55 Rappers Who Died Young
Over the years, several successful rappers have perished before their time, due to murder, drug overdoses, natural causes, and a variety of other reasons. Some rappers were shot, while others perished from cancer and heart attacks.
Who is the best-known rapper who has left us? Which of these fallen lyrical poets had the greatest impact on today's top hip hop releases? Tupac Shakur tops our list. Tupac Shakur perished on September 13, 1996, at age 25, after being shot in Las Vegas a few days earlier. The infamous rapper death case remains unsolved to this day. The Notorious B.I.G., who many believe was involved with Tupac's demise, passed on March 9, 1997, at age 24, after being shot in an SUV. As with Pac, Biggie's case is also unsolved.
Bookmark this list for young rappers that died recently - as we'll keep updating the list - as well as memorable stars like Tupac and Biggie. It's always sad to see that a young rapper passed away. Pop Smoke and XXXTentacion were some of the youngest deceased rappers to be added to the list. Several famous rappers have perished after losing their battles with cancer. Adam Yauch, AKA MCA from the Beastie Boys, passed on May 4, 2012, at age 47, after succumbing to a cancerous parotid gland and lymph node. Guru, best known for being a part of the duo Gang Starr with DJ Premier, passed on April 19, 2010, at age 48, from cancer.
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Takeoff passed away on November 1, 2022. The youngest member of rap group, Migos, was found dead outside of a bowling alley in Downtown Houston, he suffered a gunshot wound. He was 28.
Takeoff, whose full name was Kirshnik Khari Ball, was a part of a rap trio that included his uncle, Quavo, and his cousin, Offset. The rap trio dominated the rap scene and parties around the world with their catchy, party anthems like “Bad and Boujee,” “Stir Fry,” “Motorsport,” “Versace," “T-Shirt,” “Walk It Talk It” and more. They've been releasing music together for 15 years.
Takeoff released some solo music as well with successful solo album “The Last Rocket.” He also collaborated with his uncle Quavo on new album “Only Built For Infinity Links” which was released on October 7, 2022.
“When you’re around Takeoff, there’s a sense of peacefulness about his aura,” Mr. Findling, a lawyer for Takeoff, said. “He listens to you, he looks at you, he’s more focused on what you have to say than what he has to say. The world was starting to learn about Takeoff. It was his time to shine.”
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PnB Rock was fatally shot during a robbery on September 12, 2022. He was 30.
A the end of the 2010s, PnB Rock burst onto the scene with two albums 2017's “Catch These Vibes” and 2019's “TrapStar Turnt PopStar.” PnB Rock had eight songs on the Billboard Hot 100 between 2016 and 2019, four of which were in 2019. The rapper had been featured on hits like 2017's “Everyday We Lit” with YFN Lucci, 2018's “Dangerous” with Meek Mill and Jeremih. In 2019, he had two star-studded collaborations one being with Lil Baby, Layton Greene, and City Girls on “Leave Em Alone," and the other with Ed Sheeran and Chance the Rapper on “Cross Me.”
Police believe that an Instagram post from PnB Rock was what alerted the robbers to his location.
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JayDaYoungan passed away after sustaining gunshot wounds. He was 24.
The Louisiana rapper was known for songs like “23 Island” and “Elimination.” In 2017, was in the running for a spot in XXL’s prestigious annual Freshman cover, which spotlights hip-hop’s rising talent. That same year he also dropped “The Real Jumpman 23” which made it to No. 86 on the Billboard 200.
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Trouble - real name Mariel Semonte Orr - passed away on June 5, 2022, after being shot during a home invasion in Conyers, GA. He was 34.
His label, Def Jam Recordings, confirmed his death on Instagram that same day. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the children, loved ones, and fans of Trouble. A true voice for his city, and an inspiration to the community he proudly represented. RIP Skoob,” the statement read.
Trouble was apparently at the house of an unidentified female companion when Jamichael Jones, who is wanted on allegation of murder, broke into the home. An information officer with the Rockdale County Sheriff's Department said Jones and Orr did not know each other, but Jones had previously been involved in a “domestic dispute” with the woman who lived in the house.
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J $tash
Rapper J $tash - real name Justin Joseph - died on January 1, 2022, in an apparent murder-suicide. He was 28.
Cops heard a report of domestic violence around on New Year’s Day, and when deputies arrived they found the bodies of Joseph, and Jeanette Gallegos at the scene, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department told People. Joseph had reportedly had an argument with Gallegos, who he had been dating for around a year, and locked the pair in the master bedroom. Gallegos has three sons, who were at the scene, though reportedly none of them were hurt.
The police investigation is ongoing.
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West Coast rapper Drakeo the Ruler - real name Darrell Caldwell - died on December 19, 2021, after being fatally stabbed in an altercation backstage at a Los Angeles music festival, where he had been scheduled to perform. He was 28.
His publicist, Scott Jawson, confirmed his death to CNN. "I can confirm his passing, but am in shock and unable to share any further details at this time. I'll be releasing a statement from his family as soon as we're able," Jawson said.
Drakeo released "I am Mr. Mosely" in 2015. He was known for his laid-back rapping style, and slang. However, his career kept being impacted by legal troubles. He was arrested in 2017 on a weapons charge, and again in 2018, in relation to the murder of a 24-year-old man. He was held at Men's Central Jail in Los Angeles County for several years, even releasing the album Thank You for Using GTL from behind bars. He released several more mixtapes after being released from jail, including The Truth Hurts.
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Slim 400
Rapper Slim 400 was shot and killed on December 9, 2021, in Inglewood. Many reported that he was 33 at time of death, but cops later said he was 34, per NBC News.
The shooting occurred on the 8600 block of 7th Avenue at around 7:50 p.m., and the Inglewood Police Department identified the victim as Slim 400 - real name Vincent Cohran. Paramedics treated the rapper on site before the L.A. County Fire Department took him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Inglewood police have said it is an ongoing investigation.
Slim 400 released his debut single "Turn Up" in 2013, after he was discovered by the Pu$haz Ink label, which is now defunct. He collaborated with late rapper Young Dolph on the 2019 single "Shake Back." Just hours before the shooting, Slim 400 had dropped a music video for his song "Caviar Gold."
Slim 400 had previously been shot in Compton in 2019. He had surgery to survive the attack.
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Young Dolph died in a shooting in Memphis, Tennessee on November 17, 2021. He was 36.
“All of us at APA are shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden and tragic loss of our dear friend and client, Young Dolph. The world has lost an icon, a great man and beloved artist who has been taken too soon. His dedication, drive, hard work, and loyalty to all those around him always came first and he will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this most difficult time," a representative from APA Agency said in a statement to Variety.
The shooting took place at Makeda’s Homemade Cookies in South Memphis. The store owner said Young Dolph walked in to buy cookies when someone drove up, shot, and killed him around 1 p.m., FOX News 13 reported. The rapper had previously been shot in September 2017, outside of a store in Hollywood.
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Lil Marlo
Lil Marlo, birth name Rudolph Johnson, was shot and killed on the evening of July 11th. His body was discovered after police responded to a call about a supposed car accident on an Atlanta highway. Page Six reported that "He is believed to have been shot while driving," and he was pronounced dead at the scene. His body was then brought to the The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office the following morning for inspection.
The circumstances were still being investigated at the time of the report, and neither suspects nor motive were revealed.
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Tray Savage
On June 19th, E! News reported that rapper Tray Savage had been shot dead in Chicago. He was 26. In the article, they write that "Multiple outlets report that Tray was driving his girlfriend to her house in the area at the time of the shooting." and noted the statement from the Chicago PD that he had been "shot in the neck and shoulder." There were no suspects at the time of the report, and an investigation was being held.
Savage is known not just for solo ventures but also for being a member of Chief Keef's Glo Gang.
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Fred the Godson
New York-based rapper Fred the Godson died April 23, 2020, after contracting the coronavirus. He was 35. The producer and musician, whose real name is Frederick Thomas, posted a photo on Instagram of himself in the hospital in early April, confirming his diagnosis and wearing a ventilator.
Fred the Godson was a frequent collaborator who worked with artists like Diddy, Meek Mill, and Pusha T. In 2020, he released a solo album and a collaboration album with Jay Pharoah titled Training Day. He is survived by his wife, LeeAnn Jemmott, and their two children.
On February 19, 2020, Brooklyn rapper Bashar Barakah Jackson, better known as Pop Smoke, was pronounced dead at a hospital in West Hollywood. He was 20 years old.
Rolling Stone, among others, reported that this was a murder that occurred during a home invasion by two masked gunmen. Police were called to the home at 4:20 that morning but the gunmen were not caught and law enforcement has not publicly identified possible suspects.
In response to Pop Smoke's passing, there has been an outpouring of support online from both fans and fellow industry members, with rappers such as Nicki Minaj writing, "Rest In Peace, Pop," and Republic Records releasing the statement, "Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family, friends and fans, as we mourn this loss together."
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Rapper Juice WRLD, popular for his chart-topping hit "Lucid Dreams," passed on December 8, 2019. The 21-year-old artist, whose real name is Jarad Anthony Higgins, reportedly suffered a seizure at Chicago's Midway Airport before being taken to a hospital and pronounced dead.
Juice WRLD rose to streaming stardom after finding success on SoundCloud. He was signed and debuted his album Goodbye & Good Riddance in May 2018, which went platinum. In the days prior to his passing, he was active on social media, telling his fans he'd be celebrating his birthday on December 2.
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Mac Miller passed on September 7, 2018 of an apparent drug overdose in his Los Angeles home.
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Rapper XXXTentacion, born Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy, was shot and killed on June 18, 2018. The 20-year-old rapper was shopping for motorcycles in South Florida when eyewitnesses claimed a gunman came up to his car and shot him. He "appeared lifeless with no pulse," and TMZ reported he was taken to the hospital as a Level 1 trauma patient.
The Broward County Sheriff's Office later confirmed Onfroy was declared dead at a nearby hospital.
Onfroy made headlines in early 2018 for allegedly beating his pregnant girlfriend. His last album, ?, dropped in March 2018 and debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 chart.
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Nipsey Hussle
Nipsey Hussle was shot in front of his store, The Marathon Clothing, in Los Angeles, on March 31, 2019.
The rapper passed later that day from his injuries. He was 33.
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The Notorious B.I.G., also known as Biggie Smalls, passed on March 9, 1997, at age 24, after being shot in an SUV in Los Angeles.
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Tupac Shakur passed on September 13, 1996, at age 25, after being shot in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas a few days earlier.
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Adam Yauch, AKA MCA from the Beastie Boys, passed on May 4, 2012, at age 47, after succumbing to a cancerous parotid gland and lymph node.
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Eazy-E passed on March 26, 1995, at age 31, due to complications with AIDS.
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Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes passed on April 25, 2002, at age 30, after being involved in a car accident in Honduras.
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Nate Dogg passed on March 15, 2011, at age 41, due to heart failure and complications from having multiple strokes.
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Ol' Dirty Bastard passed on November 13, 2004, at age 35, due to an overdose.
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Rapper Lil Peep passed on November 15, 2017, at the age of 21. The suspected cause was an OD of Xanax.
The young rapper, born Gustav Ahr, grew up in Long Island. He quickly grew an underground following thanks to a string of self-released mixtapes; his debut album, Come Over When You’re Sober (Part One), was released in August 2017.
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Jimmy Wopo
On June 18, 2018, 21-year-old rapper Jimmy Wopo - born Travon Smart - perished in a drive-by shooting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Another person was with Wopo and was transported to the local hospital in stable condition. The Pittsburgh Police released an official statement regarding the incident:
At approximately, 4:22 pm officers arrived in the 2400 block of Wylie Avenue for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers observed two males suffering from gunshot wounds inside a vehicle in the middle of the street. The vehicle was struck several times. Initial reports indicate this was an isolated incident. Both victims were transported to the hospital. One victim was transported in critical condition and later died at the hospital. The other victim was transported in stable condition. There are no other reported injuries and no reports of damage to any nearby property.
Wopo's manager, Taylor Maglin, confirmed his passing on Facebook and lamented the loss of his friend:
I lost my brother today and it's the worst feeling in the world. He was destined for greatness and he wanted the best for his friends, family, and community. We lost a great person today, but just know I will do everything in my power to make his memory live on forever. Love you bro. #LongLiveWopo.
Wopo became popular after his 2016 single "Elm Street" blew up on social media.
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Heavy D passed on November 8, 2011, at age 44, after collapsing outside of his Beverly Hills home.
His cause of death was later revealed as a pulmonary embolism, the result of a blood clot traveling to his lungs.
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Jason Mizell, AKA Jam Master Jay, passed on October 30, 2002, at age 37, after being shot in a recording studio in Queens.
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Fredo Santana
On January 19, 2018, Fredo Santana, age 27, perished of a fatal seizure at his Los Angeles home, most likely due to the liver and kidney problems caused by his heavy use of lean.
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J Dilla passed on February 10, 2006, at age 32, due to complications related to lupus.
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Proof
Proof passed on April 11, 2006, at age 32, after being shot multiple times in Detroit.
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Soulja Slim passed on November 26, 2003, at age 26, after being shot multiple times.
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Big Pun passed on February 7, 2000, at age 28, due to heart failure.
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Freaky Tah passed on March 28, 1999, at age 27, after being shot.
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Big Hawk passed on May 1, 2006, at age 36, after being shot multiple times in Houston.
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Dolla passed on May 18, 2009, at age 21, after being shot.
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Stretch
Stretch passed on November 29, 1995, at age 27, after being shot.
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On June 20, 2017, Prodigy passed at age 42 from complications related to his sickle cell anemia in Las Vegas, Nevada, after having been hospitalized a few days earlier.
He was performing in the Art of Rap Tour in Las Vegas with Havoc, Ghostface Killah, Onyx, KRS-One and Ice-T when he was hospitalized.
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Camoflauge
Camoflauge passed on May 19, 2003, at age 21, after being shot outside a recording studio in Savannah, Georgia.
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Joe C. passed on November 16, 2000, at age 26, due to degenerative celiac disease.
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Pimp C passed on December 4, 2007, at age 33, due to an accidental OD in conjunction with a sleep condition.
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Guru passed on April 19, 2010, at age 48, due to cancer.
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Camu Tao passed on May 25, 2008, at age 30, due to lung cancer.
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Natina Reed passed on October 26, 2012, at age 31, after being involved in a car accident.
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On October 29, 2018, Young Greatness was fatally shot outside a Waffle House in New Orleans.
Greatness, whose real name is Theodore Jones, was best known for his hit single "Moolah" in 2015 and was signed to Cash Money Records. He was 35.
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Big Moe passed on October 14, 2007, at age 33, after suffering a heart attack.
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MC Breed passed on November 22, 2008, at age 37, due to kidney failure.
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Charizma passed on December 16, 1993, at age 20, after being shot.
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Blade Icewood passed on April 19, 2005, at the age of 27, after being the target of a drive-by shooting.
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Big Ed passed July 8, 2001, at the age of 29, after succumbing to cancer.
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Bloodshed
Bloodshed passed on March 2, 1997, at the age of 22, after being involved in a car accident.
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Big Bank Hank passed on November 11, 2014, at age 57, due to cancer.
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Chris 'Mac Daddy' Kelly
Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly passed on May 1, 2013, at age 34, due to an OD.
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KMG the Illustrator
KMG the Illustrator passed on July 7, 2012, at age 43, due to a heart attack.
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Mac Dre AKA Andre Louis Hicks passed on November 1, 2004, at age 34, after being shot in an unsolved attack that may have stemmed from a payment dispute with a Kansas City club promoter.
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Craig Mack
On March 12, 2018, Craig Mack, 46, perished from heart failure at a hospital near his home at Walterboro, South Carolina.
