JumpinJack AJ Posted December 13, 2022 Report Share Posted December 13, 2022 https://allhiphop.com/news/rap-legend-grand-daddy-i-u-dies-at-54/ Rap Legend Grand Daddy I.U. Dies At 54 By: Houston WilliamsCategory: NewsDecember 13, 2022 RIP Grand Daddy I.U.! Telegram (Opens in new window)Rapper, producer and media host Grand Daddy I.U. has died suddenly. The 54-year-old Hip-Hop legend passed away, for unknown reasons at the time this report was published. Several sources confirmed the passing with AllHipHop and the news spread quickly. DJ Chuck Chillout, who was a friend of the rapper, helped break the news to the masses on his Facebook account. They were hanging out recently in late November. Grand Daddy I.U. was an MC that emerged in the late 80s to become one of the leading artist on iconic label Cold Chillin’ Records. The late Biz Markie played an instrumental role in his signing after he received Grand Daddy I.U.’s demo tape from his peer’s brother. I.U.’s debut album, Smooth Assassin, produced a pair of hit records. “Something New” his No. 11 on the charts and “Sugar Free” peaked at No. 9. Grand Daddy I.U. continued to make his mark in Hip-Hop, as a rapper and a producer in the 1990s. He also did a lot of ghost writing. He released a sophomore album in 1994 called Lead Pipe. He produced for Das EFX, Heltah Skeltah, KRS-One, Ice-T, and others. He frequently would appear at AllHipHop events too. Most recently he was doing work as a media personality and conducted interviews that were popularly promoted on Facebook. Rest in peace Grand Daddy I.U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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