(Radio.com) The death of rapper (and Mobb Deep star) Prodigy has inspired tributes from across the hip-hop world. A public memorial will take place today (June 29th) at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel in New York City.
Fans can pay their respects between 2 and 5 p.m. Artists like Lil Kim expressed their grief at the 2017 BET Awards Sunday night, while high-profile rappers performed their favorite Prodigy verse on a tribute show.
Em rapped 1995's 'Survival of the Fittest" while Kendrick Lamar did a verse from Prodigy's 2000 solo track 'Genesis," reports Rolling Stone. "I just want to say rest in peace to Prodigy," Em said. 'We love you homie. Hip-hop loves you. You will forever be missed." Read more here.
Copyright 2023 Iconoclast Entertainment Group All rights reserved.