Rapper and singer Malik Abdul Basit, a founding member of the hip hop band The Roots, has died at the age of 47, according to a July 29 announcement.
The emcee, known to the industry as Malik B., was remembered by his former bandmates in a Wednesday afternoon social media post that was the first public announcement of the artist’s passing.
“May he be remembered for his devotion to Islam, His loving brotherhood and his innovation as one of the most gifted MCs of all time.
