Ecstasy of Whodini has died at the age of 56.
Born John Fletcher, the legendary MC was a member of the Brooklyn-based hip-hop group that also consisted of lyricist Jalil Hutchins and turntable artist DJ Drew Carter aka Grandmaster Dee. The trio is credited for pioneering new jack swing with hits including “Friends,” “Five Minutes of Funk,” and “Freaks Come Out at Night.”
The hip-hop community took to social media to pay their respects including Questlove. “One Love to Ecstasy of the Legendary #Whodini. This man was legendary and a pivotal member of one of the most legendary groups in hip hop. This is sad man,” wrote The Roots drummer.