New York rapper Busta Rhymes is in a world of pain right now. The hip-hop veteran has come forward to remember the life of late Whodini group member John “Ecstasy” Fletcher.
Busta Rhymes Remembers Whodini’s Ecstasy
The Flipmode Squad boss lit up his Instagram page to pour out his feelings. Busta reflected on how much of an impact Fletcher had on both himself and the rap game.
“Damn 2020 took one of the architects and one of the most powerful heart beats from our Culture today. Rest Easy in your Greatness King Ecstacy!! We love you and will forever miss you King. ?????????????????? Stay strong @jalil.whodini #WHODINIFORLIFE”
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New York native Ecstasy was reportedly living in the Atlanta area at the time he passed. So far, no official cause of death has been revealed. LL Cool J, Chuck D, Jermaine Dupri and Questlove are among many in the hip-hop family who have been paying homage on social media.
Today we lost a member of our Hip-Hop family whose vocals were unmistakable and whose presence is irreplaceable. Our thoughts & prayers are with friends & family of John “Ecstasy” Fletcher of Whodini. #RIP ??
Social media has come forward to pay respect and homage to Ecstasy’s legacy.
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Ecstasy was part of one of rap’s biggest acts of the 1980s. Whodini dropped three straight albums — Escape, Back in Black, and Open Sesame — between 1984 and 1987 that went platinum or gold during the genre’s early days. Their hits include “Freaks Come Out at Night,” “Friends” and “One Love.”
Biz Markie Serious Health Issues Revealed
Another New York rap legend, Biz Markie, is reportedly recovering from a stroke that he suffered while he was in a diabetic coma. The 56-year-old has been having serious health problems for at least the last six months.
Fans and the hip hop community poured support and love, sending Biz well wishes. In the latest report, Hip Hop DX said the 56-year-old rapper suffered a stroke while in the hospital recovering from a diabetic episode. A source told the publication, “He’s not doing great, but it’s not as scandalous as it felt in the beginning. Short story is Biz is diabetic, he had slipped into a diabetic coma, but that has happened to him in the past and it would only last a little while. He would go to the hospital, get discharged and get his meds under control. This particular time, he had a stroke while he was in the middle of the coma.” (Hot 97)
