite, however a correct follow-up album by no means materialized.
Though tabbed as a West Coast rapper, she was born in Detroit. Transferring to Los Angeles after highschool, she was found by DJ Quik, who put her on a monitor with AMG. Phrase is it acquired the eye of Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons, who inked her to the label’s fledgling Def Jam West imprint—however these within the know say Tracy Waples (an government producer on the album) is who pushed for her signing.
14. DJ Casper
Music followers acquired some unhappy information in early August 7 as phrase broke that DJ Casper, the Chicago native who birthed a world dance craze with the “Cha Cha Slide,” has handed away. He was 58 years previous.
Born Willie Perry Jr, Casper had been recognized with kidney and liver most cancers in 2016. His time within the limelight started with the “Cha Cha Slides” launched in 2000. The report, which was accompanied by a dance, topped music charts in america and overseas. Even twenty years later, the monitor stays a well-liked tune of alternative at events, celebrations, and sporting occasions.
15. OG Maco
Two weeks after being criticallyinjured by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Rapper O.G. Maco died on the age of 32.
Maco, born Benedict Chiajulam Ihesiba Jr. Was one of many breakout stars of High quality Management Data along with his hit “U Guessed It” which featured a remix with 2 Chainz and entered the Billboard Scorching 100. Maco ultimately signed to High quality Management Music and was chosen as a part of XXL journal’s 2015 Freshman Class alongside artists DeJ Loaf, Fetty Wap, GoldLink, and Vince Staples.
16. Brother Marquis of two Stay Crew
Hip-Hop is mourning the lack of one other OG within the sport, as iconic rap group 2 Stay Crew confirmed the passing of member Mark Ross a.okay.a. Brother Marquis.
The rapper handed away on Monday, June 3, based on a submit on the group’s official social media account. The caption merely states that Ross “has went to the higher room.”
Though not an unique member of the crew, Brother Marquis helped cement the group’s place in hip-hop infamy, together with DJ Mr. Mixx, the late Contemporary Child Ice, and Luke “Skyywalker” Campbell.
17. Enchanting
As soon as signed to Gucci Mane’s label, is was reported that Enchanting was in important situation from a suspected overdose that led to her premature passing.
18. DJ Polo
Born Shawn Brown, DJ Polo (Proper) turned a distinguished determine within the legendary Juice Crew, a hip-hop collective assembled by Marley Marl and the famend radio persona Mr. Magic. This supergroup included celebrated artists like Massive Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, MC Shan, and Roxanne Shanté, amongst others. Polo, alongside rapper Kool G Rap, shaped a duo and unveiled the seminal album “Highway to the Riches” in 1989. Additionally they produced the albums “Wished: Lifeless or Alive” in 1990 and “Stay and Let Die” in 1992.