Hip-hop legend Ecstasy of rap group Whodini dead at 56
Ecstasy, born John Fletcher, reportedly died on Wednesday
Ecstasy from the group
Whodini has reportedly died.
Luminaires from the rap world on Wednesday took to social media to share the news of his passing. Ecstasy, real name John Fletcher, a third of the pioneering hip-hop trio that includes
Drew “
Carter and
Jalil Hutchins, was known to fans for his resonant voice and trademark Zorro hat. He reportedly died at the age of 56. A cause of death has not yet been revealed.
(L-R) Honorees Grandmaster Dee, Jalil Hutchins and Ecstasy of rap group Whodini attend the 4th Annual VH1 Hip Hop Honors ceremony at the Hammerstein Ballroom on October 4, 2007 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)