Prodigy of legendary rap group Mobb Deep pronounced dead at age 42
R.I.P. Rap Legend Prodigy Of Mobb Deep Has Passed Away At Age 42
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Mobb Deep’s Prodigy Falls Dead At Age 42
According to Nas, Mobb Deep’s Prodigy has passed away at age 42.
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XXL was sent an official statement from Mobb Deep’s publicist:
“It is with extreme sadness and disbelief that we confirm the death of our dear friend Albert Johnson, better known to millions of fans as Prodigy of legendary NY rap duo Mobb Deep. Prodigy was hospitalized a few days ago in Vegas after a Mobb Deep performance for complications caused by a sickle cell anemia crisis. As most of his fans know, Prodigy battled the disease since birth. The exact causes of death have yet to be determined. We would like to thank everyone for respecting the family’s privacy at this time.”
For those who weren’t aware, Prodigy battled sickle cell anemia since the day he was born.
P and his partner, Havoc, became icons of street hip-hop in the early 90s and went on to release records that many consider to be cornerstones of the culture.
It’s a sad day for hip-hop.
R.I.P. Prodigy. Our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to his family, friends, fans, and all those who loved him.
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Terrible terrible news damn #prodigy no words. Im live on shade 45 sirius xm right now tune in we gonna talk all things P
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) June 20, 2017
I can't right now. #PRODIGY
— PHAROAHE MONCH (@pharoahemonch) June 20, 2017
Prodigy back in his come up days…. (1996) #RIP pic.twitter.com/FhO3tfZAad
— DatPiff (@DatPiff) June 20, 2017
Ahh man… R.I.P Prodigy. I'm really, really sad right now. Like… Wow. 🙏🏽
— Joell Ortiz (@JoellOrtiz) June 20, 2017
I'm sick to my stomach, what terrible news to wake up to. RIP Prodigy one of my favourite rappers of all time, can't believe this.
— Boi-1da (@Boi1da) June 20, 2017
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We're saddened to hear about the passing of Prodigy of the iconic rap duo Mobb Deep. He was 42 years of age. pic.twitter.com/vFaEkjTrWb
— CASSIUS (@CassiusLife_) June 20, 2017
Love and light to the family and friends of Prodigy.
One of Queen’s finest. He will be greatly missed.
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) June 20, 2017
Damn Man. Prodigy dying hurt. Sad for Hip Hop.
— Charlamagne Tha God (@cthagod) June 20, 2017
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