The Hip-Hop world suffered a tremendous loss last week on Tuesday (Jun 20) when one half of the legendary Queens duo Mobb Deep, Prodigy, passed away at 42 after complications with sickle-cell.
Funeral arrangements for Prodigy, real name Albert Johnson, have been revealed and the home going service will be open to the public so fans can also get to send the H.N.I.C. MC off.
A flyer obtained by Billboard reveals that a special funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 29 in New York City at Frank E. Campbell, also known as “The Funeral Chapel.” Open public visitation will be allowed for family, friends and fans coming to pay their respects from 2 to 5 p.m.
Prodigy formed Mobb Deep with Havoc in the early ’90s, releasing their debut album, Juvenile Hell, in 1993. Their 1995 sophomore album, The Infamous, is labeled as one of the most classic and influential albums in Hip-Hop birthing the hit records “Survival of the Fittest”, “Temperature’s Rising”, and “Shook Ones.”
Havoc remembered his rhyme partner at The BET Awards on Sunday (June 25) as he and Lil Kim’ repped their “Quiet Storm” comrade.
“This week, Hip-Hop suffered a painful loss, with the sudden passing of our brother, Prodigy,” Lil’ Kim began. “His pen painted vivid pictures of street life. He made what was ugly sound beautiful.”
“For over 20 years, he and I went through it all, and seen it all. I’m going to miss my dude,” Havoc added. “This loss is painful. But the lyrical legacy he left us will impact the culture forever. Rest in peace, Prodigy. My brother.”
“We love you so much,” Lil Kim said. “We will never stop repping you. Forever, you live with us.”
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