Long Live Phife Dawg, "the 5 Foot Assassin"

Like many hip-hop heads, I woke up to the ultra-sad news that Phife Dawg, the high-pitched and quirky rhyming partner of Q-Tip, has left us. Phife's family released a statement confirming his death, following a long battle with diabetes. He was only 45. 

Rest in glory, Phife Dawg.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Long Live Phife Dawg, "the 5 Foot Assassin" Like many hip-hop heads, I woke up to the ultra-sad news that Phife Dawg, the high-pitched and quirky rhyming partner of Q-Tip, has left us. Phife's family released a statement confirming his death, following a long battle with diabetes. He was only 45.  Rest in glory, Phife Dawg. Henry Adaso Rap & Hip-Hop Expert A Tribe Called Quest's Phife Dawg is Dead at 45   A Tribe Called Quest rapper and co-founder Phife Dawg has passed away. He was only 45 years-old. READ NOW 10 Great Rappers Who Died Too Young   2Pac, Biggie, Big L and Big Pun were all ascendant hip-hop figures when they died. READ NOW How James Brown Influenced Hip-Hop   When it comes to hip-hop, few have influenced the music as much as James Brown. Here's a look at James Brown's hip-hop legacy. READ NOW Review: Kendrick Lamar - untitled unmastered   Untitled Unmastered collects eight new Kendrick Lamar tracks, each with a powerful message. Here's my review of Kendrick's Untitled Unmastered. READ NOW Featured Articles • Hayden Panettiere Discusses 'Racing Stripes' • Can You Really Stand Eggs on End on the First Day of Spring? • Where Does April Fool's Day Come From? • Funniest Political Memes of the Week • How to Stand a Broom on End on the Equinox • 10 Best Pop Songs To Remind You Of Spring • Is Megan Fox Actually a Man? • Lucky Dube (Reggae): Biography and Career Profile Advertisement About Rap & Hip-Hop  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Rap & Hip-Hop newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.