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The artist passed from complications after suffering a heart attack.
5th Ward Weebie, the New Orleans rapper has died at the age of 42, according to 4WWL a CBS affiliate.
The Bounce music pioneer whose real name was Jerome Casey reportedly passed from complications after suffering a heart attack.
As a New Orleans native he was instrumental in shaping the local rap genre when he began gaining momentum in the ‘90s. Casey was a producer, rapper and actor known by many for tracks like “Let Me Find Out” and “F**k Katrina” and for his work with the Partnerz n’ Crime and Kane & Abel. In the past he’s also worked with Mystikal and Master P. Additionally, he worked with Lil’ Wayne on the classic Bounce track “Bend It Ova” and was featured on the final version of Drake’s single “Nice For What.”
P Town Moe, a close friend of the late artist, took to social media to address 5th Ward Weebie’s death in a video, “First his kidneys went and they had him on a machine to get his kidneys back working, then his lungs went the next day.” He added, “I don’t know why God wanted him at this time, but my brother gone."
His publicist has shared that the rapper’s love for New Orleans was unmatched and that he “is a staple in New Orleans culture.” He also said, “His passion for the city was exemplified on the biggest platforms.”
Mayor LaToya Cantrell has also released a statement on the passing of 5th Ward Weebie:
“It broke my heart to learn that Jerome Cosey—our 5th Ward Weebie—has passed. Let me find out you didn't know who he was. He was an iconic personality, a New Orleans legend, and a beloved friend. He was the Bounce King, who showed us how to move, how to love, and how to bring passion and humanity to everything we do.”
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