Gift of Gab, the Bay Area rapper born Timothy J. Parker and one-half of Blackalicious, passed away last week at age 50, according to a statement issued on Friday by the artist's collective Quantum. “It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear brother, Timothy J.
Parker a.k.a. The Gift of Gab,” Quantum's statement reads. “Tim peacefully departed this earth to be with our ancestors on Friday, June 18, 2021.
He is survived by two brothers, one sister, many nieces and nephews, countless friends, and fans across the globe. We ask that the family’s privacy is respected as we mourn the tremendous loss of our dear brother.” Parker formed Blackalicious with Chief Xcel in Sacramento, California, and the group.
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