PHILADELPHIA- Rapper Malik Abdul Basit, from the rap group The Roots has died at the age of 47.
A publicist for The Roots released a statement confirming Malik’s passing on social media.
The publicist wrote: It is with heavy hearts and tearful eyes that we regretfully inform you of the passing of our beloved brother and long time Roots member Malik Abdul Basit.”
May he be remembered for his devotion to Islam, His loving brotherhood and his innovation as one of the most gifted MCs of all time.
We ask that you please respect his family and extended family in our time of mourning such a great loss.”
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