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Lola Chantrelle Mitchell August 7, 1979 – January 1, 2023, better known by her stage name Gangsta Boo, was an American rapper, who was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee.

Kirshnik Khari Ball June 18, 1994 – November 1, 2022 known professionally as Takeoff, was an American rapper. He was best known as a member of the hip hop trio

Coolio -Artis Leon Ivey Jr. (August 1, 1963 – September 28, 2022), known professionally as Coolio, was an American rapper, record producer, and actor. Coolio achieved mainstream success in the

Marcel Theo Hall April 8, 1964 – July 16, 2021 better known by his stage name Biz Markie, was an American rapper, singer, DJ, record producer, actor, comedian, and writer.

Earl Simmons December 18, 1970 – April 9, 2021, known by his stage name DMX Dark Man X, was an American rapper, songwriter, and actor. He began rapping in the

Mark Anthony Morales February 19, 1968 – February 18, 2021, better known by the stage name Prince Markie Dee, was an American rapper, songwriter, producer, and radio personality. Morales was

Ermias Asghedom (August 15, 1985 – March 31, 2019), known professionally as Nipsey Hussle (often stylized as Nipsey Hu$$le), was an American rapper and songwriter from Los Angeles, California. Emerging