Black Rob’s legacy is unmistakable in hip hop. When the rapper, born Robert Ross in East Harlem, died yesterday (April 17) in a hospital in Atlanta, friends, family and fans immediately paid their respects via social media. REVOLT’s chairman and Diddy, founder of Bad Boy Records, contribute to the digital memorial of the late rapper.
On Sunday, Diddy shared a heartwarming message via Instagram to Black Rob. “Rest in power, king!” he wrote. ‘While listening to your records today, there’s one thing everyone has in common! You have made millions of people around the world feel good and dance! You are one of a kind! GOD BLESS! Love. You will really be missed !!!! ”
Black Rob’s relationship with Bad Boy Records began in the mid – 90’s, years before he would release his own studio album. In 1996, the talented recording artist appeared on the Bad Boy remix of 112’s “Come See Me”. The following year he appeared with The LOX and DMX on the remix of Total’s “What About Us” and Mase’s “24 Hours to Live”. His series was also fully featured on the remix of Faith Evans’ “Never Knew Love Like This.”
In the year 2000, it was the rapper’s turn. Equipped with the striking national anthem “Whoa” and the super-lyrical “Espacio”, Life story debuted at number 3 on the Billboard 200. In just five months, Life story has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). One of the more memorable verses of the artist selling the platinum comes in 2001, when he appeared on the compelling theme song “Bad Boy for Life”.
The beginner with a storytelling skill in his rhymes released his second and final studio album with Bad Boy in 2005. Black Rob report was manufactured by Diddy, among others, similar to Life story. It mixed guest appearances from new and older Bad Boy artists. Da Band’s Babs, Chopper and Ness were featured in ‘Team’ and a posthumous The Notorious BIG verse was ‘Ya’ll Know Who Killed Him’. The unique rapper was an integral part of Bad Boy’s history and his contribution to hip hop was significant and solid. Rest in peace for Black Rob!
Check out Diddy’s tribute to him below!