UTFO Rapper Kangol Kid Dead At 55: Hiphop Star's Cause Of Death Revealed To Public

By Alexandria Reeves

Kangol Kid, a member of hip-hop group UTFO, has died at a hospital in New York. He was 55.

Kangol Kid's family released a statement confirming the tragic passing of the hip-hop star, saying that he died peacefully on Saturday around 3:00 a.m. His son, T.Shaun Fequiere, also shared the same message on his Instagram page.

"I just wanna hear you again, another hug, another embarrassing kiss. I love you Daddy!" he captioned the post.

They did not confirm Kangol Kid's cause of death, but his passing came after he first revealed he was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer in February.

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Last month, he shared a photo of LL Cool J, who visited him at North Shore University Hospital after undergoing surgery. The rapper apologized for not being able to respond to calls and messages since things became a little more difficult than he expected.

"I've been admitted again for complications related to my condition. Thank you to those who have been instrumental in my latest ordeal. Your actions have been well received and greatly appreciated. I am blessed to have you by my side through this. I love you all," he wrote.

Hip-hop Industry Honor Kangol Kid

Kangol Kid's death shocked the hip-hop industry and left them heartbroken. Although his career has been cut by his illness, his fellow rappers and fans recognized his contribution and prayed for him.

"Hip-Hop lost a legend today with the transitioning of [Kangol Kid] but his legacy will forever serve as a source of inspiration, courage, and love. Rock The Bells sends our deepest condolences to all of his family and loved ones," LL Cool J's Rock the Bells fest wrote on Twitter.

"You made history with UTFO and Roxanne, Roxanne is such a monumental song," Big Daddy Kane wrote on Instagram. "Rest Well King!!!"

UTFO famously brought "Roxanne, Roxanne" to the world, with Kangol Kid singing its first verse. They released a follow-up track, titled "Roxanne, Roxanne, Pt. 2: Calling Her A Crab," which featured on the group's self-titled 1985 LP.

The song itself inspired several rappers, including Ludacris. In an interview with Rolling Stone in 2003, he revealed that his first musical memory was when his father bought him the UTFO record.