Mystery as Def Jam rapper who worked with Justin Bieber dies aged 31
ok.co.ukRapper August 08, real name Ray Davon Jacobs, has sadly passed away at the age of 31, his record label Def Jam have announced.
Alongside his rap career, August worked as a producer and songwriter at the record label Def Jam and helped pen Justin Bieber's hit song Sorry and co-wrote DJ Khaled's chart-topping hit I'm The One.
In a statement, posted to social media, the label said: "The entire Def Jam family mourns the tragic loss of Ray’ August 08′ Jacobs. "A brilliant songwriter, an accomplished musician and a singular artist, August will remain in our memory as a beloved colleague and friend.
We extend our deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones." No cause of death has yet been announced. His sister LaSherry “Joy” McKinney penned a tribute to her late brother on Instagram, writing: "As we all try to press through understand that we all come here to serve a soul purpose. "I find comfort in knowing that my brother lived a full life of abundance.
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