Big Bank Hank Dead: Sugarhill Gang Rapper Dies From Cancer At 57, Rappers Express Sadness Via Twitter [VIDEO]
Sugarhill Gang rapper Big Bank Hank passed away Tuesday morning after a battle with cancer. He was 57.
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The rapper, whose real name is Henry Jackson, died at approximately 2 a.m. in New York City.
The South Bronx native was one of the three members of the famous rap group recognized for the 1979 hit "Rapper's Delight.”
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"So sad to hear of our brother's passing. Rest in peace Big Bank,” his group members Wonder Mike and Master Gee told TMZ.
Several hip-hop stars took to Twitter to remember the rap veteran.
Rip Rap Legend Big Bank Hank of the SugarHill gang
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) November 11, 2014
RIP Big Bank Hank of the Sugarhill Gang #pioneer
— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) November 11, 2014
R.I.P. Big Bank Hank. One third of the song that made all of this Hip Hop Music possible. Thanx for opening the door. https://t.co/yrXx9dBo8M
— Dark Gable (@bigdaddykane) November 11, 2014
Respect. Prayers up. God Bless. RT @Combat_Jack: RIP Big Bank Hank Aug. 5 1957 - Nov. 11 2014
— Bun B (@BunBTrillOG) November 11, 2014
Rest in peace... Big Bank Hank... Hip hop pioneer dies of Cancer .... Legend... Sugarhill gang August… https://t.co/RD7qo2KG4C
— Funk Flex !!!!! (@funkflex) November 11, 2014
#RIP Big Bank Hank from Sugarhill Gang.. Rest In Power.. Hip Hop Legend.. OG'z paved the way..
— KXNG CROOKED (@CrookedIntriago) November 11, 2014
Rest In Peace Big Bank Hank #SugarHillGang
— M.E.D. (@meda4ox) November 11, 2014
