Def Jam Rapper Boss Dead at 54

Rapper Bo$$ has handed away at the reported age of 54 following a prolonged well being battle.

Bo$$ Dies Following Health Battle

On Monday (March 11), studies surfaced within the hip-hop group that 1990’s rapper Bo$$ had handed away. Her former document label, Def Jam Recordings, confirmed the passing in an Instagram publish on Tuesday (March 12).

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Lichelle Marie Laws (Bo$$),” the label’s account captioned a photograph of the late rapper. “Bo$$ will be remembered as a pioneer in hip hop, being one of the first female rappers signed to Def Jam in the early 1990’s. We extend our prayers and condolences to her family and loved ones during this difficult time.”

Bo$$ was one of many first feminine rap artists signed to Def Jam—Nikki D was the primary. She launched her debut album, Born Gangstaz, in 1993. The album options her breakout single “Deeper,” which peaked at No. 65 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. That can be her solely album. She launched the mixtapes The Six Million (*54*) Mixtape and Doin Everythang in 2004 and 2008, respectively.

Bo$$ was going via main well being points lately. In 2021, she arrange a GoFundMe web page to assist pay her medical payments. She was in search of a brand new kidney after affected by renal illness in 2011. In 2017, she suffered from a stroke.

Rappers Pay Homage to Bo$$

Multiple rappers have paid homage to Bo$$ on social media within the wake of reports of her passing.

Bun B posted a photograph of Bo$$ on Instagram and captioned the pic, “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!”

DJ Premier additionally acknowledged the Detroit rapper’s dying in a heartfelt IG publish.

“Damn! R.I.P. BO$$. Condolences to your family…SALUTE DETROIT! We did a dope ‘Deeper Rmx’ @defjamnever released. 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. Can someone at Def Jam find that in the Vaults? I want a copy of that Remix.
Sleep Peacefully Queen. S**t was mad real.”