Former Bad Boy Records rapper, Craig Mack has reportedly passed away at the age of 46 on Monday, according to several confirmed reports as well as some of his friends in the industry who took to Twitter to announce his passing.
via International Business Times:
American rapper, 90s hip hop star Craig Mack, who rose to fame with his hit single “Flava In Ya Ear” in 1994, died Monday night at the age of 46, fellow hip hop stars confirmed the news on social media.
Mack, 46, was part of Puff Daddy’s Bad Boy Entertainment in the 1990s and gained prominence with the record label at that time. Although his first single was released under the name “MC EZ” in 1988, he was still best-known for his hit 1994 single that was released under his real name.
Rest In Peace! Good brother… #CraigMack …. Alvin Toney love my brother… https://t.co/zHjZbjbfMS
— Funk Flex !!!!! (@funkflex) March 13, 2018
I just got a disturbing phone call. I cannot believe this dude is gone. He just reached out a… https://t.co/1WIjTNxvd1
— Turntable Whisperer (@DJScratch) March 13, 2018
RIP Craig Mack, Bad Boy’s first album artist. He had two perfect singles and the platonic rap remix. That’s more than most. May he kick that ol’ robotic, futuristic, George Jetson crazy shit in the infinite. pic.twitter.com/yjoHjIH00Z
— Otto Von Biz Markie (@Passionweiss) March 13, 2018
NOT CRAIG MACK. Another icon gone too soon. Will jam this all week and remind my fellow millennials who just nod their had to it at parties who this man truly was. #RIP #CraigMack pic.twitter.com/MOWmMcbG7L
— Ernest Owens (@MrErnestOwens) March 13, 2018
RIP Craig!