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The rap music world is in mourning on Thursday, with beloved rapper and music producer Prince Markie Dee passing away at age 52, one day short of his 53rd birthday.
The rapper (real name Mark Anthony Morales), best known for being part of the rap trio dubbed The Fat Boys, passed away suddenly on Thursday, via TMZ.
No cause of death was given, though his passing was confirmed by SiriusXM’s Rock The Bells channel, where he hosted a radio show.
R.I.P.: The rap music world is in mourning on Thursday, with beloved rapper and music producer Prince Markie Dee passing away at age 52, one day short of his 53rd birthday
Prince Markie Dee dead: The Fat Boys rapper dies aged 52
Prince Markie Dee of 80s rap group The Fat Boys has died, according to his manager Louie Uncle Louie Gregory
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The Fat Boys - left to right: Buff Love (Darren Robinson), Prince Markie Dee (Mark Morales) and Kool Rock-Ski (Damon Wimbley) (Image: Getty Images)
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The Fat Boys Prince Markie Dee Dead at 52
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Prince Markie Dee, a member of the pioneering hip-hop group the Fat Boys, died on Thursday, the group’s manager, Louis Gregory confirmed. He was 52. No cause of death has been given.
“Forever in my Heart. Prince Markie Dee was more than a rapper; he was one of my very best and closest friends,” Gregory wrote on Twitter. “My heart breaks today because I lost a brother. I’ll always love you Mark and I’ll cherish everything you taught me. Tomorrow is your birthday, swing my way big bro.”