It is being reported that hip-hop legend Prodigy has passed away at 42-years-old in Las Vegas, Nevada. For years the rapper has battled with health problems, stemming from his sickle cell condition. As of now the cause of death is unknown.
Fellow QB rapper, Nas was the first to report the news, sharing a post on his Instagram that read, “QB RIP King P. Prodigy 4 Ever.”
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Prodigy performed in Vegas over the weekend along with Mobb Deep’s second member, Havoc, Ghostface Killah, Ice-T, KRS One, Onyx, and others as part of the “Art of Rap” tour. Last week he also performed at Hot 97’s “Summer Jam” concert.
In the early 90s, Prodigy along with Havoc created Mobb Deep in the Queensbridge section of New York City. The duo spawned eight albums with their biggest hits being “Shook Ones” and “Quiet Storm”. In Paul Edward’s 2009 “How To Rap” book he called the group, “one of the most critically acclaimed hardcore East Coast Hip-Hop groups.” Prodigy also released eight albums of his own and his biggest solo hit was “Keep It Thoro”.
Rest In Power, Prodigy.
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