IP #31 Rappers & Dj’s we lost between 2020-2025

IP #31 Rappers & Dj’s we lost between 2020-2025

Between 2020 and 2025, the American hip-hop community mourned the loss of many influential figures due to gun violence, health issues, and accidental overdoses.
2025
DJ Unk (Anthony Leonard Platt): Died January 24, 2025, in Atlanta at age 43 following a heart attack.
Irv Gotti (Irving Lorenzo Jr.): The Murder Inc. founder passed away February 5, 2025, at age 54 after suffering a stroke and brain bleed.
Sayso P (Latorian Hunt): Fatally shot March 22, 2025, in Memphis during a targeted attack.
Jemini the Gifted One (Thomas Smith): Died March 27, 2025; cause of death not publicly disclosed as of late 2025.
Young Noble (Rufus Lee Cooper III): Member of the Outlawz, passed away July 4, 2025, at age 47.
G$ Lil Ronnie (Ronnie Sibley): Fatally shot March 3, 2025, at a car wash in Forest Hill, Texas.
Lil Xelly: Died January 17, 2025, in Rockville, Maryland.
Eazie: Died January 19, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee.
2024
Rich Homie Quan (Dequantes Devontay Lamar): Passed away in September 2024.
Enchanting: Passed away in 2024.
Brother Marquise: Member of 2 Live Crew, passed away in 2024.
Lil Scoom89: Passed away in 2024.
2022–2023
Takeoff (Kirsnick Khari Ball): Fatally shot in November 2022.
Coolio (Artis Leon Ivey Jr.): Passed away in September 2022.
Lil Keed (Raqhid Jevon Render): Died May 2022 due to eosinophilia leading to organ failure.
PnB Rock (Rakim Hasheem Allen): Fatally shot in September 2022.
Gangsta Boo (Lola Mitchell): Passed away in January 2023.
Magoo (Melvin Barcliff): Passed away in 2023.
Trugoy the Dove (David Jude Jolicoeur): De La Soul member, passed away in February 2023.
2020–2021
DMX (Earl Simmons): Passed away in April 2021.
Young Dolph (Adolph Thornton Jr.): Fatally shot November 17, 2021, in Memphis.
Drakeo the Ruler (Darrell Caldwell): Fatally stabbed December 19, 2021.
Pop Smoke (Bashar Barakah Jackson): Killed during a home invasion February 19, 2020.
King Von (Dayvon Daquan Bennett): Fatally shot November 6, 2020, in Atlanta.
MO3 (Melvin Noble): Fatally shot November 11, 2020, in Dallas.
MF DOOM (Daniel Dumile): Passed away October 31, 2020.
Chynna Rogers: Died April 8, 2020, from an accidental drug overdose.
Lexii Alijai: Died January 1, 2020, due to an accidental overdose.