It was part of the origins of the Roots. Malik Abdul Basit, better known by his stage name Malik B, has died at the age of 47. The group announced it themselves on their social networks. “We regret to inform you of the passing of our beloved brother, long member of the Roots, Malik Abdul Basit, it is written in this message. We remember him for his devotion to Islam and for the inventiveness of one of the most talented MCs of all time. "
We regretfully inform you of the passing of our beloved brother and long time Roots member Malik Abdul Basit. May he be remembered for his devotion to Islam and innovation as one of the most gifted MCs of all time. We ask that you please respect his family in our time of mourning pic.twitter.com/NVHtb2CFWP
- The Roots (@theroots) July 29, 2020Originally from Philadelphia, The Roots was founded in 1987 by Black Thought, Questlove and Malik B. The group has been highly publicized since 2009 since it works alongside Jimmy Fallon, and provides the musical show for its shows. An effervescence that Malik B did not know, he who decided to leave his group after four albums in 1999 to start a solo career. He had, however, collaborated with members of the Roots again in 2006 and 2008.
In a long message posted on Instagram, the band's singer, Black Thought, paid tribute to his friend. “We made a name for ourselves and dug a furrow that didn't exist,” he wrote. We raised a city from its ashes, put it on its back and called it Illadelph. In friendly competition with you from day one, I always felt like I only had a fraction of your true gift and potential. "
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