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Mister Cee’s Cause Of Death Revealed

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Mister Cee, the longtime New York DJ at Hot 97 who is often credited with discovering The Notorious B.I.G., died of diabetes-related coronary artery and kidney disease, his family confirmed in a statement provided to AllHipHop. The Medical Examiner of New York City confirmed the cause of death after he passed at the age of 57, last week.

“On behalf of the Lebrun, Wilson, Calixte families we want to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support for our brother, uncle, nephew Calvin ‘DJ Mister Cee’ Lebrun in the wake of his untimely passing. It’s a huge loss for our entire family, the borough of Brooklyn, and the entire Hip-Hop Community,” the family said. “The Medical Examiner of NYC determined that his cause of death was Diabetes related coronary artery/kidney disease. Details about the public funeral service will be announced shortly. We ask that you please respect the family’s privacy during this extremely difficult time. Thank you.”

Read More: Mister Cee Passes Away At 57, According To Reports

Mister Cee Poses With Big Daddy Kane

NEW YORK, NEW YORK–FEBRUARY 11: DJ Mister Cee (aka Calvin LeBrun) and Big Daddy Kane appear at a video release party for a Big. Daddy Kane (aka Antonio Hardy) music video project on February 11, 1991, in New York City. (Photo by Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

As for his relationship with The Notorious B.I.G., Cee served as a producer on his 1994 debut studio album, Ready to Die. He reflected on their relationship during an interview with Rock the Bells, last November. “The first time I met him was when his DJ, 50 Grand, rest in peace, brought Big to my house. The plan was we were going to redo the basement demo that he and 50 Grand put together,” Mister Cee recalled at the time. “Big was very shy. He would always talk with his head down and say, ‘Yo man, don’t be promising me nothing, man. If you say you’re going to do something, do it.’ And I’m like, nah, we’re going to redo the demo. We weren’t in a studio. We were at my house. I did it with two turntables, just cutting the record back and forth. We had a little cheesy mic that was better than the mic 50 Grand had at his house.”

Upon news of Cee’s death, many noteworthy names in hip-hop shared condolences on social media including DJ Premier, 50 Cent, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Peter Rosenberg, Queen Latifah, and more. Be on the lookout for further updates on Mister Cee on HotNewHipHop.

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Dungeon Family Says Goodbye To Rico Wade: “We Have Lost An Invaluable Friend”

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Earlier today, it was revealed that beloved Atlanta hip-hop pioneer Rico Wade has passed away at the age of 52. Countless social media users and peers have been sharing their condolences for the artist’s family online since, and celebrating the remarkable impact he had on hip-hop culture. Questlove, 2 Chainz, Big Gipp, and more have posted tributes. Future, a cousin of the late Dungeon Family co-founder, also shared some heartfelt words following news of his passing. Rico Wade’s cause of death has not yet been revealed.

As the community continues to mourn the loss of Wade, the Dungeon Family has issued a statement about his passing on the official Organized Noize Instagram account. “We are devastated by the news of the passing of our dear brother Rico Wade,” the collective’s statement begins. “The world has lost one of the most innovative architects in music, and we have lost an invaluable friend.”

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Dungeon Family Remembers “One Of The Most Innovative Architects In Music”

“Rico was the cornerstone of Organized Noize and the Dungeon Family, and we will forever treasure his memory and the moments we shared, creating music as a united team,” they also write. “Our hearts weigh heavy with sorrow, and we kindly request privacy and empathy during this challenging period. Rico’s presence will always have a special spot in our hearts, and in the music we presented to the world.”

Prior to his passing, Wade collaborated with Killer Mike on his Grammy-winning album Michael. Amid the news, he shared a heartfelt message about the late artist’s legacy. “I deeply appreciate your acceptance into The Dungeon Family, mentorship, Friendship and Brotherhood. Idk where I would be without ya’ll,” he said. “This is a part of the journey. You told me ‘It ain’t been hard throughout the journey, it’s been a Journey’ . The journey ain’t gonna be the Same Journey without U. Like U say tho Umma ‘Stay Down on it’……we all are. Love and Respect, Michael.” What do you think of the Dungeon Family’s statement on the passing of Rico Wade? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Cam’ron Blasts Caitlyn Jenner For Brutal OJ Simpson Tweet

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Cam’ron went after Caitlyn Jenner during the latest episode of his and Mase’s It Is What It Is show. After the NFL legend passed away at the age of 76, earlier this week, Jenner wrote on Twitter: “Good Riddance.” Simpson was a controversial figure for decades following the infamous 1995 acquittal for the murder of his ex-wife and one of her friends. Despite this, he made frequent appearances on Cam and Mase’s show.

“I don’t understand how n****s is still convicting n****s [when] they won the case,” Cam said on Friday. “I seen muthafuckin’ Caitlyn Jenner write some sh*t — ‘Good riddance.’ Caitlyn Jenner, you killed n****s in Calabasas [while] talking ’bout paparazzi was chasing you. And you was Bruce! Nothing to do with transgender sh*t or nothing like that, but I’m just trying to say the paparazzi wasn’t on Bruce to where you had to be running to kill n****s. You ain’t Princess Di[ana], n***a. The fuck you mean the paparazzi was on you, n***a?”

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OJ Simpson Appears In Los Angeles Superior Court

LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 8: O. J. Simpson sits in Superior Court in Los Angeles 08 December 1994 during an open court session where Judge Lance Ito denied a media attorney’s request to open court transcripts from a 07 December private meeting involving prospective jurors. Final selection of alternate jurors by attorneys in the double murder case is expected later this afternoon. (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Cam concluded: “You killed n****s and you paid n****s $800,000 because you was wrong. If you wasn’t wrong, you would’ve fought it. You killed n****s, admitted to killing n****s and then paid n****s becasue you killed n****s.” He was referencing the 2015 car crash Jenner was involved in that claimed one life. Check out his and Mase’s full remarks below.

Cam’ron & Mase Discuss OJ Simpson

In response to people bringing up the fatal car crash, Jenner wrote on Twitter: “I know you all think it’s cute to compare a fatal car accident (with multiple vehicles involved) to a BRUTAL MURDER… But Remember… OJ said something to the effect of… I could kill her (Nicole) and get away with it bc I’m #OJSimpson.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Cam’ron and OJ Simpson on HotNewHipHop.

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Killer Mike Shares Heartfelt Message For Rico Wade’s Passing

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Killer Mike announced the passing of the iconic Atlanta rapper, Rico Wade, on Instagram, on Saturday. The 52-year-old was a key figure in southern hip-hop and a member of The Dungeon Family and Organized Noize. Further details on his death remain unavailable at the time of publishing.

“I don’t have the words to express my deep and profound sense of loss. I am Praying for your wife and Children, I am praying for the Wade family, I am praying for us all, I deeply appreciate your acceptance into The Dungeon Family, mentorship, Friendship and Brotherhood. Idk where I would be without ya’ll. This is a part of the journey. You told me ‘It ain’t been hard throughout the journey, it’s been a Journey.’ The journey ain’t gonna be the Same Journey without U. Like U say tho Umma ‘Stay Down on it’……we all are.” Other artists, including CeeLo Green and Pete Rock, shared messages in the comments section

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Killer Mike & Big Boi Pose With Rico Wade

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 25: Big Boi, Killer Mike and Rico Wade attend Killer Mike Grammy Celebration at Knife Modern Mediterranean on February 25, 2024, in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)

Other fans also shared supportive responses in the comments section. “Damn…Rico will always be one of the best things that happened to Atlanta music,” one user wrote. Another added: “Never met him and I’m gutted. I absolutely adored him. One of my dreams in life was to work with him. Absolutely BRILLIANT. A titan. Man this REALLY HURTS to read. I don’t even know what to say. My condolences. Such a HUGE LOSS.” Check out Mike’s post on Instagram below.

Killer Mike Mourns Rico Wade

 
 
 
 
 
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Wade was also a cousin of fellow Atlanta rapper, Future, who has yet to react to the news publically. Be on the lookout for further updates on Rico Wade’s passing on HotNewHipHop.

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Fred Goldman Calls OJ Simpson’s Death A “Reminder” Of His Late Son Ron’s

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Earlier today, OJ Simpson’s family took to his official Twitter/X account to announce that he’s succumbed to his months-long battle with cancer. His passing has since garnered countless reactions from fans and critics alike, many of which revolve around his controversial legal battle in the 90s. For those who don’t know, he was accused of killing his ex-wife Nicole Brown, as well as her friend Ronald Lyle Goldman, at her Los Angeles home in 1994. After his arrest and highly publicized trial, OJ was acquitted.

Despite his acquittal, much of the public continued to believe that OJ was responsible for Brown and Goldman’s deaths. Goldman’s family, for example, later took OJ to civil court, where he was found liable for his and Brown’s deaths and ordered to pay their loved ones millions. A majority of OJ’s debt was not paid off prior to his passing.

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Fred Goldman Reacts To OJ Simpson’s Death

O. J. Simpson sits in Superior Court in Los Angeles 08 December 1994 during an open court session where Judge Lance Ito denied a media attorney’s request to open court transcripts from a 07 December private meeting involving prospective jurors. Final selection of alternate jurors by attorneys in the double murder case is expected later this afternoon. (POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Ron Goldman’s father Fred, who was frequently spotted throughout the trial, has now weighed in on the former athlete’s death. According to him, he’s more focused on remembering the lives of his son and Nicole Brown than that of OJ. “This is just a reminder for us of how long Ron has been gone, how long we have missed him and nothing more than that,” Fred Goldman told PEOPLE in an exclusive interview today.

“That is the only thing that is important today. It is the pain from then until now. There is nothing today that is more important than the loss of my son and the loss of Nicole. Nothing is more important than that,” he also added. What do you think of Fred Goldman’s reaction to OJ Simpson’s death? Are you surprised or not? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Meek Mill Reacts To Phat Geez’s Death: “Philly Is A Terrible Place For Black People To Live”

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Meek Mill remarked that his hometown of Philadelphia is a “terrible place for Black people to live” in a post on Twitter, on Monday, while reacting to the death of local rapper Phat Geez. Geez was shot and killed on Sunday night on the 1200 block of N. Taney Street. Police have yet to identify a suspect in the case.

“Rip phat geez…..Philly is a terrible place for black people to live… you see too much death!!!! Smh,” Meek wrote. On his Instagram Story, he added: “If Phat really got killed in the holy month of Ramadan while fasting…. I think it’s time we fully break the streets up in Philly! A lot of dummies with guns!”

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Meek Mill Performs At Little Caesars Arena

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 19: Meek Mill performs at Little Caesars Arena on January 19, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images)

In another post, he shared the music video to the late rapper’s song, “No Gunzone.” He wrote: “Phat Geez – No Gunzone (Official Video) via @YouTube I never heard this til your passing … just give a listen to how hurt and torn about trying to survive Philly the streets these young black men are! Listen to the words. Just listen to the words of when you know you’re gonna go to jail if you carry a gun and the reality of how easy it is to lose your whole life for no reason to murder!” In more posts, he brought up PnB Rock, another Philadelphia rapper who died in 2022 at the hands of gun violence. While he was killed in Los Angeles, Meek related it back to his reputation in Philly.

Meek Mill Speaks Out On Phat Geez’s Death

Check out some of Meek’s posts about the incident above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Meek Mill on HotNewHipHop.

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Bo$$ Passes Away, Hip-Hop Pays Tribute

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Detroit rapper Bo$$, who was the first female rapper to sign with Def Jam West, has passed away. UGK legend Bun B confirmed the news in a post on Instagram, Monday night. A cause of death was not mentioned.

“Rest in peace to my big sis Lichelle Laws AKA Boss. One of the best female MCs and a dear friend. Give Rick Royal a hug for me. Long Live The Org!” he wrote. Many artists joined in on paying their respects in the comments section. Jermaine Dupri, The D.O.C., DJ Premier, as well as Monica, and more all left behind remarks. Willie D wrote: “She fought a good fight for a long time. May she rest in eternal love and peace.” Premier commented: “Damn! Worked with her on the Deeper Remix at D & D. She was Raw even in person.”

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Bun B Pays Respect To Bo$$

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While further details on her passing seem to remain private, Bo$$’s family set up a GoFundMe for her in 2021 to get help paying medical bills. They explained at the time that she suffered from a renal disease and needed a kidney transplant. She had previously suffered a major stroke and seizure in 2017. “We are now trying to see if the family can get a specialized procedure for her,” the GoFundMe description read. “The procedure is costly and we wanted to reach out to her extended family, her friends and fans, to ask for assistance with helping her to be blessed with this procedure to help her to get back to her health. The funds are needed as soon as possible to set her up for the procedure. After this procedure she will be on the kidney list for a transplant from a donor, once we receive one.”

The GoFundMe ended up hitting its goal of $17,000. Check out Bun B’s post above and be on the lookout for further updates on Bo$$’s passing on HotNewHipHop.

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Yelawolf Says He Gave Away Everything He Owned After Mac Miller Died

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Yelawolf says he gave away over $100,000 in clothing after Mac Miller‘s death. He reflected on his grieving process during an appearance on the Bootleg Kev Podcast, last weekend. In doing so, he recalled how the two met at an event for XXL.

“I love Mac, man. Mac is the best, dude. I love Mac so much,” he said. “When Mac passed, dude, I was so hurt from that that I gave away everything I own. That’s a true story. I gave away every article of clothing that I own when Mac passed, the next day. Just ’cause I felt like I needed to do something nice. No one really knew how cool he and I really were ’cause we didn’t do music. When we first kicked it, it was the cypher. It wasn’t even a cypher, it was like a freestyle for the XXL cover. So everybody did a verse. And Mac, dude, he might have been, God, 19? I mean, he was young, young.”

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Yelawolf Speaks At The Grammy Museum

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 07: Yelawolf speaks onstage at The Drop: Yelawolf & Shooter Jennings at The GRAMMY Museum on November 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

He continued: “And I pull a cigarette out and we were chilling. He’s lit. He’s like, ‘Oh, that’s what we’re doing?’ He pulled a cigarette out, he fucking lit a cigarette up. And it was a very affectionate, almost an instant big brother role. Like, ‘Alright, dude. Let’s go. I see you.’” Later in the interview, he spoke more broadly about their relationship. “He went on to make incredible music, obviously,” he said. “We’ve done tours together, dude. I’ve done shows with Mac in the Swiss Alps, bro. That was my homie, man. When he passed, I had just text him weeks before. Just tapping in, you know what I mean?”

Yelawolf Reflects On Mac Miller

Miller died from an accidental drug overdose of cocaine, fentanyl, and alcohol back in 2018. He was just 26. Be on the lookout for further updates on Yelawolf on HotNewHipHop.

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Legendary NFL Reporter Chris Mortensen Dies At 72, Peyton Manning & More React

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Chris Mortensen, who reported on the NFL for over three decades and made frequent appearances on Sunday NFL Countdown, Monday Night Countdown, SportsCenter, and more programs, has died at the age of 72. While a cause of death has not been made public, he was diagnosed with Stage 4 throat cancer in January 2016. He stepped down from his role at ESPN “to focus on my health, family and faith,” last year.

In response to the tragic news, many voices in the sports world are speaking out on social media. Peyton Manning wrote on Instagram: “We lost a true legend. Mort was the best in the business and I cherished our friendship. I trusted him with my announcement to sign with the Broncos and with the news of my retirement. I will miss him dearly and my thoughts and prayers are with Micki & his family. Rest in peace, Mort.”

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Chris Mortensen Speaks With Roger Goodell On ESPN

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on the ESPN set with Chris Mortensen prior to the Minnesota Vikings and Washington Redskins game at FedEx Field in Washington D.C. on September 11, 2006. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

Mortensen joined ESPN in 1991. His colleague at the network, Adam Schefter, also wrote on social media: “An absolutely devastating day. Mort was one of the greatest reporters in sports history, and an even better man. Sincerest condolences to his family, and all who knew and loved him. So many did. Mort was the very best. He will be forever missed and remembered.” Check out Manning and Schefter’s posts on social media below.

Peyton Manning & Adam Schefter Mourn Chris Mortensen

 
 
 
 
 
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Throughout his career in journalism, he was nominated for two Pulitzer Prizes. He also penned the book, Playing for Keeps: How One Man Stopped the Mob from Sinking its Hooks into Pro Football. Be on the lookout for further updates on the NFL on HotNewHipHop.

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French Montana On Nipsey Hussle’s Murder: “One Of The Most Disgusting Things I’ve Ever Seen”

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French Montana reflected on the killing of Nipsey Hussle during his latest appearance on The Breakfast Club, Friday. He says that watching the rapper get murdered while trying to help his community and launching a clothing store scared him away from doing the same.

“I feel like watching that video with Nip was one of the most disgusting things I’ve ever seen in my life,” he said. “All he was trying to do was just try to change his neighborhood and just bring some great things back and try to buy his block. I feel like watching that scared me away from trying to do the same thing.”

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French Montana Attends “Mac & Cheese 5” Listening Party

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 23: French Montana attends the “Mac & Cheese 5” Listening Hosted By French Montana on February 23, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

From there, he discussed the late Coke Boys rapper, Chinx. Montana continued: “Look what happened to Chinx. Chinx got shot in Queens. Look what happened to a lot of people that don’t have a name, a lot of fallen soldiers. So why come back and do that?” Hussle died in the parking lot of his store, Marathon Clothing, in 2019 at the age of 33. He was shot 10 times and kicked in the head. The Los Angeles Police Department arrested then-29-year-old Eric Ronald Holder Jr. for the attack. He was later sentenced to 60 years in prison. Check out Montana’s full appearance on The Breakfast Club below.

French Montana Speaks With “The Breakfast Club”

The interview comes after Montana dropped his new album, Mac & Cheese 5. The 21-song project features collaborations with Kanye West, Lil Baby, Rick Ross, JID, and many more artists. In a separate interview with TMZ on the same day, Montana explained why one version of the project features a tracklist comprising 126 songs. That version features the original songs as well as, explicit, clean, sped-up, slowed-down, and more different copies. Be on the lookout for further updates on French Montana on HotNewHipHop.

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