Over the years, several successful rappershave perishedbefore their time, due to murder, drug overdoses, natural causes, and a variety of other reasons. Some rappers were shot, while others perishedfrom cancer and heart attacks.
Who is the best-known rapper who has left us? Which of these fallen lyrical poetshad the greatest impact ontoday's top hip hop releases? Tupac Shakur tops our list. Tupac Shakurperished 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, passedon 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 XXXTentacionwere some of the youngest deceased rappers to be added tothe list.Several famous rappers have perishedafter 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, fromcancer.
Are you surprised that so many rappers have died?Pour one out for your homies.
