Bo$$, Def Jam’s First Female Rapper, Reportedly Dead At 46

Bo$$, greatest often known as the primary feminine MC signed to Def Jam Recordings, has reportedly handed away.

On Monday (March 11), Bun B took to Instagram to share the unlucky information whereas paying tribute to the departed in a heartfelt publish.

Next to a picture of the Detroit native, who was 46 years previous on the time of her passing, he wrote: “Rest in peace to my big sis Lichelle Laws AKA Boss. One of the best female MCs and a dear friend. Give Rick Royal a hug for me. Long Live The Org!”

Jermaine Dupri, Jadakiss, ninth Wonder, Ed Lover, Lloyd Banks and Slim Thug had been among the many many individuals who paid their respects below the UGK spitter’s social media share.

Soon after, DJ Premier posted his personal homage to his peer and wrote: “Damn! R.I.P. BO$$. Condolences to your family… We did a dope “Deeper Rmx” @defjam by no means launched.

“Back in 1993 she came to D & D and recut her vocals to my beat. It was so RAW. We had a good session drinking 40’s, puffin Lah and vibing.”

He concluded by asking individuals on the label to assist him launch stated joint and added: “Can someone at Def Jam find that in the Vaults? I want a copy of that Remix. Sleep Peacefully Queen. Shit was mad real.”

DJ Battlecat additionally expressed his sorrow on social media quickly after the information started spreading, sharing a montage of the late rapper.

“I HATE POSTING BUT PEOPLE GOT TO KNOW WHO SHE WAS FROM DETRIOT VERY OWN FIRST FIRE INCREDIBLE M.C. BO$$ TO COME OUT AND SET THE TONE WITH GANSTA RAP IN A LYRICAL HEART FELT WAY,” he wrote.

“REST IN DETROIT QUEEN & THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING ! @dolldetroit FOR BEING BY HER SIDE WHEN WE ALL FIRST MET IN 1993 IN GARAGE STUDIO WOW.”

Warren G was additionally distraught by the information, as he shared: “Rip Lichelle aka Bos one of the Dopest females to rap and was a good friend and label mate. #DefJam.”

Born and raised in Detroit, Bo$$ moved to Los Angeles after graduating from highschool and instantly started making waves within the native scene. Soon after she was found by one among DJ Quik‘s associates, Russell Simmons heard about her and signed her to Def Jam’s West Coast department.

In 1993, She launched her solely studio album, Born Gangstaz. With hits comparable to “Recipe of a Hoe,” “I Don’t Give a Fuck,” “Deeper,” “Progress of Elimination” and “Mai Sista Izza Bitch,” the LP went on to achieve No. 22 on the Billboard 200 tally and No. 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.

It can also be price noting that the album was produced by a variety of all-star beatmakers comparable to Jam Master Jay, MC Serch and Erick Sermon, amongst others. Additionally, it featured cameos by Onyx, Admiral D, Papa Juggy and extra.

Though a reason for loss of life has not but been revealed, Bo$$ had been combating health-related points within the years main as much as her premature passing.

According to a GoFundMe web page arrange in 2021, she was affected by renal illness, which rendered her kidneys ineffective for processing toxins in her physique. In 2017, she suffered a significant stroke and seizure, following which she was in determined want of a kidney transplant.

“We are now trying to see if the family can get a specialized procedure for her,” the marketing campaign’s description reads. “The procedure is costly and we wanted to reach out to her extended family, her friends and fans, to ask for assistance with helping her to be blessed with this procedure to help her to get back to her health. The funds are needed as soon as possible to set her up for the procedure.

“After this procedure she will be on the kidney list for a transplant from a donor, once we receive one. We are humbly requesting your help family. Please give whatever you can. We are grateful for anything that you can do.”