List of 2024 Rapper: Who Passed Away
In July, Chino XL and DJ Polo died in their sleep at age 50 (in his home) and 63 (also at home).
Former 1017 rapper Enchanting tragically passed away in June, she was only 26 years old. The rising Texas rapper passed away the day after being admitted to an ICU in Dallas due to a medical issue of undisclosed nature on June 10.
Her death prompted condolences from the hip-hop world, with well wishes coming in from artists like Coi Leray and Yella Beezy — as well as her former label head Gucci Mane, who took to Instagram writing: “So sad to have to say R.I.P a great young lady a true star we gone all miss you Chant.”
At the time of publishing, her death has simply not been ruled on.
DJ Mister Cee, an important hip-hop head staple in the game for being one of its best record spinners. The former Hot 97 mainstay passed away at the age of 57 on April 10 due to diabetes-related coronary artery and kidney disease.
A list of the rappers and other hip-hop artists we lost in 2024.
Fred the Godson
Date of Birth:
August 7, 1979
Date of Death:
1/1/2024
Cause of Death:
Drug overdose
Tay-K
Date of Birth:
June 16, 2000
Death Date:
Feb 2024
Cause of Death:
Prison incident
Rapper Boss
Date of Birth:
14 August,1969
Died:
March 11, 2024
Cause of death:
Death due to kidney malfunction
Boss, who rose to fame in 1993 with her album Born Gangstaz was an early female voice of gangsta rap. While her career is brief, she left a memorable mark on the rap industry.
DJ Mister Cee
Born:
August 17, 1966
Died:
April 10, 2024
Cause of death:
Coronary and renal disease due to diabetes
Rico Wade
Birthdate:
Feb. 26, 1972
Died:
April 13, 2024
Cause of Death:
Heart Attack.
One of the original members is Rico Wade who formed Organized Noize with production sound for Outkast, Goodie Mob and others. He was instrumental in defining the sound of The Dungeon Family, and therefore also Southern rap as a whole.
Brother Marquis
Birthdate:
April 2, 1967
Died:
June 3, 2024
Cause of Death:
Heart attack
Brother Marquis, a member of the Miami rap crew 2 Live Crew -notorious for their raunchy lyrics and legal battles over free speech issues — He is considered an important figure in the history of Southern rap.
Enchanting
Birthdate:
Oct. 9, 1997
Died:
June 11, 2004
Cause of Death:
Unknown
Enchanting is a up and coming artist from Texas who really can rap but with melodic flows she has sultry vocals. And she’s got the hip hop scene in a tizzy, thanks to that ear-nipping style as well and with her signed over at 1017 Records.
Foolio
Birthdate:
June 21, 1998
Died:
June 23, 2004
Cause of Death:
Homicide
A rapper from Jacksonville Florida, Foolio has a unique voice & storytelling ability and is also one of the main figures in the ongoing feud between rival Jacksonville rap crews. His music mirrors the reality of life on streets.
DJ Polo
Birthdate:
April 20, 1969
Died:
July 27, 2024
Cause of Death:
Unknown
Chino XL
Birthdate:
April 8, 1974
Died:
July 28, 2024
Cause of Death:
Unknown
Rap-actor and wordsmith extraordinaire, one of the best to ever touch a mic on wax or battle. Known for his witty wordplay and controversial lyrics, he broke out in the ’90s earning a reputation as an elite emcee.
BeatKing
Birthdate:
Nov. 24, 1984
Died:
Aug. 15, 2024
Cause of death:
Pulmonary mating.
Houston rap/producer BeatKing specializes in club anthems and viral hits. He is well known for his high energy, comedic lyrics and garnered a large following in Southern Rap.
Fatman Scoop
Birthdate:
Aug. 6, 1971
Died:
Aug. 30, 2024
Cause of Death:
Unknown
Best known for his mega smash single in the early 2000’s called “Be Faithful,” Fatman Scoop is a hype man, hot radio personality and master of ceremony.
He is a voice that has become synonymous with hip hop and club music — but his vocal style, more so than the man behind it remains another much-discussed subject of conversation.
Rich Homie Quan
Birthdate:
Oct. 4, 1989
Died:
Sept. 5, 2024
Cause of Death:
Unknown
He died at the age of 33. Rich Homie Quan Rapper from Atlanta for his melodic flow, with hits like “Type of Way”. He gained prominence in the mid 2010s and first became core to trap music, along with Southern rap.
Whether still working, or at their prime years ago these artists have all made an impact on hip hop. And their legacies, styles and influence are all across the musical spectrum.