The Full List Of Famous Hip-Hop Artists Who Died In 2021

The whole of this year has been riddled with back-to-back deaths within the Hip-hop community

Below we are going to look at some of the major Hip-Hop artists who have lost their lives since the beginning of 2021 till now.

1. Young Dolph

Adolph Robert Thornton Jr. (born July 27, 1985) better known as Young Dolph was an American professional rapper, singer, and songwriter.

The Chicago-bred rapper was shot and killed on November 17, 2021, in Memphis, Tennessee while buying cookies from a local bakery.
Law enforcement officers are yet to make any arrests but video footage of 2 armed suspects marching into the shop was released to the public two weeks later.
2. DMX

Earl Simmons popularly known as DMX was not only the first rapper but also the first artist to debut five consecutive albums at No 1 on the Billboard Hot 200 chart.

On April 2, 2021, he was hospitalized in New York due to a cocaine-induced heart attack. He, however, failed to recover and died from multiple organ failures 7 days later at the White Plains Hospital.
3. Drakeo the Ruler

Darrel Wayne Caldwell also known as Drakeo the Ruler was stabbed in the neck multiple time hours after performing at a Los Angeles festival headlined by Snoop Dogg.

He was also rushed to a nearby hospital but the injuries proved to be severe as he died the following day.
4. Kangol Kid

Kangol Kid (born Shaun Shiller Fequiere) is often regarded as one of the pioneers of Hip-hop. He was also the first Hip-hop artist to endorse a product through his official sponsorship with Kangol headwear. He was confirmed dead on December 18, 2021, after battling cancer for more than 10 months
5. Shock G

Shock G was best known for his role as the lead vocalist for the infamous Hip-hop group 'Digital Underground'. The 57-year-old met his fate back on April 22, 2021, in a Florida-based hospital. His death was reportedly caused by an accidental overdose of fentanyl, alcohol, and methamphetamine.
May all these hip-hop soul rest in peace[0x1f60e][0x1f625][0x1f625]. comment 'R.I.P' if you believe this journey is for all people.
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