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New York hip-hop veteran Pumpkinhead has reportedly passed away this week at the age of 39 according to multiple musicians.
Rap producer Marco Polo broke the news to fans Tuesday (June 9) afternoon.
Today is a very shitty day. Just got word my brother Pumpkinhead passed away at 5:40am this morning. My condolences to his family…R.I.P.
— Marco Polo (@marcopolobeats) June 9, 2015
One of the first people to give me a shot when I moved to New York and I'm honored to have recorded "Orange Moon Over Brooklyn" with you.
— Marco Polo (@marcopolobeats) June 9, 2015
Various hip-hop artists have since reacted to the heartbreaking news.
R.I.P. Pumpkinhead. Sad news. @PH_TEAMHOMI
— Aesop Rock (@AesopRockWins) June 9, 2015
https://twitter.com/therealelp/status/608316587632918528
I'm completely devastated. RIP PH. pic.twitter.com/wDmsRaHk20
— PHAROAHE MONCH (@pharoahemonch) June 9, 2015
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Pumpkinhead’s run in hip-hop started nearly two decades ago.
Pumpkinhead broke through with his 1997 single “Dynamic,” which he followed with four solo albums. He most recently dropped Know the Ledge in 2011. In addition, he appeared on tracks from Jean Grae and Immortal Technique. He was also a respected battle rapper. (Exclaim!)
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…So what happened?