The shocking news about the sudden death of legendary Mobb Deep lyricist, Prodigy, took the Hip-Hop community by storm. Many close friends have spoken publicly via social media about their personal experiences with Prodigy. Queensbridge rapper, Cormega used his personal Facebook page to share a heartfelt and emotional message to eulogize his friend and frequent music collaborator.
“Sometimes the stars align and create something that is so captivating that you feel honored being there in that moment understanding when it leaves you will never again witness such a moment.” Cormega continued: “Queensbridge has lost one of its brightest stars one that at times shined brighter than all while simultaneously being the guiding light for others (including myself) to find their way. One of hip-hop’s greatest dreams will never be fulfilled because the moment that was, will never be and we are all looking at the void in the sky.
“P and I shared mutual admiration even when it was alliance versus allegiance I always tried to be the voice of reason. I didn’t like how he spoke of people in his book even though he spoke highly of me in the book I just didn’t understand his consequential reasoning for how he spoke of others. In hindsight I guess that’s what defined P. He always did something that made us question ‘why the fuck he did that’ but he always ascended from the treacherous waters he willingly dived in.
“I regret that I won’t see him again in this life but I have so many memories and so much appreciation for what he has done for me directly and indirectly. Some of my most memorable features were with P. He inspired me and never had to hear my verse to try to outshine me. He just did his verse and the rest, as they say, is history.Right now is the time for everyone to be there for Prodigy’s family and be the support that keeps Havoc sustained. Because no one can imagine what he is going through right now we all knew and loved P but it was Havoc who introduced us all to him. Lastly, love him or hate him you will never replace him for he was the HNIC”
Hip-Hop veterans, Cormega and Prodigy were frequent collaborators on songs. Their collaborations include “Three” from Prodigy’s first solo album HNIC, “Killaz Theme” from Cormega’s album Testament, and “What’s Ya Poison” from Mobb Deep’s album Murda Muzik, which you can listen to below.
