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New Jersey rapper Apache died today, after battling an undisclosed, protracted illness. The former Flavor Unit MC, born Anthony Teaks, made his first appearance on '45 King Presents: The Flavor Unit.' His salacious single 'Gangsta B----,' a song dedicated to rugged love (and produced by A Tribe Called Quest, oddly enough), was his biggest hit reaching No ...

According to reports, Haitian rapper Evenson "Shacan Lord" Francis is the latest member of the Haitian rap community to be confirmed dead. The 31-year-old MC died when his recording studio collapsed during the earthquake on Jan. 12. Shacan Lord was a member of popular rap group Gasoline Clan, and considered by many to have been a "pioneer of Haitian hip-hop ...

According to reports, Haitian rapper Jean "Jimmy O" Alexandre has been confirmed dead. Jimmy was being sought by popular producer/rapper Wyclef Jean, who has been a major contributor to the Haitian relief fund, raising over $2 million towards emergency relief for the people of Haiti...

Rapper Busta Rhymes and singer/producer Akon have joined former Universal/Motown label executive Shanti Das in raising money for her organization May WE Rest in Peace, a charity aiding Detroit residents with burial arrangements for their loved ones ...

According to reports, legendary DJ Mr. Magic died of a heart attack this morning. Though few details are known about his death, his life was widely celebrated; he was one of hip hop's most influential characters in the 1980's. The DJ, born John Rivas, was the first to helm an exclusive rap mix show on a major station...

According to the NY Daily News, Ajile Turner, former manager of beatboxer Rahzel and DJ JS-1, died in a motorcycle accident in Brooklyn this past Friday night. Turner, who was also Chicago rapper Common's cousin and close friend, accidentally collided with a bicycle rider several blocks from his home in Fort Greene, Brooklyn at 10:45 PM...

As previously reported, legendary X-Ecutioners member and Busta Rhymes' DJ Roc Raida died on Saturday, Sept. 19, at the age of 37. At the time of our last report, the cause of the turntablist's death was unknown, but a statement from Roc Raida's family has been released, clearing up the details of his passing...

According to reports, legendary X-Ecutioners DJ Grand Master Roc Raida died this morning at the age of 37. Though very little information about the turntablist's death is available at the present time, the following statement was made by his representative; "The legendary Grand Master Roc Raida has passed away this morning...