Craig Mack, probably the most outstanding figures in Bad Boy Records’ early years, reportedly died of coronary heart failure on Monday (March 12). He was 46.
The Grammy-nominated “Flava In Ya Ear” star’s passing was confirmed by producer Alvin Toney, who labored on Mack’s debut album, 1994’s Project: Funk Da World, in keeping with the New York Daily News.
Toney stated he not too long ago visited Mack at the Overcomer Ministry Church in South Carolina, which he attended. The producer had been engaged on a documentary concerning the former rapper’s religion-based work following a profitable hip-hop profession, which additionally included 1997’s Operation: Get Down in a post-Bad Boy period.
“Nobody got to understand his story,” Toney defined. “I wanted the world to know the talent he had. It was something I wanted people to enjoy, but it was cut short because he was very religious and wanted to go to church.”
Toney claims that Mack advised him he had been sick and that he “knew he wouldn’t live long,” in keeping with the report. “He was prepared for whatever comes, to go home to the Lord,” he added. “He wasn’t scared. He was ready.”
Mack leaves behind a spouse and two grownup kids. R.I.P., Craig Mack.
Rest in energy Craig. May the almighty embrace your soul & raise up your loved ones and associates. it was a pleasure to know you & rock with you. You $tepped away from the sport & did it your approach.. I all the time revered that.#RIPCraigMack
— LLCOOLJ. (@llcoolj) March 13, 2018
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The track FLAVOR IN YA EAR will reside on without end I Only met Craig Mack a pair occasions again within the mid 90”s & once I did he was hecka cool his rap model & swag was unmatched Sad to listen to this information #RIPCraigMack
— E40 The Counselor (@E40) March 13, 2018
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Rest In Peace Craig Mack. ✊
— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) March 13, 2018
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Rest in Beats Craig Mack
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) March 13, 2018
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Rest in Power Craig Mack. Cool all the way down to earth dude. Grew up blasting the homies music. Peace to his household… pic.twitter.com/MjXr2yvOXO
— Immortal Technique (@ImmortalTech) March 13, 2018
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