The late Mobb Deep rapper Prodigy died after choking on an egg in a freak accident while he was in hospital receiving treatment for his condition of sickle cell anaemia, it has been confirmed. The rap ...

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Prodigy, the beloved New York rapper who along with Havoc comprised the hip-hop duo Mobb Deep, died Tuesday. He was 42. “It is with extreme sadness and disbelief that we confirm the death of our dear ...

It’s been a couple days since the music world was shaken in the wake of legendary rapper Prodigy’s sudden passing. Now, his Mobb Deep group member, Havoc, reveals how he reacted to the heartbreaking ...

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Prodigy's death at 42 has sparked an outpouring of grief from fans and words of tribute and respect from his peers and collaborators. The wordsmith was one of the more celebrated rhymers of his ...

In a groundbreaking move that highlights the rich tapestry of hip-hop’s past and present, Future’s latest album features the iconic voice of Prodigy from Mobb Deep on multiple tracks. The inclusion of ...

The hip-hop community still mourns the loss of Prodigy, but fans will be able to get new music from him and his Mobb Deep partner before 2019. Earlier this week, Havoc appeared on MSNBC alongside host ...

Prodigy of Mobb Deep fame was one of the best lyricists of his era, and his bone-chilling raps still hold sway in today’s climate. Fans of Rapper P can rejoice after it was announced that Prodigy’s ...

Rapper Prodigy, one-half of the New York hip-hop duo Mobb Deep, died from "complications caused by a sickle cell anemia crisis," the rapper's rep confirmed to ET. He was 42. The rapper, whose real ...