TeeRoy's 2 Cents:
- All caps when you spell his name.
- 2020 struck a final blow.
- It's fitting that a mysterious rapper like Doom could keep his death secret for months after his passing.
- He was your favorite rapper's favorite rapper.
- Doom inspired everyone -- even Drake has spoken publicly of his appreciation for the masked MC.
The mysterious masked rapper MF DOOM died at the age of 49.
Doom’s wife,Jasmine, broke the news on New Year’s Eve — a full two months after Doom had passed. The Dumile family did not disclose the cause of death, but representative later confirmed that it was an accidental overdose.
Jasmine posted on Instagram, “The greatest husband, father, teacher, student, business partner, lover and friend I could ever ask for… Thank you for all the things you have shown, taught and given to me, our children and our family. Thank you for teaching me how to forgive beings and give another chance, not to be so quick to judge and write off.”
The London-born rapper who made his name in New York was widely respected by both peers and fans alike. He started out asZev Love X as part of the groupKMD. After his groupmate,DJ Subroc, died in an accident, he introduced a comic book-inspired masked alter-ego of MF Doom, the Villain. Throughout his career, he collaborated withMadlib,DJ Danger Mouse,Ghostface Killahand members ofRadiohead.
A number of fellow rappers reacted to the news:
Q-Tip:"RIP to another Giant your favorite MC’s MC .. MF DOOM!! crushing news…"
El-P:"MF Doom forever"
Tyler The Creator:"Safe travels villain."
Phonte:"One of the greatest comebacks/second act stories in hip hop history. RIP to the villain MF DOOM."