Founder of "The Roots" Malik B. was 47.
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Founding member and rapper of The Roots, Malik B. has died at 47 according to the group's Instagram page.
"It is with heavy hearts and tearful eyes that we regretfully inform you of the passing of our beloved brother and long time Roots member Malik Abdul Basit,", the statement said.
Malik B. was a key figure in the Philadelphia based group as he was apart of their first four albums. He first met co-founders QuestLove and Black Thought in the early 1990's while attending Millersville University in Pennsylvania.
Cause of death is not yet known.
May he rest in perfect peace.
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