2 Live Crew rapper Brother Marquis has died, aged 57
nme.com2 Live Crew has died. He was 57.Marquis’ – real name Mark D. Ross – death was announced and confirmed by 2 Live Crew’s official social media pages last night (June 3).
The group wrote: “Mark Ross AKA ‘Brother Marquis’ of the 2 Live crew has passed away.”A post shared by THE 2 LIVE CREW (@theofficial2livecrew)While no cause of death has been officially confirmed, an unnamed source close to Ross told TMZ that his death “appears to be natural”.Late rapper Fresh Ice Kid – who died in 2017 – formed 2 Live Crew in 1986.
Brother Marquis joined the rap group’s ranks in 1986 after they relocated from California to Miami and met Marquis several times at parties and were impressed by his sense of humour.
Later that year, Marquis and 2 Live Crew released their debut album, ‘The 2 Live Crew Is What We Are’, which featured the raunchy and controversial ‘We Want Some Pussy’.While ‘We Want Some Pussy’ was the group’s breakout hit, the group’s next three albums boosted the group to national fame.
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