Atlanta rap legend Rico Wade, recognized for his work with Outkast, Goodie Mob, Killer Mike, has died at age 52.
His household confirmed the devastating information in an announcement on Saturday morning as they revealed they had been ‘deeply saddened by the sudden and sudden passing of’ their ‘son, father, husband and brother.’
‘Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the lack of a proficient particular person who touched the lives of so many. We ask that you just respect the legacy of our cherished one and our privateness at the moment,’ his family members wrote.
They didn’t present a reason behind demise, or any additional particulars on his demise.
Atlanta rap legend Rico Wade, recognized for his work with Outkast, Goodie Mob, Killer Mike, has died at age 52; seen in 2019
Wade is survived by his mother, two sons, spouse Debbie Wade, and siblings.
Wade based the Dungeon Household collective within the early Nineties, alongside Ray Murray and Sleepy Brown.
The Hip hop group consisted of Huge Boi, André 3000, CeeLo Inexperienced, Huge Rube, Huge Gipp, Khujo in addition to his youthful cousin, Future.
Lots of Wade’s collaborators flocked to social media to precise their condolences to his household and mirror on his legacy.
‘I haven’t got the phrases to precise my deep and profound sense of loss. I’m Praying in your spouse and Kids. I’m praying for the Wade household. I’m praying for us all,’ Killer Mike captioned a black and white photographs of his late pal within the studio.
He continued: ‘I deeply recognize your acceptance into The Dungeon Household, mentorship, Friendship and Brotherhood. Idk the place I might be with out ya’ll.’
Below the 48-year-old Atlanta native (born Michael Santiago Render)’s submit, CeeLo Inexperienced commented a sobbing emoji.
His household confirmed the devastating information in an announcement on Saturday morning as they revealed they had been ‘deeply saddened by the sudden and sudden passing of’ their ‘son, father, husband and brother’
‘Our hearts are heavy as we mourn the lack of a proficient particular person who touched the lives of so many. We ask that you just respect the legacy of our cherished one and our privateness at the moment,’ his family members wrote (Wade pictured with Jamal Anderson and Goodie Mob in 2000)
Wade’s reason behind demise has not been confirmed; Wade (R) seen with Ray Murray (L); the hip-hop stars seen in 2002
‘Yooo that is loopy… wow,’ Child Cudi wrote below the slideshow.
Rattling, one other legend gone! We’ve misplaced 5 those who I do know within the final 4 days. Relaxation properly l @ricowadedf.’
Cudi, 40, proceeded to submit his personal tribute on Instagram, through which he wrote: ‘
Producer Jack Antonoff took to X to react to the information
Followers additionally remembered his legacy, with one writing: ‘We speak rather a lot about doing issues “for the tradition”… then there are the individuals who CREATED tradition. That goes past being proficient, past having imaginative and prescient. It is one thing that is within the entirety of your being. That was Rico Wade’
‘Large loss to the world of music. However a MONUMENTAL loss to Atlanta!,’ Johnta Austin wrote. ‘If it true that Atlanta influences every little thing, then Rico Wade influenced Atlanta! RIP Rico! Thanks for the music, the tradition, and the affect!!’
Producer Jack Antonoff took to X to react to the information.
‘Had the distinction to work with rico wade and arranged noize on gone now. these few days in atlanta perpetually modified bleachers and me as a producer. rico was a beautiful genius to be round – flying across the room searching for one thing wild. rico wade perpetually,’ he wrote.
‘Large loss to the world of music. However a MONUMENTAL loss to Atlanta!,’ Johnta Austin wrote. ‘If it true that Atlanta influences every little thing, then Rico Wade influenced Atlanta! RIP Rico! Thanks for the music, the tradition, and the affect!!’
Followers additionally remembered his legacy, with one writing: ‘We speak rather a lot about doing issues “for the tradition”… then there are the individuals who CREATED tradition. That goes past being proficient, past having imaginative and prescient. It is one thing that is within the entirety of your being. That was Rico Wade.’