mtv MF Doom, Prolific Masked Underground Rapper, Dead At 49 The hip-hop legend is perhaps best known for Madvillainy, but his career spanned decades and over a dozen collaborations
12/31/2020
Daniel Dumile, the hip-hop artist who performed in a metallic mask under the moniker MF Doom for decades, has died, his family announced on Thursday (December 31). According to a note posted to his social media accounts, Doom died on October 31; no cause was given.
His wife, Jasmine, penned the statement that began, Begin all things by giving thanks to THE ALL! and was addressed to Dumile. The greatest husband, father, teacher, student, business partner, lover and friend I could ever ask for, it reads. Thank you for all the things you have shown, taught and given to me, our children and our family. Thank you for teaching me how to forgive beings and give another chance, not to be so quick to judge and write off. Thank you
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