Rap Booklets

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One of the most influential rappers to ever come out of Memphis - it’s with heavy hearts to say today that Gangsta Boo has passed away at the age of 43 (news confirmed by @djpaulkom). May her memory and music live on in those she inspired and influenced. 📷: Lee Shaner

We at Rap Booklets send our condolences to the family and friends of Coolio, who passed away today at the age of 59. May he rest easy. Sending out love to all those touched by his music.

Peace to DEZ aka DJ Kay Slay. Much love to those affected by his passing.

Rest easy to Kangol Kid of UTFO. Love to all his fam and fans. 📷: @janettebeckman

Rest easy to Zumbi of the legendary Bay Area Rap duo Zion I. Love and condolences to all those who were inspired and affected by his music and his contributions to the Bay Area.

Rest easy to the human orchestra, the person who taught us to be excited about spring, the person who taught us lessons on “the vapors,” the weekend warrior himself, Biz Markie. A true legend. 📷: David Corio

Rest easy to the Gift of Gab from Blackalicious and the crew known as Quannum/Solesides. He past away, and his passing was confirmed by Chief Xcel and Lyrics Born today. Damn.

We at Rap Booklets are saddened to learn about the passing of @chimodu - one of Hip-Hop’s most iconic photographers. Read more about him here: amadeusmag.com/blog/chi-modu-… 📸: Brian Overend

DMX had his first five albums go to the top of the Billboard 200. Two of them were in the same year (“It’s Dark and Hell is Hot,” and “Flesh of my Flesh, Blood of my Blood” in 1998). May his discography and legacy be respected. Love to those who were touched by his artistry.

“See, to live is to suffer, but to survive...well, that's to find meaning in the suffering.” —DMX Rest easy, Dark Man X.

Just remember ALL CAPS when you spell the man name. Rest easy to MF Doom, and love to all those who are grieving his passing.

Every weekend, we at Rap Booklets spotlight the magazine ads of our favorite rap albums of yesteryear as a way to switch things up.

Organized Konfusion (@pharoahemonch & @Princepo). The Equinox. Priority. 1997. Art Direction/Design: Manuel Donayre.

AZ. Doe or Die. EMI/Chrysalis. 1995. Art Direction: Henry Marquez. Design: Miguel Rivera. Photo: Danny Hastings.

Ghostface Killah. Bulletproof Wallets. Epic. 2001. Art Direction: John Carr & Julian Alexander. Photo: Michael Lavine.

Cam’ron. Purple Haze. Roc-A-Fella/Diplomats/Def Jam. 2004. Art Direction/Design: Robert Sims. Photo: Oluwaseye Olusa.

DMX. And Then There Was X. Ruff Ryders (@ruffryders)/Def Jam (@defjam). 1999. Art Direction/Design: Cey Adams, Akisia Grigsby, Darius Wilmore & Charles Duffy. Photo: Nitin Vadakul.

Every weekend, we at Rap Booklets spotlight the magazine ads of our favorite rap albums of yesteryear as a way to switch things up.

Brand Nubian. One For All. Elektra. 1990. Art Direction/Design: Carol Bobolts. Photo: Mark Seliger.