The rapper died in Las Vegas following a Mobb Deep performance
Mobb Deep rapper Prodigy has died at the age of 42, his publicist confirms. The rapper died “a few days ago in Vegas after a Mobb Deep performance for complications caused by a sickle cell anemia crisis. As most of his fans know, Prodigy battled the disease since birth,” TMZ reports.
An exact cause of death has not been determined as of press time.
Prodigy, along with Havoc, formed Mobb Deep in New York City in the early Nineties and went on to become one of the most influential rap duos from the era. Jay-Z even credited the duo as a major influence during his Songwriters Hall of Fame induction last week in New York.
The rap community has shared their thoughts on Twitter.
Damn. RiP to the great one Prodigy. Rap game lost a legend the world lost a G. ?? to and for his fam. Love. MOBB
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) June 20, 2017
Rip prodigy. God bless his family and all his fans. Mobb forever.
— Wiz Khalifa (@wizkhalifa) June 20, 2017
#RIP Prodigy God Bless Your Soul pic.twitter.com/hUAbCmdXoM
— Big Boi (@BigBoi) June 20, 2017
prodigy was a great example of how a great emcee didn't need a bunch of tricks. he just hit you in the chest by being evocative and clear.
— bomani (@bomani_jones) June 20, 2017
Our deepest condolences to Prodigy's friends, family & fans. P, your influence and impact will last forever. #RIPProdigy
— Shady Records, Inc. (@ShadyRecords) June 20, 2017
I got you stuck off the realness, we be the infamous- Rest In Peace PRODIGY
— JoJo. (@iamjojo) June 20, 2017
Rest In Peace prodigy #reallyrics #hiphoplegend #legalmoney #mobbdeep4eva pic.twitter.com/WMMyMpTfCh
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) June 20, 2017
Prodigy was one of the people who raised me lyrically so I'll basically be sad all day..
— Nickle (@Royceda59) June 20, 2017
In remembrance of @MobbDeep’s Prodigy, tell us your favorite track of his. pic.twitter.com/HjVS5mZHDW
— Complex (@Complex) June 20, 2017
So sad to find out Prodigy has left this Earth. RIP to a true legend. We will never forget you fam. #mobbdeep #prodigy pic.twitter.com/ILWkN18xdL
— Scott Isbell (@scottisbell_) June 20, 2017
