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Malik Abdul-Basit Smart (November 14, 1972 – July 29, 2020), better known by his stage name Malik B., was an American rapper and singer who was a founding member of the Roots. [1] [2] He appeared on the first four albums released by the Roots, before departing the group.
Jul 30, 2020 · CNN — Malik Abdul Basit, a rapper, singer and founding member of The Roots, has died, according to a statement posted on the group’s verified Twitter account. He was 47. “We regretfully inform...
Jul 31, 2020 · James Johnson, via Associated Press. By Julia Carmel. July 31, 2020. Malik B., the elusive M.C. best known for his work with the Roots, died on Wednesday. He was 47. His death was confirmed by...
Jul 29, 2020 · Malik B., the rapper who was a longtime member of the Roots from their formative years, has died. The group confirmed the rapper’s death to Rolling Stone, though no cause of death or other...
Jul 29, 2020 · Malik Abdul-Basit, a rapper best known for his work with The Roots as Malik B., has died. He was 47. His death was confirmed by The Roots' Questlove and Black Thought in a statement...
Jul 29, 2020 · LOS ANGELES (AP) — Malik B, a rapper and founding member of The Roots, has died. He was 47. The group announced the death of the Philadelphia-born emcee in a social media post Wednesday. The cause of death was not released.
Jul 29, 2020 · Malik Abdul Basit, a Philadelphia hip-hop vocalist known as Mailk B. who was an early member of The Roots, has died, the group announced Wednesday. He was 47. "May he be remembered for his...
