New York Yankees Honors Prodigy by Playing “Shook Ones” at Home Game

The Hip-Hop industry stood still as it mourned the loss of one of the greatest rappers to every come out of Queens, Prodigy of the legendary group Mobb Deep.

As the word traveled through the internet of his passing, everyone from some of the industry’s greatest to his die-hard fans offered their condolences to the legendary rapper. Even the New York Yankees paid homage to the late artist during their home game against the Los Angles Angels on Tuesday (Jun 20).

Right before the start of the first inning, Prodigy fans were treated to Havoc‘s dynamic instrumental for “Shook Ones”, one of Mobb Deep’s most iconic songs and perhaps Prodigy’s hottest verse ever. The Yankees Organization left his fans “shook” with emotions as they allowed his legacy to resonate through their hearts and stadium, a tribute truly the tribute befitting of an icon.

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Although the cause of his death is still unknown, according to published reports Prodigy suffered a health scare related to his battle with sickle cell a few days prior to his passing. His unique delivery and straight forward lyrics enabled him to have an outstanding career expanding over 20 years.

DJ Whoo Kid had the incomparable opportunity to collaborate with Prodigy on his first mixtape H.N.I.C. Pt. 1 17 years ago, describes how Prodigy used his illness to fuel his drive and passion in his music.

“His voice, his cadence, made you want to do what you gotta do, because of the way he was dealing with his sickness. His sickness came out into the music. It took me awhile to get to know him and become his friend, but I have a total understanding of where he comes from. This is years of battling. He almost died a few times. I remember when we were in Europe, he couldn’t do two shows. We had to e-vac him to an hospital and then send him home. He’s a fighter, he was dealing with this sickness for awhile.”

Prodigy was only 42-years-old.

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