The Roots Star Malik B. Dead At 47

Published: Wednesday 29th Jul 2020 by Sam

In sad news, it’s been announced that Malik B, one of the founding members of The Roots, has died aged 47.

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The passing of the rapper, real name Malik Abdul Basit, was announced by his group:

‘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.’

The cause of death has not yet been shared.

 

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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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May he rest in peace.

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  1. Ichoo July 29, 2020

    RIP black king! 👑

  2. Fancy BISH July 29, 2020

    Erm ok. Next!

    • Ugghh July 29, 2020

      Carefully when you say “next”

      You might be next in line on the grim reaper’s list, hateful b****

    • Beauty Queen 💋Since 17 July 29, 2020

      Trashy racist bish u r so damn heartless. I’m hoping u r next!

      • Fancy BISH July 29, 2020

        @Clarkson, you are truly obsessed with me, but I stay winning 🤳🏽 You’re going straight to HELL this time cause you know you are behind this 👿 You are disgusting! No flavor having ass bish! Stop using my name and likeness UGLY…burn in pure HELL 🔥

    • Fancy BISH July 29, 2020

      @Clarkson Shayla Marilyn, you still at it….SAD! Get ya life!

      • Shayla Queen 👑 July 30, 2020

        Girl, it is NOT ME. DO NOT ATTACH MY NAME TO SOMETHING LIKE THIS.

  3. I hate bllcc n whyy July 30, 2020

    47 seems like that is alil young to die. Wonder if they will release the cause of death.

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