Harlem rapper Black Rob, born Robert Ross and the Bad Boy artist best known for his 2000 hit “Whoa”, has died at the age of 51.
The death was confirmed by former label mate Mark Curry, who posted an emotional video message on Instagram on Saturday.
“Rob passed away about an hour ago,” Curry said as he walked down the street with tears streaming down his face.
“I do not know where to start, but thank everyone for the donations.”
He added: ‘We have lost a lot [of] legends and we can no longer afford to lose. ”
Curry shared a GoFundMe call last week to help Ross find a home, pay for medical care and stability during these difficult times. ‘
The appeal was launched after the hip-hop community became concerned about Ross, who remembered the late DMX from a hospital bed, in a series of videos describing his many medical problems.
Ross’ series of Instagram posts was shared by DJ Self last week.
‘I’ve been dealing with this for five years. Four strokes. “I do not know what to tell you … I have no house to live in,” said the rapper.
Black Rob joined Puff Daddy’s Bad Boy Records in the mid ’90s and will be remembered forever for his infectious, hook-laden single from his debut album, Life Story.
‘Whoa!’ a high of 43 on the Billboard Top 100, but the summer party servant is still heard more than 20 years later of explosion by car stereos in neighborhoods in the five districts.
Black Rob was also known for his verse about P Diddy’s “Bad Boy For Life”, along with Curry.