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|[[Nate Dogg]] |
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|March 15, 2011 |
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|41 |
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|Complications from multiple [[cerebrovascular accident|strokes]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/nate-dogg-s-cause-death-168475 Nate Dogg’s Cause of Death Revealed] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Cougnut]] |
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|September 4, 2001 |
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|33 |
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|Car accident |
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|[[Magic (rapper)|Magic]] |
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|March 1, 2013 |
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|37 |
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|Car accident |
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|<ref>http://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2013/03/new_orleans_rapper_awood_mr_ma.html</ref> |
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|[[Rammellzee]] |
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|June 27, 2010 |
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|49 |
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|Undisclosed illness |
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|<ref>[http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/07/rip-rammellzee-19602010.html R.I.P. Rammellzee: The original abstract-rapping outlaw - See more at: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/music_blog/2010/07/rip-rammellzee-19602010.html#sthash.Xe20wIBr.dpuf] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Proof (rapper)|Proof]] |
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|April 11, 2006 |
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|32 |
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|Shot 4 times and killed |
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|<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/58792/d12-rapper-proof-shot-and-killed-in-detroit D12 Rapper Proof Shot And Killed In Detroit] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/10/proof-40-years-old-today/ Proof Would Have Been 40 Years Old Today] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.ugo.com/music/25-rappers-who-died-too-young 25 Rappers Who Died Too Young] Retrieved April 16, 2014</ref> |
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|[[2Pac]] |
|[[2Pac]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.biography.com/people/tupac-shakur-206528?page=2 Tupac Shakur biography] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref> |
|<ref>[http://www.biography.com/people/tupac-shakur-206528?page=2 Tupac Shakur biography] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Big Ed]] |
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|2001 |
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|29–30 |
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|Throat [[cancer]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.complexmag.ca/music/2013/04/the-25-best-no-limit-albums/big-ed-the-assassin The 25 Best No Limit Albums] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Ol' Dirty Bastard]] |
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|November 13, 2004 |
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|35 |
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|[[Drug overdose]] - mixture of [[cocaine]] and [[tramadol]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1494879/ol-dirty-bastard-died-from-drug-overdose.jhtml Ol' Dirty Bastard Died From Drug Overdose, Medical Examiner's Office Says] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref> |
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|[[The Notorious B.I.G.]] |
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|March 9, 1997 |
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|24 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2244542/Notorious-B-I-G-autopsy-reveals-rapper-shot-chest-shoulder-leg-forearm-scrotum.html Revealed: The Notorious B.I.G. was shot in the 'chest, shoulder, leg, forearm and scrotum' on night of his murder] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Mac Dre]] |
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|November 1, 2004 |
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|34 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/65810/rapper-mac-dre-killed-in-kansas-city Rapper Mac Dre Killed In Kansas City] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Left Eye]] |
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|April 25, 2002 |
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|30 |
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|Car accident |
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|<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1453611/lisa-left-eye-lopes-killed-car-accident.jhtml Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes Killed In Car Accident] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref> |
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|[[MC Breed]] |
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|November 22, 2008 |
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|36-37 |
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|Died in sleep due to illness - possibly due to kidney failure that happened a month earlier and being on life support for 2 days |
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|<ref>[http://www.ballerstatus.com/2008/11/23/mc-breed-found-dead-at-36/ MC Breed Found Dead At 36] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref><ref>[http://ca.eonline.com/news/70336/mc-breed-dead-at-37 MC Breed Dead at 37] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Party Arty]] |
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|December 4, 2008 |
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|31 |
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|Undisclosed health complications |
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|[[Pimp C]] |
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|December 4, 2007 |
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|33 |
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|Combination of [[sleep apnea]] and an overdose on [[cough syrup]]. |
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|<ref>[http://cdn.mediatakeout.com/21462/autopsy-pimp-c-died-of-an-overdose-of-cough-syrup.html Autopsy: Pimp C Died Of An Overdose Of Cough Syrup] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Eazy-E]] |
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|March 26, 1995 |
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|31 |
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|Complications from [[AIDS]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/1995/03/28/obituaries/eazy-e-31-performer-who-put-gangster-rap-on-the-charts.html Eazy-E, 31, Performer Who Put Gangster Rap on the Charts] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Scatman John]] |
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|December 3, 1999 |
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|57 |
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|[[Lung cancer]] |
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|[[2014 in hip hop#May|OTF NuNu]] |
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|May 31, 2014 |
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|21 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|<ref>[http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.29031/title.lil-durk-s-cousin-rapper-otf-nunu-shot-killed-in-chicago Lil Durk's Cousin, Rapper OTF Nunu, Shot & Killed In Chicago] Retrieved June 13, 2014</ref> |
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|Eclipse |
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|November 14, 2000 |
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|23 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|Billboard aka 4Bent |
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|June 2, 2004 |
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|25 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|Creepyface |
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|September 2012 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|<ref>[http://www.kansascity.com/2014/02/03/4795715/guilty-plea-in-killing-of-kck.html Guilty plea in killing of KCK rapper Creepyface]</ref> |
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|D-Drew |
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|October 29, 2008 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|D-Mac |
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|September 4, 2001 |
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|Car accident |
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|[[Soul Intent (group)|Chaos Kid]] |
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|October 5, 2011 |
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|Suicide |
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|<ref>[http://allhiphop.com/2011/10/05/breaking-news-chaos-commits-suicide/ Breaking News: Eminem Associate Chaos Kid Commits Suicide]</ref> |
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|Derek B |
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|November 16, 2009 |
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|Heart attack |
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|Money Clip D |
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|November 27, 2011 |
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|34 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|<ref>[http://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/Hip-hop-world-mourns-death-of-Money-Clip-D-2295964.php Hip-hop world mourns death of Money Clip D]</ref> |
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|[[DJ Scott La Rock]] |
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|August 27, 1987 |
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|25 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|<ref>[http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2010/08/rip-scott-la-rock-remembering-the-bdp-legend-23-years-later/ R.I.P. Scott La Rock – Remembering the BDP Legend 23 Years Later] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref> |
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|Q-Don |
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|May 4, 2000 |
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|22 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|Plane crash |
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|Quiet Loc |
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|[[Apache (rapper)|Apache]] |
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|May 16, 2008 |
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|Suicide |
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|<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1630352/rapper-apache-dies.jhtml Rapper Apache Dies] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Magik (rapper)|Magik]] |
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|December 26, 2000 |
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|22 |
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|Suicide |
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|G-Train (LMG Mafia) |
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|1999 |
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|Unknown |
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|Shot and killed by police |
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|<ref>[http://unitedgangs.com/2010/04/12/awol/ United Gangs: Awol] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|K-Ruger |
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|[[Damu Ridas|B-Brazy]] |
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|September 19, 2005 |
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|Unknown |
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|Anthony Wilson |
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|March 5, 2007 |
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|Heart failure |
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|Pretty Russ |
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|Heart failure |
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|Big Boss |
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|Late 2006 |
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|Kidney failure |
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|Big Juice |
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|Killa Sha |
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|[[Diabetes]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.10460/title.queens-veteran-rapper-killa-sha-dies Queens Veteran Rapper Killa Sha Dies] Retrieved May 16, 2014</ref> |
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|Cash |
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|24 |
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|Leukemia |
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|Growl Nitti |
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|Shot and killed |
|Shot and killed |
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|<ref>[http://unitedgangs.com/2010/04/08/b-brazy-damu-ridas/ B-Brazy (rapper)] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.cityofinglewood.org/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=566 Bruce Parrish unsolved murder] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|Boss Player |
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|[[Slum Village|Baatin]] |
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|August 1, 2009 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|<ref>[http://pitchfork.com/news/36092-rip-baatin-of-slum-village/ R.I.P. Baatin of Slum Village] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|Nussie |
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|[[Bad News Brown (musician)|Bad News Brown]] |
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|February 19, 2009 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|Murdered |
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|<ref>[http://www.torontosun.com/news/canada/2011/02/12/17254096.html Montreal rapper Bad News Brown murdered: Police] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|Big Steve |
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|[[Nationwide Rip Ridaz|B.G. Scarface]] |
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|January 11, 1999 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|Top Cat |
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|[[Botany Boyz|B.G. Gator]] (Botany Boyz) |
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|[[Onyx (group)|Big DS]] |
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|May 9, 1999 |
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|Suicide |
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|Cancer |
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|Pac Da Great |
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|[[Big Ed]] |
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|29–30 |
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|Car accident |
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|Throat [[cancer]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.complexmag.ca/music/2013/04/the-25-best-no-limit-albums/big-ed-the-assassin The 25 Best No Limit Albums] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref> |
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|Lil Skandalaz |
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|[[Children of the Corn (group)|Big Gee]] |
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|1997 |
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|Car accident |
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|Johnny Boy Da Prince |
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|[[Nationwide Rip Ridaz|Big Freeze]] |
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|January 9, 2013 |
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|23 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|Lil Jeff |
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|May 12, 2013 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|Lil Marc |
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|March 28, 2014 |
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|20 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/1725143/chicago-rapper-lil-marc-dead-after-shooting/ Chicago Rapper Lil Marc Dead After Shooting] Retrieved May 21, 2014</ref> |
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|[[Lil Durk|L'A Capone]] |
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|September 26, 2013 |
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|17 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|<ref>http://www.dnainfo.com/chicago/20130927/south-shore-below-79th/la-capone-rapper-friend-of-lil-durk-shot-killed-outside-studio</ref> |
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|Trife |
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|October 7, 2013 |
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|38 |
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|[[Adam Goldstein|DJ AM]] |
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|August 28, 2009 |
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|36 |
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|Drug Overdose |
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|[[Blaggers ITA|Matthew Roberts]] |
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|February 2000 |
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|36 |
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|DJ Caravan |
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|DJ Crazy Rak (Rondo & Crazy Rak) |
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|1998 |
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|Dion Stewart aka The True Lesson Giver (Black Dynasty) |
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|March 24, 1996 |
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|<ref>[http://rateyourmusic.com/artist/black_dynasty Black Dynasty] Retrieved May 21, 2014</ref> |
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|[[Sandy & Papo|Papo]] |
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|July 11, 1999 |
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|26 |
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|Blood Money aka Big Glo |
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|April 9, 2014 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|<ref>http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-blood-money-big-glo-chief-keef-englewood-chicago-20140410,0,2114739.story</ref> |
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|[[Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock|DJ E-Z Rock]] |
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|April 27, 2014 |
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|<ref>[http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/dj-e-z-rock-of-it-takes-two-fame-dead-at-46-20140427 DJ E-Z Rock of 'It Takes Two' Fame Dead at 46] Retrieved April 30, 2014</ref> |
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|[[DJ Rashad]] |
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|April 26, 2014 |
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|34 |
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|Drug overdose |
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|<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2614539/Hip-hop-house-community-mourns-footwork-pioneer-DJ-Rashad-died-apparent-drug-overdose-Chicago.html DJ Rashad dies of apparent drug overdose at 34 in Chicago] Retrieved April 30, 2014</ref> |
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|Sinister |
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|2007 |
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|[[Seagram (rapper)|Seagram]] |
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|July 31, 1996 |
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|26 |
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|<ref>[http://www.daveyd.com/seagdies.html Oakland Rapper Seagram Killed] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref> |
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|Gangsta P |
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|May 2012 |
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|Shot and killed by [[Vallejo, California|Vallejo]] police department |
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|<ref name="The Hip Hop Obituary">[http://rateyourmusic.com/list/Hiighwire/____the_hip_hop_obituary____/ The Hip Hop Obituary] Retrieved May 21, 2014</ref> |
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|1000 (Mad Poets) |
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|[[Dream Chasers Records|Lil Snupe]] |
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|June 20, 2013 |
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|<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1709386/lil-snupe-dead-shooting-details.jhtml Lil Snupe Dead At 18: New Shooting Details Emerge] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|Lil Bout It |
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|September 28, 2002 |
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|20 |
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|Rabies |
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|Freddy E |
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|January 5, 2013 |
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|22 |
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|Suicide - shot himself in the head |
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|<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2258627/Freddy-E-suicide-Last-tweets-hip-hop-artist-shot-dead-failed-relationship.html 'It's cold & I'd rather die than live alone...*puts finger around trigger*': Last tweets of hip hop artist before 'he shot himself dead after failed relationship'] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Grand Hustle|Doe B]] |
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|December 28, 2013 |
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|22 |
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|<ref>[http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2013/12/doe-b-shot-and-killed-in-atlanta-rapper-was-22/ Doe B Shot and Killed in Alabama; Rapper Was 22] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[MC Trouble]] |
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|June 4, 1991 |
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|<ref>[http://www.kevinnottingham.com/2012/06/04/kn-remembers-mc-trouble-july-30-1970-june-4-1991/ KN Remembers: MC Trouble (July 30, 1970 – June 4, 1991)] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|Stack Bundles |
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|June 11, 2007 |
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|<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1562136/jim-jones-associate-stack-bundles-murdered.jhtml Jim Jones Associate Stack Bundles Killed] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Soulja Slim]] |
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|November 26, 2003 |
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|26 |
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|<ref>[http://www.rapnews.net/0-202-258060-00.html Soulja Slim's Future Cut Short By Jealousy] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.nola.com/speced/cycleofdeath/index.ssf?/speced/cycleofdeath/violence.html Violence Thrives on Lack of Jobs, Wealth of Drugs] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[G-Unit|Mazaradi Fox]] |
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|February 11, 2014 |
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|<ref>http://nypost.com/2014/02/11/arrest-in-murder-of-g-unit-associate-mazaradi-fox/</ref> |
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|Splashy Roc |
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|May 16, 2014 |
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|<ref>[http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode-island/2014/05/16/shooting-victim-was-providence-rapper-splashy-roc/V11Qs8agIrfz4bAdYr79bL/story.html?rss_id=Top+Stories Shooting Victim was Providence Rapper 'Splashy Roc'] Retrieved May 21, 2014</ref> |
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|Hollywood Will |
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|May 15, 2014 |
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|<ref>[http://www.dailynews.com/general-news/20140517/los-angeles-rapper-hollywood-will-shot-killed-at-las-vegas-casino-party Los Angeles rapper “Hollywood Will” shot, killed at Las Vegas party] Retrieved May 21, 2014</ref> |
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|Speaker Knockerz |
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|March 6, 2014 |
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|<ref>http://www.complex.com/music/2014/03/speaker-knockerz-erica-kane Speaker Knockerz "Erica Kane"] Retrieved June 21, 2014</ref> |
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|[[:es:Monkey Black|Monkey Black]] |
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|April 30, 2014 |
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|<ref>[http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/local/2014/5/3/51356/Spanish-police-probe-death-of-Dominican-rapper Spanish police probe death of Dominican rapper] Retrieved May 10, 2014</ref> |
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|[[Damu Ridas#Additional Members|Bloody Mary aka Nini X]] |
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|November 19–21, 2006 |
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|<ref>[http://www.thuglifearmy.com/news/1504-tragic-hip-hop-news-rap-artist-bloody-mary-dies.html Tragic Hip Hop News Rap Artist Bloody Mary Dies] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref><ref>[http://unitedgangs.com/2013/05/25/bloody-mary/ United Gangs: Bloody Mary] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Damu Ridas|B-Brazy]] |
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|May 9, 2003 |
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|<ref>[http://unitedgangs.com/2010/04/08/b-brazy-damu-ridas/ B-Brazy (rapper)] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.cityofinglewood.org/news/displaynews.asp?NewsID=566 Bruce Parrish unsolved murder] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Damu Ridas|Peanut 2 aka KP]] |
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|Shot and killed (gang related) |
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|<ref name="Damu Ridas">[http://unitedgangs.com/2013/10/24/damu-ridas/ United Gangs: Damu Ridas (Rap Group)] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Damu Ridas|Lil' Laniak 2]] |
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|[[Damu Ridas|Tip Toe]] |
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|Shot and killed (gang related) |
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|[[Damu Ridas|Pimp D]] |
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|[[Damu Ridas|O.G. Mad Eye]] |
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|Shot and killed (gang related) |
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|[[Damu Ridas|Spyder aka S.P]] |
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|Shot and killed (gang related) |
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|<ref name="Damu Ridas"/> |
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|[[Damu Ridas|G-Spider]] |
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|2003 |
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|Shot and killed (gang related) |
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|<ref name="Hip-Hop Graveyard"/> |
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|[[Big Hawk]] ([[Screwed Up Click]]) |
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|<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/58556/houston-rapper-big-hawk-shot-to-death Houston Rapper Big Hawk Shot To Death] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|Big Steve ([[Screwed Up Click]]) |
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|[[Big L]] |
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|February 15, 1999 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|<ref>[http://www.craveonline.com/music/interviews/131904-donald-phinazee-on-the-life-of-big-l Donald Phinazee on the life of Big L] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|January 1, 1997 |
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|February 7, 2000 |
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|28 |
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|<ref>[http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/rapper-big-pun-dies-of-apparent-heart-attack-20000208 Rapper Big Pun Dies of Apparent Heart Attack] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Big Mello]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.chron.com/entertainment/music/article/Houston-rapper-Big-Mello-killed-in-car-accident-2089312.php Houston rapper Big Mello killed in car accident] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
|<ref>[http://www.chron.com/entertainment/music/article/Houston-rapper-Big-Mello-killed-in-car-accident-2089312.php Houston rapper Big Mello killed in car accident] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Viro the Virus]] |
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|April 14, 2012 |
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|<ref>[http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/editorials/id.2098/title.death-is-silent-addressing-hip-hop-s-rash-of-suicides Death Is Silent: Addressing Hip Hop's Rash Of Suicides] Retrieved May 16, 2014</ref> |
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|[[Professor X the Overseer]] (X Clan) |
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|March 17, 2006 |
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|49 |
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|[[Spinal meningitis]] |
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|<ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/2006/mar/24/local/me-carson24 Lumumba Carson, 49; Hip-Hop Singer `Professor X' Urged Pride] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[X Clan|Sugar Shaft]] (X Clan) |
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|September 1, 1995 |
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|Complications from [[AIDS]] |
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|<ref>Talevski, Nick. Knocking on heaven's door: rock obituaries. London: Omnibus, 2006. Print.</ref> |
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|[[Dolla (rapper)|Dolla]] |
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|May 18, 2009 |
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|21 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|<ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/2009/may/19/local/me-beverlycenter19 Rapper Dolla is shot, killed at Beverly Center] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|<ref>[http://www.contactmusic.com/news/rapper-big-moe-dies_1046665 Rapper Big Moe Dies] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
|<ref>[http://www.contactmusic.com/news/rapper-big-moe-dies_1046665 Rapper Big Moe Dies] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Big Pun]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/rapper-big-pun-dies-of-apparent-heart-attack-20000208 Rapper Big Pun Dies of Apparent Heart Attack] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|Pretty Black |
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|[[Blade Icewood]] |
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|Blu Crush |
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|February 12, 2008 |
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|28 |
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|<ref>[http://www2.metrotimes.com/editorial/story.asp?id=6825 Murder rap] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|Bone Skanless |
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|[[Damu Ridas#Additional Members|Bloody Mary aka Nini X]] |
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|July 28, 2006 |
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|<ref>[http://www.thuglifearmy.com/news/1504-tragic-hip-hop-news-rap-artist-bloody-mary-dies.html Tragic Hip Hop News Rap Artist Bloody Mary Dies] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref><ref>[http://unitedgangs.com/2013/05/25/bloody-mary/ United Gangs: Bloody Mary] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Children of the Corn (group)|Bloodshed]] |
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|[[List of Chicano rappers|Speedy Loc]] |
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|[[Botany Boyz|B.G. Gator]] (Botany Boyz) |
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|Suicide |
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|<ref>[http://streetsonbeats.blogspot.ca/2005/11/rip-speedy-loc.html R.I.P. Speedy Loc] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Fat Pat (rapper)|Fat Pat]] |
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|February 3, 1998 |
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|27 |
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|<ref>[http://www.houstonpress.com/1999-02-11/music/that-s-the-breaks/2/ That's the Breaks] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[DJ Screw]] |
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|November 16, 2000 |
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|29 |
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|<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1437883/codeine-drugs-killed-dj-screw.jhtml Codeine Overdose Killed DJ Screw, Medical Examiner Says] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|DJ Michael Price |
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|1997 |
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|[[J Dilla]] |
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|[[Wreckx-n-Effect|Brandon "B-Doggs" Mitchell]] (Wreckx-n-Effect) |
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|32 |
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|<ref>[http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D05EEDA123EF937A25751C0A9609C8B63&scp=8&sq=J.%20Dilla&st=cse James Yancey, 32, Producer Known for Soulful Hip-Hop] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|G-Slimm |
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|October 13, 1996 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|<ref |
|<ref name="List of Dead Rappers 1">[http://dosomethinnow.com/page/list-of-dead-rappers?xg_source=activity Do Somethin' Now: List of Dead Rappers] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Cash Money Records discography|Mr. Ivan]] |
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|[[Darren Robinson (rapper)|Buffy]] |
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|[[Cardiac arrest]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-17817811.html Darren Robinson, member of Fat Boys rap group, dies at age 28.(Obituary)] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Sly Records|CAC]] |
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|2005 |
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|[[Big L]] |
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|February 15, 1999 |
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|<ref>[http://www.craveonline.com/music/interviews/131904-donald-phinazee-on-the-life-of-big-l Donald Phinazee on the life of Big L] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Children of the Corn (group)|Big Gee]] |
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|1997 |
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|[[D12|Bugz]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2010/05/rip-d12s-bugz-the-good-die-young/ R.I.P. D12’s Bugz – The Good Die Young] December 29th, 2013</ref><ref>[http://deadpoetz.com/dead-rappers/rappers/bugz.html (Bugz) Potez] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Woodie (musical artist)|Woodie]] |
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|[[Camu Tao]] |
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|[[Lung cancer]] |
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|<ref>[http://www. |
|<ref>[http://www.lyricshall.com/biography/Woodie/ Biography: Woodie] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Capital Steez]] |
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|December 24, 2012 |
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|19 |
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|<ref>[http://www.thefader.com/2013/11/26/capital-steez-king-capital/ Why Did A Young Promising Rapper Take His Life?] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.ahumblesoul.com/1/post/2013/12/details-emerge-regarding-the-death-of-capital-steez.html Details Emerge Regarding The Death Of Capital STEEZ] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Soul Intent (group)|Chaos Kid]] |
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|October 5, 2011 |
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|<ref>[http://allhiphop.com/2011/10/05/breaking-news-chaos-commits-suicide/ Breaking News: Eminem Associate Chaos Kid Commits Suicide]</ref> |
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|[[Charizma]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.stonesthrow.com/news/2004/02/charizma-peanut-butter-wolf-in-vapors Charizma and Peanut Butter Wolf in Vapors] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
|<ref>[http://www.stonesthrow.com/news/2004/02/charizma-peanut-butter-wolf-in-vapors Charizma and Peanut Butter Wolf in Vapors] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Darren Robinson (rapper)|Buffy]] |
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|December 10, 1995 |
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|<ref>[http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-17817811.html Darren Robinson, member of Fat Boys rap group, dies at age 28.(Obituary)] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[RBL Posse|Mr. Cee]] (RBL Posse) |
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|January 1, 1996 |
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|<ref>[http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Mr-Cee-rapper-from-S-F-streets-3225864.php Mr. Cee, rapper from S.F. streets] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[RBL Posse|Hitman]] (RBL Posse) |
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|February 3, 2003 |
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|<ref>[http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Man-found-fatally-shot-in-car-in-Bayview-district-2636901.php Man found fatally shot in car in Bayview district] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|Young Prozpekt |
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|March 17, 2006 |
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|[[The Nonce|Yusef Afloat]] |
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|May 21, 2000 |
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|<ref>[http://www.gemm.com/artist/Yusef%20Afloat Yusef Afloat] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[List of Wu-Tang Clan affiliates|Chip Banks]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.villagevoice.com/2000-12-12/news/proof-of-life/ Proof of Life] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
|<ref>[http://www.villagevoice.com/2000-12-12/news/proof-of-life/ Proof of Life] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Kris Kross|Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly]] (Kris Kross) |
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|May 1, 2013 |
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|34 |
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|<ref>[http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20696824,00.html Chris Kelly Used Cocaine and Heroin Before Death] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref><ref>[http://newsone.com/2429051/chris-kelly-kris-kross-dead/ Chris Kelly Death: Kris Kross’ Chris ‘Daddy Mac’ Smith Mourns Death Of ‘Best Friend’ And ‘Brother’] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Cougnut]] |
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|September 4, 2001 |
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|<ref>http://www.amoeba.com/blog/2011/09/jamoeblog/9-11-2011-is-also-bay-area-rapper-cougnut-s-ten-year-anniversary-.html</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/05/15/DDG47PPKBT1.DTL&ao=2 | work=The San Francisco Chronicle | first=Eric K. | last=Arnold | title=For S.F. rappers, another dream deferred | date=June 24, 2011}}</ref> |
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|[[Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five|Cowboy]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.discomusic.com/people-more/1560_0_11_0_C/ Keith Wiggins] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
|<ref>[http://www.discomusic.com/people-more/1560_0_11_0_C/ Keith Wiggins] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Capital Punishment Organization|DJ Train]] |
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|[[Danny Rodriguez|D-Boy]] |
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|[[Smoke inhalation]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.sputnikmusic.com/bands/Capital-Punishment-Organization/18760/ Capital Punishment Organization] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|Karizma |
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|[[Damian Dame|Damian]] (Damian Dame) |
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|[[Damian Dame|Deah Dame]] (Damian Dame) |
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|Car accident |
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|<ref name="Damian Dame">[http://musicrareobscure.blogspot.ca/2009/06/damian-dame.html Damian Dame] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|DJ Co-V-Co (FunxSoulJaz) |
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|[[Adam Goldstein|DJ AM]] |
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|[[Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock|DJ E-Z Rock]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/dj-e-z-rock-of-it-takes-two-fame-dead-at-46-20140427 DJ E-Z Rock of 'It Takes Two' Fame Dead at 46] Retrieved April 30, 2014</ref> |
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|D.O. Cannon |
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|[[DJ Rashad]] |
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|Drug overdose |
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|<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2614539/Hip-hop-house-community-mourns-footwork-pioneer-DJ-Rashad-died-apparent-drug-overdose-Chicago.html DJ Rashad dies of apparent drug overdose at 34 in Chicago] Retrieved April 30, 2014</ref> |
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|[[DJ Scott La Rock]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2010/08/rip-scott-la-rock-remembering-the-bdp-legend-23-years-later/ R.I.P. Scott La Rock – Remembering the BDP Legend 23 Years Later] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref> |
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|[[DJ Screw]] |
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|November 16, 2000 |
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|<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1437883/codeine-drugs-killed-dj-screw.jhtml Codeine Overdose Killed DJ Screw, Medical Examiner Says] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|1993 |
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|<ref>[http://www.sputnikmusic.com/bands/Capital-Punishment-Organization/18760/ Capital Punishment Organization] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|<ref>[http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2001-09-11/news/0109110086_1_wounds-disc-jockey-miami-dade Gunshot Wounds Kill Dj Uncle Al] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|<ref>[http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.4889/title.wu-tang-affiliate-doc-doom-shot-to-death Wu-Tang Affiliate Doc Doom Shot To Death] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/65563/two-charged-in-e-money-bags-slaying Two Charged In E-Money Bags Slaying] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/1696376/natina-reed-blaque-dead/ Blaque's Natina Reed Killed In Car Accident At Age 32] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Sporty Thievz|Marlon Bryant Brando]] (Sporty Thievz) |
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|<ref>[http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2012/05/r-i-p-marlon-brando-1979-2001/ R.I.P. Marlon Brando (1979 – 2001)] Retrieved April 18, 2014</ref> |
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|<ref>[http://blogs.citypages.com/gimmenoise/2010/10/eyedea_dead_at.php Eyedea dead at 28] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.twincities.com/ci_16647927 St. Paul rapper Eyedea's death ruled accidental drug overdose] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Fat Pat (rapper)|Fat Pat]] |
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|February 3, 1998 |
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|Drive-by shooting |
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|Shot and killed |
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|<ref>[http:// |
|<ref>[http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/2009/11/the_h-town_countdown_no_12_str.php The H-Town Countdown The H-Town Countdown, No. 12: Street Military's Don't Give a Damn] Retrieved May 16, 2014</ref> |
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|January 3, 2008 |
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|June 27, 1994 |
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|<ref name="Damian Dame">[http://musicrareobscure.blogspot.ca/2009/06/damian-dame.html Damian Dame] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Damian Dame|Damian]] (Damian Dame) |
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|June 27, 1996 |
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|<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/1999/03/29/nyregion/member-of-lost-boyz-hip-hop-group-slain.html Member of Lost Boyz Hip-Hop Group Slain] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
|<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/1999/03/29/nyregion/member-of-lost-boyz-hip-hop-group-slain.html Member of Lost Boyz Hip-Hop Group Slain] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Guru (rapper)|Guru]] |
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|April 19, 2010 |
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|<ref>[http://exclaim.ca/News/Gang_Starrs_Guru_Dies_of_Cancer_at_43 Gang Starr's Guru Dies of Cancer] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Nationwide Rip Ridaz|Half Dead]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.rapreviews.com/archive/BTTL_halfamilion.html Half-A-Mill :: Milíon :: Warlock Records] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
|<ref>[http://www.rapreviews.com/archive/BTTL_halfamilion.html Half-A-Mill :: Milíon :: Warlock Records] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|Tonnie Sheppard (cousin of [[Half a Mill]]) |
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|[[Heavy D]] |
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|May 2001 |
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|November 8, 2011 |
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|36 |
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|[[Pulmonary embolism]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2001/05/23/nyregion/metro-briefing-new-york-manhattan-arrest-in-fatal-stabbing.html Metro Briefing | New York: Manhattan: Arrest In Fatal Stabbing] Retrieved May 21, 2014</ref> |
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|<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/nov/09/heavy-d-dies-aged-44 Rapper and actor Heavy D dies aged 44] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref><ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/2011/dec/28/local/la-me-1228-rapper-death-20111228 Heavy D died from a blood clot] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[RBL Posse|Hitman]] (RBL Posse) |
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|<ref>[http:// |
|<ref>[http://strivin.blogspot.ca/2007/02/rip-skee-64.html RIP Skee 64] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref><ref name="The Rapper Deathstyle">[http://www.wayoflife.org/index_files/rapper_deathstyle.html The Rapper Deathstyle] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Harlem World (group)|Huddy Combs]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/harlem-hip-hop-artist-huddy-combs-dies-car-accident-george-washington-bridge-article-1.192242 Harlem hip-hop artist Huddy Combs dies in car accident on George Washington Bridge] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
|<ref>[http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/harlem-hip-hop-artist-huddy-combs-dies-car-accident-george-washington-bridge-article-1.192242 Harlem hip-hop artist Huddy Combs dies in car accident on George Washington Bridge] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[J Dilla]] |
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|[[Cardiac arrest]] |
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|<ref>[http:// |
|<ref>[http://deadpoetz.com/dead-rappers/rappers/la-banga.html Dead Poetz: La Banga] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[The Dangerous Crew|Rappin' Ron]] |
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|[[Jam Master Jay]] |
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|October 30, 2002 |
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|Car accident - he fell asleep at the wheel and crashed |
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|Shot and killed |
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|<ref>[http://www. |
|<ref>[http://www.daveyd.com/rappinron.html Tragedy Hits The Bay Area Again!] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Slum Village|Baatin]] |
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|[[Cali Swag District|JayAre]] (Cali Swag District) |
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|August 1, 2009 |
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|35 |
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|[[Sickle-cell disease]] |
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|<ref>[http://newsone.com/3018205/cahron-childs-dead-dies/ 'Teach Me How To Dougie' Rapper Cahron Childs Dead At 25] Retrieved June 13, 2014</ref> |
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|[[Johnny J]] |
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|October 3, 2008 |
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|39 |
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|Suicide - jumped off upper tier of prison |
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|<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1596433/tupac-producer-johnny-j-jackson-dead-at-39.jhtml Tupac Producer Johnny 'J' Jackson Dead At 39] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[The Conscious Daughters|Karryl "Special One" Smith]] (The Conscious Daughters) |
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|December 10, 2011 |
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|44 |
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|Complications from [[blood clot]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.theroot.com/articles/culture/2011/12/karryl_special_one_smith_female_rapper_laid_to_rest.html Female Rapper Karryl 'Special One' Smith Laid to Rest] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref><ref>[http://sfbayview.com/2011/conscious-daughter-rap-legend-served-special-purpose/ Conscious Daughter: Rap legend served ‘special’ purpose] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Waka Flocka Flame|KayO Redd]] |
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|December 29, 2013 |
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|27 |
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|<ref>[http://www.bet.com/news/music/2013/12/31/report-suicide-likely-in-kayo-redd-death.html Report: Suicide Likely in KayO Redd Death] Retrieved May 16, 2014</ref> |
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|[[Murder of Pavlos Fyssas|Killah P]] |
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|September 18, 2013 |
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|34 |
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|Stabbed to death |
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|<ref>[http://www.channel4.com/news/greece-golden-dawn-killah-p-murder-pavlos-fyssas Tensions rise in Greece as Golden Dawn linked to murder] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Cash Money Records|Kilo G]] |
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|1997 |
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|<ref>[http://pitchfork.com/news/36092-rip-baatin-of-slum-village/ R.I.P. Baatin of Slum Village] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|Shot and killed |
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|<ref name="Kilo G">[http://www.celebrityaccess.com/news/profile.html?id=584 Ihttp://www.celebrityaccess.com/news/profile.html?id=584 Industry Profile: Bryan "Birdman" Williams] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Major Figgas|Lil Ruckie aka Rucis]] (Major Figgas) |
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|[[Above the Law (group)|KMG the Illustrator]] (Above the Law) |
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|July 7, 2012 |
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|43 |
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|Heart attack |
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|<ref>[http://blogs.laweekly.com/westcoastsound/2012/07/rip_kmg_the_illustrator_above_the_law.php KMG the Illustrator: RIP to The Above the Law Rapper] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Left Eye]] |
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|April 25, 2002 |
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|30 |
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|Car accident |
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|<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1453611/lisa-left-eye-lopes-killed-car-accident.jhtml Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes Killed In Car Accident] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Mo Thugs|Lil Boo The Caretaker]] |
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|1994 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|Murder |
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|<ref>[http://deadpoetz.com/dead-rappers/rappers/lil-ruckie.html Lil Ruckie] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Lil Phat]] |
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|June 7, 2012 |
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|19 |
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|<ref>[http://globalgrind.com/2012/06/08/lil-phat-dead-melvin-vernell-iii-shot-killed-outside-womans-hospital-details/] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Chief Keef|Lil Jojo]] |
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|<ref>[http://globalgrind.com/2012/09/05/chicago-rapper-lil-jojo-dead-joseph-coleman-shot-chief-keef-lil-reese-photos/ Chicago Rapper Lil Jojo Gunned Down] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
|<ref>[http://globalgrind.com/2012/09/05/chicago-rapper-lil-jojo-dead-joseph-coleman-shot-chief-keef-lil-reese-photos/ Chicago Rapper Lil Jojo Gunned Down] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|Lil Bango |
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|[[Damu Ridas|Lil' Laniak 2]] |
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|November 11, 2012 |
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|19 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|<ref>[http://hiphopmorning.com/News/local-rapper-lil-bango-luchi-ent-killed-and-pastor-fear-retaliation-luchini-boys-vs-bad-news Local Rapper Lil Bango of Luchi Ent Killed And Pastor Fear Retaliation - Luchini Boys Vs Bad News Gang] Retrieved May 16, 2014</ref> |
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|<ref name="Damu Ridas"/> |
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|[[Wreckx-n-Effect|Brandon "B-Doggs" Mitchell]] (Wreckx-n-Effect) |
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|[[Major Figgas|Lil Ruckie aka Rucis]] (Major Figgas) |
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|August 9, 1990 |
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|20 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|<ref>[http://deadpoetz.com/dead-rappers/rappers/brandon-mitchell.html Brandon Mitchell: Dead Poetz] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref><ref>[http://tweaponz.blogspot.ca/2009/11/list-of-all-rappers-who-have-died.html List of all the rappers who have died - Excerpts from "The Rapper Deathstyle"] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|<ref>[http://deadpoetz.com/dead-rappers/rappers/lil-ruckie.html Lil Ruckie] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Lord Infamous]] |
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|December 20, 2013 |
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|40 |
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|Heart attack |
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|<ref>[http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/12/dj-paul-confirms-lord-infamous-died-mothers-house/ DJ Paul Confirms Lord Infamous Died At His Mother’s House] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Cali Swag District|M-Bone]] (Cali Swag District) |
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|May 15, 2011 |
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|22 |
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|Shot and killed |
|Shot and killed |
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|<ref>[http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/A-deadly-tale-of-underground-rap-Vallejo-s-Mac-2592387.php A deadly tale of underground rap / Vallejo's Mac Dre was slain in a dispute over money -- rumors led to reprisal and 3 more killings, police say] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Mac Dre]] |
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|July 4, 2000 |
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|<ref>[http://www. |
|<ref>[http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2007/07/dj-quik-rip-mausberg/ R.I.P. Mausberg 1979 – 2000] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Nationwide Rip Ridaz|AWOL]] |
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|March 1, 2013 |
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|<ref>http:// |
|<ref>[http://unitedgangs.com/2010/04/12/awol/ United Gangs: Awol] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Nationwide Rip Ridaz|B.G. Scarface]] |
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|[[Magik (rapper)|Magik]] |
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|<ref name="Money2011">{{cite web | url=http://www.money.pl/archiwum/wiadomosci_agencyjne/pap/artykul/rozpoczely%3Bsie%3Bzdjecia%3Bdo%3Bfilmu%3Bfabularnego%3Bo%3Bzespole%3Bpaktofonika,113,0,776049.html | title=Rozpoczęły się zdjęcia do filmu fabularnego o zespole Paktofonika | publisher=Money.pl | date=February 22, 2011 | accessdate=October 18, 2012 | language=Polish}}</ref> |
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|[[Nationwide Rip Ridaz|Half Dead]] |
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|[[Magnolia Shorty]] |
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|December 20, 2010 |
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|<ref>[http://www.wdsu.com/Fans-Remember-Rapper-Magnolia-Shorty/-/9854144/10982632/-/ynq89bz/-/index.html Fans Remember Rapper Magnolia Shorty] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Nationwide Rip Ridaz|Big Freeze]] |
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|[[Sporty Thievz|Marlon Bryant Brando]] (Sporty Thievz) |
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|<ref>[http://www.xxlmag.com/xxl-magazine/2012/05/r-i-p-marlon-brando-1979-2001/ R.I.P. Marlon Brando (1979 – 2001)] Retrieved April 18, 2014</ref> |
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|[[Nationwide Rip Ridaz|Crip Inch]] |
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|[[Blaggers ITA|Matthew Roberts]] |
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|February 2000 |
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|[[Nationwide Rip Ridaz|Fo' Clips Eclipse1]] |
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|[[MC Breed]] |
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|November 22, 2008 |
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|<ref>[http://www.ballerstatus.com/2008/11/23/mc-breed-found-dead-at-36/ MC Breed Found Dead At 36] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref><ref>[http://ca.eonline.com/news/70336/mc-breed-dead-at-37 MC Breed Dead at 37] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Nationwide Rip Ridaz|Koolay]] |
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|[[The Almighty RSO|MC Rock]] (The Almighty RSO) |
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|<ref name="Hip-Hop Graveyard">[http://rateyourmusic.com/list/highwire1111/___hip_hop_graveyard___/ Hip-Hop Graveyard] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Nationwide Rip Ridaz|Mac-11]] |
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|[[MC Trouble]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.kevinnottingham.com/2012/06/04/kn-remembers-mc-trouble-july-30-1970-june-4-1991/ KN Remembers: MC Trouble (July 30, 1970 – June 4, 1991)] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/uk/1999/dec/22/race.world5 Michael Menson killer jailed for life] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
|<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/uk/1999/dec/22/race.world5 Michael Menson killer jailed for life] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[RBL Posse|Mr. Cee]] (RBL Posse) |
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|<ref>[http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Mr-Cee-rapper-from-S-F-streets-3225864.php Mr. Cee, rapper from S.F. streets] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Children of the Corn (group)|Bloodshed]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/nate-dogg-s-cause-death-168475 Nate Dogg’s Cause of Death Revealed] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref> |
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|<ref>[http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2244542/Notorious-B-I-G-autopsy-reveals-rapper-shot-chest-shoulder-leg-forearm-scrotum.html Revealed: The Notorious B.I.G. was shot in the 'chest, shoulder, leg, forearm and scrotum' on night of his murder] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref> |
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|<ref>[http://thefindmag.com/news/news-nujabes-died-in-fatal-car-accident/ News: Nujabes died in fatal car accident] Retrieved April 22, 2014</ref> |
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|[[Ol' Dirty Bastard]] |
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|January 4, 2008 |
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|[[Drug overdose]] - mixture of [[cocaine]] and [[tramadol]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1494879/ol-dirty-bastard-died-from-drug-overdose.jhtml Ol' Dirty Bastard Died From Drug Overdose, Medical Examiner's Office Says] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref> |
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|[[The Almighty RSO|MC Rock]] (The Almighty RSO) |
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|[[Party Arty]] |
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|December 4, 2008 |
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|Undisclosed health complications |
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|Stabbed to death |
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|<ref name="Hip-Hop Graveyard">[http://rateyourmusic.com/list/highwire1111/___hip_hop_graveyard___/ Hip-Hop Graveyard] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[The Almighty RSO|Big T]] (The Almighty RSO) |
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|[[Damu Ridas|Peanut 2 aka KP]] |
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|1988 |
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|Shot and killed (gang related) |
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|<ref name="Damu Ridas">[http://unitedgangs.com/2013/10/24/damu-ridas/ United Gangs: Damu Ridas (Rap Group)] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Pimp C]] |
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|Combination of [[sleep apnea]] and an overdose on [[cough syrup]]. |
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|<ref>[http://cdn.mediatakeout.com/21462/autopsy-pimp-c-died-of-an-overdose-of-cough-syrup.html Autopsy: Pimp C Died Of An Overdose Of Cough Syrup] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Damu Ridas|Pimp D]] |
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|2007 |
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|Mista Snake aka Joe B.G. |
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|July 27, 2007 |
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|<ref>[http://www.chartattack.com/news/2007/07/30/rapper-joe-b-g-s-body-discovered-in-rubble-after-montreal-fire/ Rapper Joe B.G.'s Body Discovered In Rubble After Montreal Fire] Retrieved May 16, 2014</ref> |
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|Mixmaster Spade |
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|March 15, 2005 |
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|Motorcycle accident |
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|[[Stretch (rapper)|Stretch]] |
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|November 30, 1995 |
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|<ref>[http://www.live-squad.com/info/NYT2.jpg Rapper Slain After Chase in Queens] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[DJ Subroc]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2007/07/poetic-rip-november-15-1964-july-15-2001/ R.I.P. November 15, 1964 – July 15, 2001] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
|<ref>[http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2007/07/poetic-rip-november-15-1964-july-15-2001/ R.I.P. November 15, 1964 – July 15, 2001] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Trouble T Roy]] |
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|July 15, 1990 |
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|<ref>[http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2010/07/rip-trouble-t-roy-family-friends-still-reminisce-20-years-later/ R.I.P. Trouble T-Roy: Family & Friends Still Reminisce 20 Years Later] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Johnny J]] |
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|October 3, 2008 |
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|<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1596433/tupac-producer-johnny-j-jackson-dead-at-39.jhtml Tupac Producer Johnny 'J' Jackson Dead At 39] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|John "Vietnam" Nguyen |
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|August 30, 2012 |
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|<ref>[http://www.wbez.org/sections/art/gifted-young-hip-hop-artist-dies-apparent-drowning-102416 John Vietnam Nguyen of Chicago dies in apparent drowning] Retrieved May 16, 2014</ref> |
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|[[Cash Money Records|Kilo G]] |
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|1997 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|<ref name="Kilo G">[http://www.celebrityaccess.com/news/profile.html?id=584 Ihttp://www.celebrityaccess.com/news/profile.html?id=584 Industry Profile: Bryan "Birdman" Williams] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|1994 |
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|[[U.N.L.V. (group)|Yella Boy]] (U.N.L.V.) |
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|<ref>[http://www.complexmag.ca/music/2011/05/the-50-best-new-orleans-rap-songs/unlv-drag-39em-in-the-river-1996 #10. UNLV "Drag 'Em in the River" (1996)] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|Young Grin |
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|January 28, 2005 |
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|[[Yaki Kadafi]] |
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|November 10, 1996 |
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|<ref>[http://m.lasvegassun.com/news/1996/nov/13/shakur-shooting-witness-found-dead-in-nj/ Shakur shooting witness found dead in N.J.] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Professor X the Overseer]] (X Clan) |
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|[[Spinal meningitis]] |
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|<ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/2006/mar/24/local/me-carson24 Lumumba Carson, 49; Hip-Hop Singer `Professor X' Urged Pride] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Proof (rapper)|Proof]] |
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|April 11, 2006 |
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|<ref>[http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2001-09-11/news/0109110086_1_wounds-disc-jockey-miami-dade Gunshot Wounds Kill Dj Uncle Al] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/58792/d12-rapper-proof-shot-and-killed-in-detroit D12 Rapper Proof Shot And Killed In Detroit] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/10/proof-40-years-old-today/ Proof Would Have Been 40 Years Old Today] Retrieved December 28, 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.ugo.com/music/25-rappers-who-died-too-young 25 Rappers Who Died Too Young] Retrieved April 16, 2014</ref> |
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|[[Rammellzee]] |
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|June 27, 2010 |
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|Undisclosed illness |
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|<ref>[http:// |
|<ref>[http://archive.ohword.com/reviews/15/scientifik---criminal Scientifik - Criminal] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[The Dangerous Crew|Rappin' Ron]] |
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|1996 |
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|Car accident - he fell asleep at the wheel and crashed |
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|<ref>[http://www.daveyd.com/rappinron.html Tragedy Hits The Bay Area Again!] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Camu Tao]] |
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|[[Sabotage (rapper)|Sabotage]] |
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|Shot and killed |
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|<ref>[http://www.rapnewsdirect.com/0-202-1349-00.html Hip-Hop News: Brazilian Rap Star 'Sabotage' Shot Dead] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Scatman John]] |
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|December 3, 1999 |
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|[[Lung cancer]] |
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|<ref>[http://www. |
|<ref>[http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.6997/title.rapper-camu-tao-dies-from-cancer Rapper Camu Tao Dies From Cancer] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|<ref>[http://www. |
|<ref>[http://www.nj.com/news/times/regional/index.ssf?/base/news-16/1238904375285750.xml&coll=5 Hamilton man, 42, killed when car overturns] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Soulja Slim]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.rapnews.net/0-202-258060-00.html Soulja Slim's Future Cut Short By Jealousy] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.nola.com/speced/cycleofdeath/index.ssf?/speced/cycleofdeath/violence.html Violence Thrives on Lack of Jobs, Wealth of Drugs] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Eyedea]] |
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|[[1017 Brick Squad Records|Slim Dunkin]] |
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|<ref>[http://blogs.citypages.com/gimmenoise/2010/10/eyedea_dead_at.php Eyedea dead at 28] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.twincities.com/ci_16647927 St. Paul rapper Eyedea's death ruled accidental drug overdose] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Jam Master Jay]] |
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|October 30, 2002 |
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|<ref>[http:// |
|<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1458435/run-dmcs-jam-master-jay-murdered.jhtml http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1458435/run-dmcs-jam-master-jay-murdered.jhtml] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|Nigga Creep |
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|[[Damu Ridas|Spyder aka S.P]] |
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|[[Myasthenia gravis]] |
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|<ref>[http://allhiphop.com/2008/04/21/former-chopper-city-boy-vl-mike-shot-and-killed/ http://allhiphop.com/2008/04/21/former-chopper-city-boy-vl-mike-shot-and-killed/] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Capital Steez]] |
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|December 24, 2012 |
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|<ref>[http://www.thefader.com/2013/11/26/capital-steez-king-capital/ Why Did A Young Promising Rapper Take His Life?] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.ahumblesoul.com/1/post/2013/12/details-emerge-regarding-the-death-of-capital-steez.html Details Emerge Regarding The Death Of Capital STEEZ] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[South Park Coalition|AC Chill]] (South Park Coalition) |
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|December 14, 2005 |
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|<ref>[http://streetsonbeats.blogspot.ca/2005/12/rip-ac-chill.html R.I.P. AC Chill] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|Michael "The Mac" Robinson |
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|Shot and killed |
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|<ref name="Hip-Hop Graveyard"/><ref>[http://www.sfbg.com/40/07/news_dre.html Don't hate the playa ...] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|April 27, 2009 |
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|<ref>[http://rateyourmusic.com/artist/p_folks P-Folks] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Guru (rapper)|Guru]] |
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|Shot 4 times and killed |
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|<ref>[http:// |
|<ref>[http://exclaim.ca/News/Gang_Starrs_Guru_Dies_of_Cancer_at_43 Gang Starr's Guru Dies of Cancer] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Apache (rapper)|Apache]] |
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|[[X Clan|Sugar Shaft]] (X Clan) |
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|<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1630352/rapper-apache-dies.jhtml Rapper Apache Dies] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|Complications from [[AIDS]] |
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|<ref>Talevski, Nick. Knocking on heaven's door: rock obituaries. London: Omnibus, 2006. Print.</ref> |
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|[[Aaliyah]] |
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|August 25, 2001 |
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|22 |
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|<ref>[http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1448402/aaliyah-killed-plane-crash.jhtml http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1448402/aaliyah-killed-plane-crash.jhtml] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Above the Law (group)|KMG the Illustrator]] (Above the Law) |
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|July 7, 2012 |
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|43 |
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|<ref>[http://blogs.laweekly.com/westcoastsound/2012/07/rip_kmg_the_illustrator_above_the_law.php KMG the Illustrator: RIP to The Above the Law Rapper] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Heavy D]] |
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|November 8, 2011 |
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|44 |
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|[[Pulmonary embolism]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/music/2011/nov/09/heavy-d-dies-aged-44 Rapper and actor Heavy D dies aged 44] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref><ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/2011/dec/28/local/la-me-1228-rapper-death-20111228 Heavy D died from a blood clot] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[The Conscious Daughters|Karryl "Special One" Smith]] (The Conscious Daughters) |
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|December 10, 2011 |
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|44 |
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|Complications from [[blood clot]] |
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|<ref>[http://www.theroot.com/articles/culture/2011/12/karryl_special_one_smith_female_rapper_laid_to_rest.html Female Rapper Karryl 'Special One' Smith Laid to Rest] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref><ref>[http://sfbayview.com/2011/conscious-daughter-rap-legend-served-special-purpose/ Conscious Daughter: Rap legend served ‘special’ purpose] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Kris Kross|Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly]] (Kris Kross) |
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|May 1, 2013 |
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|<ref>[http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20696824,00.html Chris Kelly Used Cocaine and Heroin Before Death] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref><ref>[http://newsone.com/2429051/chris-kelly-kris-kross-dead/ Chris Kelly Death: Kris Kross’ Chris ‘Daddy Mac’ Smith Mourns Death Of ‘Best Friend’ And ‘Brother’] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1539266/f-compton-rapper-tim-dog-dead-at-46 'F*** Compton' Rapper Tim Dog Dead at 46] Retrieved April 16, 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/05/23/rapper-faked-own-death_n_3327925.html Rapper 'Tim Dog' Reportedly Faked His Own Death To Avoid Paying Thousands Of Dollars In Restitution] Retrieved May 27, 2014</ref><ref>[http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/music-arts/rapper-tim-dog-believed-faked-death-faces-arrest-article-1.1352066 Rapper Tim Dog slapped with arrest warrant on suspicion of faking own death] Retrieved May 27, 2014</ref> |
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|December 20, 2013 |
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|<ref>[http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/12/dj-paul-confirms-lord-infamous-died-mothers-house/ DJ Paul Confirms Lord Infamous Died At His Mother’s House] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Bad News Brown (musician)|Bad News Brown]] |
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|February 11, 2011 |
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|33 |
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|Murdered |
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|<ref>[http://www.torontosun.com/news/canada/2011/02/12/17254096.html Montreal rapper Bad News Brown murdered: Police] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|Camoflauge |
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|May 19, 2003 |
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|21 |
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|Shot and killed |
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|<ref>[http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/music/news/2003-05-21-camoflauge-killed_x.htm Rapper Camoflauge fatally shot outside Georgia studio] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|[[Murder of Pavlos Fyssas|Killah P]] |
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|September 18, 2013 |
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|34 |
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|Stabbed to death |
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|<ref>[http://www.channel4.com/news/greece-golden-dawn-killah-p-murder-pavlos-fyssas Tensions rise in Greece as Golden Dawn linked to murder] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|King Tut |
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|March 17, 2009 |
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|<ref>[http://allhiphop.com/2011/12/16/emerging-waka-flocka-affiliate-slim-dunkin-dead/ Emerging Waka Flocka Affiliate Slim Dunkin Dead] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref><ref>[http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/mar/8/list-rappers-gunned-down/ The List: Rappers Gunned Down] Retrieved April 22, 2014</ref> |
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|<ref>[http://m.lasvegassun.com/news/1996/nov/13/shakur-shooting-witness-found-dead-in-nj/ Shakur shooting witness found dead in N.J.] Retrieved December 29, 2013</ref> |
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|<ref>[http://www.alternet.org/story/32974/how_grieving_becomes_healing/ How Grieving Becomes Healing] Retrieved May 21, 2014</ref> |
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|<ref>[http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2013/02/rap_artist_slain_outside_his_h.html Rap artist 'Lil Ced' slain outside his home in East Cleveland] Retrieved April 22, 2014</ref> |
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|<ref>[http://www.bet.com/news/music/2013/06/21/rapper-james-jimme-wallstreet-davis-killed-in-philadelphia.html Rapper James "Jimme Wallstreet" Davis Killed in Philadelphia] Retrieved May 16, 2014</ref> |
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Revision as of 21:41, 25 June 2014
The following is a list of deceased hip hop artists.[1]
Artists
Deceased Hip-Hop Artists | |||||||||||
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Stage name | Date of death | Age | Cause of death | Reference | |||||||
Nate Dogg | March 15, 2011 | 41 | Complications from multiple strokes | [2] | |||||||
Cougnut | September 4, 2001 | 33 | Car accident | ||||||||
Magic | March 1, 2013 | 37 | Car accident | [3] | |||||||
Rammellzee | June 27, 2010 | 49 | Undisclosed illness | [4] | |||||||
Proof | April 11, 2006 | 32 | Shot 4 times and killed | [5][6][7] | |||||||
2Pac | September 13, 1996 | 25 | Shot and killed | [8] | |||||||
Big Ed | 2001 | 29–30 | Throat cancer | [9] | |||||||
Ol' Dirty Bastard | November 13, 2004 | 35 | Drug overdose - mixture of cocaine and tramadol | [10] | |||||||
The Notorious B.I.G. | March 9, 1997 | 24 | Shot and killed | [11] | |||||||
Mac Dre | November 1, 2004 | 34 | Shot and killed | [12] | |||||||
Left Eye | April 25, 2002 | 30 | Car accident | [13] | |||||||
MC Breed | November 22, 2008 | 36-37 | Died in sleep due to illness - possibly due to kidney failure that happened a month earlier and being on life support for 2 days | [14][15] | |||||||
Party Arty | December 4, 2008 | 31 | Undisclosed health complications | ||||||||
Pimp C | December 4, 2007 | 33 | Combination of sleep apnea and an overdose on cough syrup. | [16] | |||||||
Eazy-E | March 26, 1995 | 31 | Complications from AIDS | [17] | |||||||
Scatman John | December 3, 1999 | 57 | Lung cancer | ||||||||
OTF NuNu | May 31, 2014 | 21 | Shot and killed | [18] | |||||||
Eclipse | November 14, 2000 | 23 | Shot and killed | ||||||||
Billboard aka 4Bent | June 2, 2004 | 25 | Shot and killed | ||||||||
Creepyface | September 2012 | Shot and killed | [19] | ||||||||
D-Drew | October 29, 2008 | Shot and killed | |||||||||
D-Mac | September 4, 2001 | Car accident | |||||||||
Chaos Kid | October 5, 2011 | Suicide | [20] | ||||||||
Derek B | November 16, 2009 | Heart attack | |||||||||
Money Clip D | November 27, 2011 | 34 | Shot and killed | [21] | |||||||
DJ Scott La Rock | August 27, 1987 | 25 | Shot and killed | [22] | |||||||
Q-Don | May 4, 2000 | 22 | Shot and killed | [23] | |||||||
Quiet Loc | May 16, 2008 | Suicide | |||||||||
Magik | December 26, 2000 | 22 | Suicide | ||||||||
G-Train (LMG Mafia) | 1999 | Unknown | |||||||||
K-Ruger | September 19, 2005 | Unknown | |||||||||
Anthony Wilson | March 5, 2007 | Heart failure | |||||||||
Pretty Russ | Heart failure | ||||||||||
Big Boss | Late 2006 | Kidney failure | |||||||||
Big Juice | |||||||||||
Killa Sha | Diabetes | [24] | |||||||||
Cash | 24 | Leukemia | |||||||||
Growl Nitti | Shot and killed | ||||||||||
Boss Player | Shot and killed | ||||||||||
Nussie | February 19, 2009 | Shot and killed | |||||||||
Big Steve | January 11, 1999 | Shot and killed | |||||||||
Top Cat | |||||||||||
B.G. Gator (Botany Boyz) | May 9, 1999 | 21 | Suicide | ||||||||
Pac Da Great | Car accident | ||||||||||
Lil Skandalaz | Car accident | ||||||||||
Johnny Boy Da Prince | January 9, 2013 | 23 | Shot and killed | ||||||||
Lil Jeff | May 12, 2013 | Shot and killed | |||||||||
Lil Marc | March 28, 2014 | 20 | Shot and killed | [25] | |||||||
L'A Capone | September 26, 2013 | 17 | Shot and killed | [26] | |||||||
Trife | October 7, 2013 | 38 | Shot and killed | ||||||||
DJ AM | August 28, 2009 | 36 | Drug Overdose | ||||||||
Matthew Roberts | February 2000 | 36 | Drug related causes | ||||||||
DJ Caravan | |||||||||||
DJ Crazy Rak (Rondo & Crazy Rak) | 1998 | 32 | Hotel fire | ||||||||
Dion Stewart aka The True Lesson Giver (Black Dynasty) | March 24, 1996 | [27] | |||||||||
Papo | July 11, 1999 | 26 | Car accident | ||||||||
Blood Money aka Big Glo | April 9, 2014 | Shot and killed | [28] | ||||||||
DJ E-Z Rock | April 27, 2014 | 46 | [29] | ||||||||
DJ Rashad | April 26, 2014 | 34 | Drug overdose | [30] | |||||||
Sinister | 2007 | Shot and killed | |||||||||
Seagram | July 31, 1996 | 26 | Shot and killed | [31] | |||||||
Gangsta P | May 2012 | Shot and killed by Vallejo police department | [32] | ||||||||
1000 (Mad Poets) | |||||||||||
Lil Snupe | June 20, 2013 | 18 | Shot and killed | [33] | |||||||
Lil Bout It | September 28, 2002 | 20 | Rabies | ||||||||
Freddy E | January 5, 2013 | 22 | Suicide - shot himself in the head | [34] | |||||||
Doe B | December 28, 2013 | 22 | Shot and killed | [35] | |||||||
MC Trouble | June 4, 1991 | 20 | Epileptic seizure | [36] | |||||||
Stack Bundles | June 11, 2007 | 24 | Shot and killed | [37] | |||||||
Soulja Slim | November 26, 2003 | 26 | Shot and killed | [38][39] | |||||||
Mazaradi Fox | February 11, 2014 | 42 | Shot and killed | [40] | |||||||
Splashy Roc | May 16, 2014 | 20 | Shot and killed | [41] | |||||||
Hollywood Will | May 15, 2014 | 25 | Shot and killed | [42] | |||||||
Speaker Knockerz | March 6, 2014 | 19 | Heart attack | [43] | |||||||
Monkey Black | April 30, 2014 | 27 | Stabbed to death | [44] | |||||||
DJ Fela | Stabbed to death | ||||||||||
Ran Rover | Shot and killed | ||||||||||
Lil Derrick | Shot and killed | ||||||||||
S.T.N. | Shot and killed | ||||||||||
C Kane | Shot and killed | ||||||||||
Bloody Mary aka Nini X | November 19–21, 2006 | 36 | Motorcycle accident | [45][46] | |||||||
B-Brazy | May 9, 2003 | 28 | Shot and killed | [47][48] | |||||||
Peanut 2 aka KP | Shot and killed (gang related) | [49] | |||||||||
Lil' Laniak 2 | Shot and killed (gang related) | [49] | |||||||||
Tip Toe | Shot and killed (gang related) | [49] | |||||||||
Pimp D | |||||||||||
Big Hawk (Crenshaw Mafia Gang) | Shot and killed (gang related) | [49] | |||||||||
O.G. Mad Eye | Shot and killed (gang related) | [49] | |||||||||
Spyder aka S.P | Shot and killed (gang related) | [49] | |||||||||
G-Spider | 2003 | Shot and killed (gang related) | [50] | ||||||||
Big Hawk (Screwed Up Click) | May 1, 2006 | 36 | Shot and killed | [51] | |||||||
Big Steve (Screwed Up Click) | |||||||||||
Big Rue (Screwed Up Click) | |||||||||||
Baytown (Screwed Up Click) | |||||||||||
D-Pac (Screwed Up Click) | |||||||||||
Hard Jarv (Screwed Up Click) | |||||||||||
Hard Ward (Screwed Up Click) | |||||||||||
Jason (Screwed Up Click) | |||||||||||
Lil Boo (Screwed Up Click) | |||||||||||
Pat Lemmon (Screwed Up Click) | January 1, 1997 | ||||||||||
Treble Treb (Screwed Up Click) | |||||||||||
T-Lee (Screwed Up Click) | |||||||||||
Big Pun | February 7, 2000 | 28 | Heart attack | [52] | |||||||
Big Mello | June 15, 2002 | 33 | Car accident | [53] | |||||||
Viro the Virus | April 14, 2012 | 33 | Suicide | [54] | |||||||
Professor X the Overseer (X Clan) | March 17, 2006 | 49 | Spinal meningitis | [55] | |||||||
Sugar Shaft (X Clan) | September 1, 1995 | Complications from AIDS | [56] | ||||||||
Dolla | May 18, 2009 | 21 | Shot and killed | [57] | |||||||
Big Moe | October 14, 2007 | 33 | Heart attack from Purple drank | [58] | |||||||
Young Trigger | |||||||||||
Pretty Black | March 28, 2008 | Shot and killed | |||||||||
Blu Crush | February 12, 2008 | 28 | Shot and killed | ||||||||
Bone Skanless | July 28, 2006 | Shot and killed | |||||||||
Roc Raida | September 19, 2009 | Cardiac arrest | |||||||||
Sporty T | 39 | Shot and killed | |||||||||
Speedy Loc | June 13, 2003 | 24 | Some type of illness (some people say throat cancer) | [59] | |||||||
Fat Pat | February 3, 1998 | 27 | Shot and killed | [60] | |||||||
DJ Screw | November 16, 2000 | 29 | Drug overdose - purple drank | [61] | |||||||
DJ Michael Price | 1997 | ||||||||||
J Dilla | February 10, 2006 | 32 | Cardiac arrest | [62] | |||||||
G-Slimm | October 13, 1996 | 20 | Shot and killed | [63] | |||||||
Mr. Ivan | HIV/AIDS | ||||||||||
CAC | 2005 | Shot and killed | |||||||||
Big L | February 15, 1999 | 24 | Shot and killed | [64] | |||||||
Big Gee | 1997 | ||||||||||
Bugz | May 21, 1999 | 22 | Shot and killed | [65][66] | |||||||
Woodie | March 7, 2007 | 31 | Suicide - gunshot to the head | [67] | |||||||
Charizma | December 16, 1993 | 20 | Shot and killed in mugging | [68] | |||||||
Buffy | December 10, 1995 | 28 | Cardiac arrest | [69] | |||||||
Mr. Cee (RBL Posse) | January 1, 1996 | 22 | Shot and killed | [70] | |||||||
Hitman (RBL Posse) | February 3, 2003 | 24 | Shot and killed | [71] | |||||||
Young Prozpekt | March 17, 2006 | Shot and killed | |||||||||
Yusef Afloat | May 21, 2000 | 28 | Unknown | [72] | |||||||
Chip Banks | November 25, 2000 | 30 | Shot and killed | [73] | |||||||
Cowboy | 1989 | 29 | Drug overdose - Crack cocaine | [74] | |||||||
DJ Train | June 25, 1994 | Smoke inhalation | [75] | ||||||||
Karizma | |||||||||||
Plan B | |||||||||||
DJ Co-V-Co (FunxSoulJaz) | |||||||||||
DJ Daryll C (Crash Crew) | 1999 | Diabetes | |||||||||
DJ Rob One | Leukemia | ||||||||||
D.O. Cannon | September 5, 2003 | Shot and killed | |||||||||
Doc Doom | February 11, 2007 | Shot and killed | [76] | ||||||||
E-Moneybags | July 16, 2001 | Shot and killed | [77] | ||||||||
Natina Reed | October 27, 2012 | 32 | Car accident | [78] | |||||||
Marlon Bryant Brando (Sporty Thievz) | May 10, 2001 | Struck by minivan | [79] | ||||||||
Nut (Street Military) | Drive-by shooting | [80] | |||||||||
O.G. Style | January 3, 2008 | 37 | Intracranial aneurysm | ||||||||
OC Dre | February 10, 2005 | ||||||||||
Father Lord | |||||||||||
Flipside (O.F.T.B.) | September 23, 2013 | Gang related attack | |||||||||
Deah Dame (Damian Dame) | June 27, 1994 | 35 | Car accident | [81] | |||||||
Damian (Damian Dame) | June 27, 1996 | 29 | Colon cancer | [81] | |||||||
Fooly Wayne | |||||||||||
Freako (Ghetto Stars) | February 2004 | 25 | Shot and killed | ||||||||
Freaky Tah | March 28, 1999 | 27 | Shot and killed | [82] | |||||||
Holy Quran | 2004 | Shot and killed | |||||||||
Half a Mill | October 24, 2003 | 30 | Shot and killed | [83] | |||||||
Tonnie Sheppard (cousin of Half a Mill) | May 2001 | 36 | Stabbed to death | [84] | |||||||
Skee 64 | February 25, 2007 | 28 | Health problems concerning his liver | [85][86] | |||||||
Huddy Combs | October 13, 2010 | Car accident | [87] | ||||||||
La Banga | [88] | ||||||||||
Rappin' Ron | Car accident - he fell asleep at the wheel and crashed | [89] | |||||||||
Baatin | August 1, 2009 | 35 | [90] | ||||||||
Lil Ruckie aka Rucis (Major Figgas) | Murder | [91] | |||||||||
Lil Jojo | September 4, 2012 | 18 | Shot and killed | [92] | |||||||
Lil Bango | November 11, 2012 | 19 | Shot and killed | [93] | |||||||
Brandon "B-Doggs" Mitchell (Wreckx-n-Effect) | August 9, 1990 | 20 | Shot and killed | [94][95] | |||||||
Fat Tone | Shot and killed | [96] | |||||||||
Mausberg | July 4, 2000 | 21 | Shot and killed | [97] | |||||||
AWOL | Shot and killed by police | [98] | |||||||||
B.G. Scarface | October 2, 2012 | ||||||||||
Half Dead | |||||||||||
Big Freeze | December 25, 1999 | ||||||||||
Crip Inch | |||||||||||
Fo' Clips Eclipse1 | |||||||||||
Koolay | |||||||||||
Mac-11 | |||||||||||
MCA | May 4, 2012 | 47 | Cancer | [99] | |||||||
Michael Menson | February 13, 1997 | Burned alive - died from burns | [100] | ||||||||
Mike Beck | October 30, 2009 | Shot and killed | |||||||||
Bloodshed | October 30, 2009 | Shot and killed | |||||||||
Cavlar | March 25, 2008 | 36 | Shot and killed | [101] | |||||||
29-E | January 4, 2009 | Shot and killed | |||||||||
.38 | |||||||||||
4-1-So-Sicc-Ass-Rell (Cold World Hustlers) | [32] | ||||||||||
Abraham Bojorquez | May 20, 2009 | Hit by a bus | |||||||||
Arcani Crosswords | January 4, 2008 | Accidental gunshot to the head | |||||||||
Lil Bo | 2003 | 25 | |||||||||
MC Rock (The Almighty RSO) | 1990 | Stabbed to death | [50] | ||||||||
Big T (The Almighty RSO) | 1988 | Shot and killed | |||||||||
Bigg Jake | April 17, 2008 | ||||||||||
Jokez | 2007 | ||||||||||
Mista Snake aka Joe B.G. | July 27, 2007 | Killed in a fire | [102] | ||||||||
Mixmaster Spade | March 15, 2005 | Motorcycle accident | |||||||||
Stretch | November 30, 1995 | 27 | Shot 4 times and killed | [103] | |||||||
T-Gunn | February 14, 2005 | Heart failure | |||||||||
DJ Subroc | 1993 | 19-20 | Hit by a car while crossing the street | [50] | |||||||
Poetic | July 15, 2001 | 36 | Colon cancer | [104] | |||||||
Trouble T Roy | July 15, 1990 | 22 | Freak accident | [105] | |||||||
Johnny J | October 3, 2008 | 39 | Suicide - jumped off upper tier of prison | [106] | |||||||
John "Vietnam" Nguyen | August 30, 2012 | 19 | Drowned | [107] | |||||||
Kilo G | 1997 | Shot and killed | [108] | ||||||||
Pimp Daddy | 1994 | Shot and killed | |||||||||
Yella Boy (U.N.L.V.) | Shot and killed | [109] | |||||||||
Young Grin | January 28, 2005 | Shot and killed | |||||||||
Yaki Kadafi | November 10, 1996 | 19 | Shot and killed | [110] | |||||||
Prince Ital Joe | May 16, 2001 | 38 | Car accident | [111] | |||||||
DJ Uncle Al | September 10, 2001 | 32 | Shot and killed | [112] | |||||||
Scientifik | Late 1996 | Apparent suicide | [113] | ||||||||
MC Thick | 1996 | Shot and killed | |||||||||
Camu Tao | May 25, 2008 | 30 | Lung cancer | [114] | |||||||
Tony D | April 5, 2009 | 42 | Car accident | [115] | |||||||
Tony Trapz | January 21, 2012 | Shot and killed | |||||||||
Eyedea | October 16, 2010 | 28 | Drug overdose | [116][117] | |||||||
Jam Master Jay | October 30, 2002 | 37 | Shot and killed | [118] | |||||||
Nigga Creep | Shot and killed | ||||||||||
VL Mike | April 20, 2008 | 32 | Shot and killed | [119] | |||||||
Capital Steez | December 24, 2012 | 19 | Suicide - jumped off rooftop | [120][121] | |||||||
AC Chill (South Park Coalition) | December 14, 2005 | 36 | Heart attack | [122] | |||||||
Michael "The Mac" Robinson | 1991 | 20-21 | Shot and killed | [50][123] | |||||||
P-Folks | April 27, 2009 | 32 | [124] | ||||||||
Guru | April 19, 2010 | 48 | Cancer | [125] | |||||||
Apache | January 22, 2010 | 45 | [126] | ||||||||
Aaliyah | August 25, 2001 | 22 | Plane crash | [127] | |||||||
KMG the Illustrator (Above the Law) | July 7, 2012 | 43 | Heart attack | [128] | |||||||
Heavy D | November 8, 2011 | 44 | Pulmonary embolism | [129][130] | |||||||
Karryl "Special One" Smith (The Conscious Daughters) | December 10, 2011 | 44 | Complications from blood clot | [131][132] | |||||||
Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly (Kris Kross) | May 1, 2013 | 34 | Drug overdose - cocaine and heroin | [133][134] | |||||||
Tim Dog | February 14, 2013 | 46 | Complications from diabetes (reportedly faked his own death) | [135][136][137] | |||||||
Lord Infamous | December 20, 2013 | 40 | Heart attack | [138] | |||||||
Bad News Brown | February 11, 2011 | 33 | Murdered | [139] | |||||||
Camoflauge | May 19, 2003 | 21 | Shot and killed | [140] | |||||||
Killah P | September 18, 2013 | 34 | Stabbed to death | [141] | |||||||
King Tut | March 17, 2009 | Suicide - shot himself in the head in a taxi cab | |||||||||
Blade Icewood | April 19, 2005 | 28 | Shot and killed | [142] | |||||||
Killa Keise | November 10, 2011 | 28 | Shot and killed | [143] | |||||||
Lil Phat | June 7, 2012 | 19 | Shot and killed | [144] | |||||||
Sabotage | January 24, 2003 | 29 | Shot and killed | [145] | |||||||
Magnolia Shorty | December 20, 2010 | 28 | Shot and killed | [146] | |||||||
Slim Dunkin | December 16, 2011 | 24 | Shot and killed | [147][148] | |||||||
KayO Redd | December 29, 2013 | 27 | Apparent suicide | [149] | |||||||
X1 | July 5, 2007 | 28 | Suicide | [150] | |||||||
Big DS | May 22, 2003 | 31 | Cancer | ||||||||
Anthony J. Vital | October 15, 2006 | 28 | Shot and killed | ||||||||
JoJo White (Bored Stiff) | January 19, 1996 | 23 | Shot and killed | [151] | |||||||
Petey Parker (Prominent Sons) | |||||||||||
M-Bone (Cali Swag District) | May 15, 2011 | 22 | Shot and killed | ||||||||
JayAre (Cali Swag District) | June 6, 2014 | 25 | Sickle-cell disease | [152] | |||||||
Tombstone | August 31, 1997 | Shot and killed | |||||||||
Lil Boo The Caretaker | 1994 | Shot and killed | |||||||||
Darrel "Double D" Anderson | August 16, 2003 | 30 | Shot and killed | ||||||||
Nujabes | February 26, 2010 | 36 | Car accident | [153] | |||||||
D-Boy | October 6, 1990 | 22 | Shot and killed | ||||||||
D-Boy Killa Stone | January 31, 2013 | Natural causes | [154] | ||||||||
Handy | May 19, 2004 | Car accident | |||||||||
Priceless Game | August 13, 2002 | 23 | Shot and killed | [155] | |||||||
Static Major | February 25, 2008 | 33 | Myasthenia gravis | ||||||||
Kenny Clutch | February 21, 2013 | 27 | Shot and killed | [156] | |||||||
Lil Ced | February 20, 2013 | 24 | Shot and killed | [157] | |||||||
Jimme Wallstreet | June 20, 2013 | 25 | Shot and killed | [158] |
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