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On Sunday, June 9, 2019, hip-hop lost a legendary personality, rapper, father and more in
Bushwick Bill. The 3’8 rapper, most known as a member of the
Geto Boys passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 52.
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Despite earlier reports that Bill passed away Sunday morning with premature posts from some of his peers, Bill’s family, and publicist informed the public late Sunday night that he died peacefully surrounded by family. His last words were to his son, Javon, whom he told, “I’ll love you, forever.”
Throughout Sunday, tributes poured in from the likes of Bill’s Houston rap peers such as ESG, Lil Keke to national mainstays like Biz Markie, Questlove and more.
See some of the tributes below.
