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Rico Wade’s Death: Funeral Service Details Revealed

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Rico Wade’s family has confirmed the funeral service arrangements for the late rapper following his tragic passing at the age of 52, earlier this month. He will be eulogized in a private funeral for family and close friends on Friday at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. While the event itself is private, the family has invited the media to attend to cover the arrivals of attendees. They are still planning a larger celebration of life event in the coming weeks.

While a cause of death has yet to be made official, prior to his passing, Wade had been dealing with health issues, including getting a heart valve repair. He discussed the situation during an interview with AllHipHop back in March. “My heart had ruptured a valve and it was dripping, and they just rerouted it,” he told the outlet. “I have heart conditions on my father’s side.”

Read More: Big Boi Calls Rico Wade’s Passing A “Different Type Of Hurt,” Honors His Legacy

Rico Wade Performs In Atlanta

Rico Wade performs at the Dungeon Family show at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia on April 20, 2019. (Photo by Julia Beverly/Getty Images)

Wade’s Organized Noize collaborators, Sleepy Brown and Ray Murray, addressed his death in a statement, earlier this month. “We are devastated by the news of the passing of our dear brother Rico Wade. The world has lost one of the most innovative architects in music, and we have lost an invaluable friend,” they wrote. “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. 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.”

Several other artists spoke out in the wake of Wade’s passing as well. Killer Mike, Big Boi, Metro Boomin, and more all shared tributes on social media. Be on the lookout for further updates on Rico Wade’s passing on HotNewHipHop.

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

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DJ Paul Explains Why He Missed Gangsta Boo’s Funeral

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2023 got off to an awful start when it was reported that Gangsta Boo tragically passed away on New Year’s Day. The “Where Dem Dollas At” rapper was only 43 years old.

Fellow Three 6 Mafia artist DJ Paul is the one responsible for confirming the news in an Instagram post. The funeral service took place on Saturday afternoon (January 14). Many friends and family members attended the event to pay tribute to the late rap pioneer. However, some were quick to notice that Paul wasn’t there.

Gangsta Boo and DJ Paul of Da Mafia Six attend Da Mafia Six In Concert at Webster Hall on March 18, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

On Sunday morning (January 15), the Three 6 Mafia producer took to his Instagram account to set the record straight. “I Don’t Owe None Of You Goofs The 2 Minutes It Took Me To Make This But You Betta Keep My Name To The Upmost!! Especially Bout My Love Ones!!! U Complainers Just Wanted To Pour Ya Fake Love On Me! Naw Bih!!” reads the beginning of the caption.

“And I Paid For #lordinfamous & koopstakn*cca Funerals!! And @snootiewild Funeral & Still Talk To His Family Every Month! We Family Now! Attending A Funeral & A Church Makes Some Of You Sinners Feel You Did Something Special Don’t It…. What Did U Do For Them Before Death???” he continues afterwards.

The producer ends the caption by saying, “Ps: The Producers Of Boo Funeral Tried They Best To Make Her Not Have Any Mafia Ties, Good Job! Rest Up Queen!!!”

“Let me explain something to you b*tch ass n*ggas out there, who got something to say about me not comin’ to Boo’s funeral. N*gga, I paid for the funeral, hoe. I’m on motherf*ckin tour. And even if I wasn’t, I don’t do funerals, n*gga. The last time I was at a funeral, it wasn’t nothin’ but a bunch of groupie ass motherf*ckin’ n*ggas,” Paul says explicitly in the video.

He goes on to explain his and Boo‘s love for each other. Furthermore, he details his role in her and the rest of the group’s success.

Long Live Gangsta Boo. What are your thoughts on the situation? Comment down below. Finally, make sure you stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest updates and stories.

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Big Scarr’s Girlfriend Calls Out His Family For Allegedly Shooting Music Video At Funeral

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It’s only been a few weeks since Big Scarr tragically passed away at just 22 years old. According to reports from his family, the 1017 rapper died from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs.

Unfortunately, the weeks following his death have been messy. It all began when the late artist’s siblings publicly called out his label boss, Gucci Mane, for ghosting the family. This is allegedly after he offered to cover the costs of the funeral soon after his passing.

Rapper Big Scarr performs onstage during Parking Lot Concert Series presents: Gucci Mane & The New 1017 at Gateway Center Arena on October 17, 2020 in College Park, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

Now, the late rapper’s girlfriend is joining in to call out his family for their mishandling of his passing. Additionally, she goes on to accuse them of shooting a music video at the funeral service.

“Y’all really FAILED Alex as family & friends. Y’all aired ALL his personal business out, from the preparation to the funeral till afterwards. Wtf happened to privacy?? Flexing in his jewelry like it’s yours. PUT HIS SH*T UP! He not here to put it on you so don’t wear that sh*t. EMBARRASSING as hell,” she writes in the lengthy Instagram post on Monday (January 9).

“It’s only one BIG SCARR he can never be duplicated! Can’t even grieve in peace! Too much clout chasing going on! Sh*t disgusting!” she continues afterwards.

Furthermore, the family also accuses the “Wake Up in the Sky” rapper of asking for Scarr’s 1017 chains back.

However, Gucci’s wife, Keysha Ka’oir took to her Instagram account to defend her and her man. In the post, she subsequently shares a photo of a receipt from a funeral home for $10,000. “PAYMENT DIRECTLY TO FUNERAL HOME! Leave my husband alone!” she writes. “We also sent FLOWERS & not even a THANK U,” she says in a separate post to her Instagram Story.

Scarr’s sister, Alexandra Woods, says that they did receive the $10,000 payment. However, she says it’s not enough. “That’s why we said he didn’t help.. That wasn’t enough. My brother funeral was 60K in all,” she allegedly says in an Instagram Live.

The “Havin Fun” rapper’s father has since spoken out, defending Gucci Mane amid all of the drama. “Certain things were said that shouldn’t have been said. It was wrong. Man-to-man, I wish someone would’ve just dialed my number and talked to your guy, 100. All this out of control. Gucci and them the best thing to ever happen to my son,” he says explicitly in an Instagram post.

Scarr dropped his debut album, Big Grim Reaper, in April of 2021 and was a prominent member of Gucci’s label, 1017 Records. Rest in peace Big Scarr.

What are your thoughts on the situation? Comment below. Finally, stay tuned to HNHH for all of the latest updates.

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