TMZ confirmed the hip-hop pioneer’s death on July 16 after false rumors of his passing swirled across social media just days prior.
Hall reportedly suffered brain damage due to complications from diabetes and spent his final days in hospice care surrounded by family and close friends.
Most notable for his enduring Top-40 international hit “Just a Friend,” Hall brought his own brand of lightheartedness to the rap scene when it was still in its infancy.
In a sea of brash bars detailing the exploits of gangsters and dealers, the “Clown Prince of Rap” delivered memorable humorous lines about everything from discovering a cheating partner to writing rhymes from the comfort of the commode.
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