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Whodini is an American hip hop group that was formed in 1982. [1] The Brooklyn, New York–based trio consisted of vocalist and main lyricist Jalil Hutchins; co-vocalist John Fletcher, a.k.a. Ecstasy (who wore a Zorro-style hat as his trademark; June 7, 1964 – December 23, 2020 [2]); and turntable artist DJ Drew Carter, a.k.a. Grandmaster Dee.
Two studies in the mid-2010s concluded that murder was the cause of half of hip hop musician deaths. The average age of death is between 25–30 years of age. Hip hop artists have a higher rate of homicide than artists of any other genre of music, ranging from five to 32 times higher. [1] [2]
The cause of death was not revealed. “One love to Ecstasy of the legendary #Whodini,” wrote Roots drummer Questlove on social media. “This man was legendary and a pivotal member of one of ...
Official cause of death was hypoxic ischemic brain injury caused by cocaine and ephedrine [240] [241] Gary Frisch: 1969 2007 38 Website founder Ketamine: Misadventure Frisch jumped from a balcony while intoxicated [242] Gangsta Boo: 1979 2023 43 Rapper Cocaine, alcohol and fentanyl Accidental [243] Danny Gans: 1956 2009 52 Impressionist ...
Rich Homie Quan’s cause of death has been revealed.. The hip-hop star, 34, died from an accidental drug overdose, according to a report by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office on ...
The 50-year-old rapper, also known for hits "Dilemma" and "Ride Wit Me," was arrested Aug. 7 in his home state at a St. Louis-area casino where he was allegedly carrying four ecstasy pills. He was ...
Many musicians have been murdered during their active career. Most of the musicians had been shot or stabbed to death. Some of them have received extensive media attention, including the murder of John Lennon in 1980, the killing of Marvin Gaye in 1984, the murder of Selena in 1995, the murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996, the murder of the Notorious B.I.G. in 1997, the murder of XXXTentacion in ...
Fatman Scoop, the rapper and hype man known for his 1999 hit “Be Faithful” and who worked with artists such as Missy Elliott and Mariah Carey, has died. He was 56. Fatman Scoop, real name ...