Mac Miller combined some Phife Dawg verses to create “5 Foot Assassin.” Last night we got the unfortunate news that A Tribe Called Quest member Phife Dawg has passed away. The work he did with the tribe will go on to live forever, he is definitely a Hip Hop pioneer.
Here is a statement from Phife Dawg’s family.
“We regret to share the news that on Tuesday March 22nd, 2016, Malik has passed away due to complications resulting from diabetes,” read a statement sent to Billboard. “Malik was our loving husband, father, brother and friend. We love him dearly. How he impacted all our lives will never be forgotten. His love for music and sports was only surpassed by his love of God and family.”
via Billboard
Kendrick Lamar paid respect to Phife Dawg during a show in Sydney.
https://twitter.com/MacMiller/status/712526600978440192
https://twitter.com/9thwonder/status/712524038355173376
One of the most influential rappers on me and hip hop period! Rest In Peace Phife Dawg and thank you for the legacy you leave behind.
— Rappy Gilmore (@Logic301) March 23, 2016
Phife-HipHop & Rap word Warrior, simple as that.Breathed it & lined rhyme into Sport.A true fire Social Narrator my bro #RIBeats ATCQforever
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) March 23, 2016
So fucked up to keep hearing sad news about our comrades in our culture…
R.I.P. PHIFE DAWG… #ATCQ LOVE TO TIP, ALI AND JAROBI…— DJ Premier (@REALDJPREMIER) March 23, 2016
I had the great privilege of being label mates with PHIFE during my JIVE Records days. It is an honor to have known him/RIP to a HIPHOP KING
— R.A. the Rugged Man (@RAtheRuggedMan) March 23, 2016
