This is a list of notable rappers and hip-hop musicians murdered since 1987. Two studies in the mid-2010s concluded that murder was the cause of half of hip-hop musician deaths.

Sep 15, 2025 · Over 20K music fans have voted on the 50+ Greatest Rappers Who Died Too Soon. Current Top 3: Tupac Shakur, Juice WRLD, The Notorious B.I.G.

May 1, 2022 · Shot and killed outside of a recording studio after being ambushed by rival YGZ gang members after he stopped affiliating with them and became a DOA member. It is …

Jul 6, 2025 · This year, the rap world has been rocked by news of the passing of several notable hip-hop artists. The year began with the tragic news of the death of DJ Unk.

Jul 17, 2024 · VIBE runs down the list of Hip-Hop artists who have died in 2024 so far from everyone to Rich Homie Quan to the legends like Fatman Scoop.

Dec 31, 2024 · Pour one out for the dead homies and take a look back at all the rappers, DJs and hip-hop personalities who died in 2024.

Jul 27, 2020 · Too many rappers have died too early, at the peak of their fame and influence, before they ever got a chance to get old. Here are some major pioneers and luminaries of hip …

Over the past few years, the music industry has lost some incredibly talented rappers. From tragic accidents to health issues, the rap community has mourned the loss of some of its brightest …

Dec 31, 2024 · 2024 has not been kind to hip-hop, saying goodbye to some of the genre's biggest stars. In memoriam, Music Times look at the extraordinary lives of some of those we lost this …

When John Ridley (Three Kings, Undercover Brother) met Brigante, he asked him who his favorite rapper was at the time. Without hesitation, Brigante went on to explain who that artist was and …