De La Soul break social media silence, pay tribute to Trugoy The Dove

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De La Soul have broken their social media silence with two Instagram posts paying tribute to bandmate David “Trugoy The Dove” Jolicoeur who died on February 12 at the age of 54.Both posts consisted of lengthy messages from each surviving member, accompanied by a carousel of images depicting the rapper throughout his career.

In the first, Posdnuos pays his tributes, expressing: “You were the heart of our group. You brought so much creativity, energy, and passion to our music, and your influence will be felt for years to come.”Referencing Trugoy’s opening verse from their 1991 ‘De La Soul Is Dead’ cut, ‘Ring Ring Ring (Ha Ha Hey)’, he continued: “Thank you for helping us become a group that will remain etched in the timeline of hip hop culture as well as the fabric of music and for now on when we perform “Ring Ring Ring Ha Ha Hey” we will say ‘2-2-2-2-222 we got an angel in heaven who can talk to you’”.A post shared by De La Soul (@wearedelasoul)Maseo followed with a heartfelt message reflecting his close relationship with the deceased emcee, stating: “Dave – thank you so much for being in my life.

Although you and I would argue like hell, we would both admit when we were wrong and totally come full circle and say, “I Love You.”Highlighting the origins of Trugoy The Dove’s name, he noted: “ I remember your mom calling you Dove, so you’ve always had wings, so go on and fly into the light, Merce and I will make sure your legacy is well preserved.”A post shared by De La Soul (@wearedelasoul)While the cause of Jolicoeur’s death has not been confirmed, the rapper has openly discussed his struggles with a congestive heart issue for years.