Sean Price Passes Away

Very sad news is coming in this morning that rapper Sean Price has passed away. After rumors began to fly earlier, it has now been confirmed by his rep that he is no more. He was 43 years old and survived by his wife, and his three children.

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The statement reads:

Sean Price, who turned 43 in March of this year, was a beloved rap artist. He was 1/2 of the group Heltah Skeltah, a key member of the Boot Camp Clik, and a successful solo artist, known simply as Sean Price.
Sean’s family and friends are asking for time to grieve and process the news. Further details will be issued when more information is available.

The cause of his death is currently not confirmed but it is reported that he died in his sleep. Price released his last album, Mic Tyson in 2012 and was prepping the release of his next one on Duck Down Music.

Some reactions:

What the FUCK man NO FUCKING WAY!!!
— Torae (@Torae) August 8, 2015

Damn not my brother man. RIP @SeanPrice I'm in tears right now.
— *ONLY FOR DOLPHINS* (@ActionBronson) August 8, 2015

I feel like I just got kicked in the heart. RIP Sean P.
— Crime Rhyme Houdini (@JustBlaze) August 8, 2015

R.I.P. Sean Price
Sending my condolences to the whole Duck Down family
— Hi-Tek (@HiTek) August 8, 2015

https://twitter.com/TalibKweli/status/630058521736945664

https://twitter.com/joeyBADASS/status/630056786003927040

Wow… We just lost a REAL ONE. Smh…. I don't even wanna be typing this… Was just listening to him yesterday… R.I.P Sean Price.
— Joell Ortiz (@JoellOrtiz) August 8, 2015

i love you Sean. ill never forget the fun we had. Till we meet again.
— Alchemist Type Beat (@Alchemist) August 8, 2015

Rest in peace Sean price!!!
— N.O.R.E (@noreaga) August 8, 2015

I'm at a complete loss of words right now. This was my man on a whole another level. Sean was a… https://t.co/PhiKUxOVbh
— Statik Selektah (@StatikSelekt) August 8, 2015

https://twitter.com/9thwonder/status/630037433921445888

R.I.P. Ruck….Love and Respect to The Duck Down Family!!! #SeanPrice https://t.co/7K1R6X8dSs
— DJ Premier (@REALDJPREMIER) August 8, 2015

https://twitter.com/9thwonder/status/630037433921445888

Our condolences go out to the family of Sean Price… "To him we belong and to him we shall return"… https://t.co/idnKGrcZ8a
— De La Soul (@WeAreDeLaSoul) August 8, 2015