West Coast rap veteran Double K, part of the popular independent group People Under The Stairs, has reportedly passed away at age 43. No cause of death has been reported.
Double K Passes Away In L.A.
Double K, born name Michael Turner, has been a presence on the Los Angeles rap scene since the 1990s when he formed People Under The Stairs with Thes One. The group announced that their 2019 album Sincerely, the P would be their last.
“Double K a great young man, dedicated to the craft. Gone too soon. His aunt happened to be a good friend of mine & he comes from good folk. @hiphopgods@Rapstation365 salutes #RestInBeats Brother #PeopleUnderTheStairs Forever” (Chuck D)
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Double K and Thes One released 12 albums, two of which made the top 50 on Billboard’s Independent Albums chart, and four of which made the top 35 on the Heatseekers Albums chart. Late rap star Mac Miller was a big fan of PUTS, sampling “San Francisco Knights” on his song “People Under The Stairs” in 2011.
“San Francisco Knights” by People Under The Stairs
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Texas rapper Kardone, born name Martell Derouen, was found dead from a gunshot wound in his San Antonio home last week. Kardone is believed to be a cousin of R&B superstar Beyonce.
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According to San Antonio news outlet KSAT, Kardone was related to Beyoncé. However, the rapper didn’t try to use Bey’s name to advance his career.
“Kardone was one of those ones who rose and shine bright, brighter than, you know, some of those that was in the room with him,” Brian Mitchell, owner of Fyngermade Studio, told KSAT, describing his friend as “quiet,” humble and gentle. Mitchell said even though DeRouen was related to Beyoncé, he never let that get to his head. “That’s not even something he would even mention to people. We’d just have to put in his bios because it’s just, it’s worthy to put it in there, but he doesn’t like stuff like that,” Mitchell said. (KSAT)
