Rap legend known as pioneering voice in hip-hop dead at 61: ‘An instant force’

A pioneering voice and rap legend has passed away at the age of 61. The influential MC, who was described as an instant force, first rose to fame during the 1980s. His contributions established him as a foundational figure within the hip-hop genre. The news marks the loss of a significant artist who helped shape the early landscape of the music scene through his pioneering work and presence during the eighties.