Den omtyckta Brooklyn-rapparen Ka, som också spenderade 20 år som brandman i staden, har gått bort. Han blev 52 år gammal. Nyheten framgick via hans Instagram-konto sen igår kväll svensk tid. I inlägget går att läsa:
“We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Kaseem Ryan (1972-2024), the rapper and producer known as Ka, who died unexpectedly in New York City on October 12, at the age of 52. Born and raised in Brownsville, Brooklyn, Ka lived a life of service-to his city, to his community, and to his music. As a 20-year veteran of the New York City Fire Department, he put his life on the line to protect his fellow citizens.
Ka rose to the rank of FDNY captain and was a first responder on September 11, 2001 during the attacks on the World Trade Center. He leaves an extraordinary legacy as a recording artist, including eleven remarkable self-released solo albums. Ka is survived by his wife, mother and sister. We kindly ask that the privacy of Ka’s family and loved ones be respected as they grieve this incalculable loss.”
Ka var gift med hiphopmedia-veteranen och tidigare VIBE-chefredaktören Mimi Valdés, som också postade ett inlägg tillägnat sin man.
“My king, my hero, my best friend. You will always be my everything because love like ours lasts forever. Rest my beautiful husband, see you on the other side”, skriver hon.
Det är i dagsläget varför eller hur rapparen dog.
Så sent som förra månaden släppta Ka sitt senaste album “The Thief Next To Jesus” där en massiv skara fans köade i regnet i New York för att få chansen att träffa rapparen och producenten.
Lyssna på albumet nedan.
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