On Friday (April 26), Southern rap innovator Rico Wade was laid to rest at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Wade, who was one-third of the Grammy-nominated production team Organized Noize and part of The Dungeon Family, passed away on April 14 at the age 52. Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock delivered his eulogy and Atlanta music royalty paid their respects as well.
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Here are photos from the the service.
Ebenezer Baptist Church
Clark Atlanta band performs at the private funeral service for Rico Wade at Ebenezer Baptist Church on April 26, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
A Heartfelt Tribute
Photographic murals were displayed outside of the church during a private funeral service for Rico Wade at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
The Different Sides Of Rico Wade
Church decorations at the private funeral service for Wade honored the different sides of the esteemed music personality.
2 Chainz
Celebrities such as 2 Chainz honored Wade at the private funeral service.
Crew Love
Shawty Putt, Ben Hill Ball, Slimm Calhoun and Oozee paid their respects to Wade.
Killer Mike
Killer Mike, a staple in the Atlanta rap community, honored Wade’s memory at the service.
Bangladesh
Producer, songwriter and rapper Bangladesh pays homage to Wade at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Coach K
Coach K and a friend pay attend Wade’s funeral service on April 26.
Sleepy Brown
Rico Wade collaborator (Bring the Noize) and longtime friend Sleepy Brown attended the service to honor his creative partner.
Dallas Austin
Grammy-winning hitmaker Dallas Austin made sure he was present for Wade’s funeral services.
The Wade Family
Members of Rico Wade’s family Rico “Duece” Wade, Beatrice Wade, Ryder Wade and guests attend a private funeral service for Rico Wade at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Dr. Sheri Riley
Dr. Sheri Riley attended Wade’s private funeral service at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
Drum Major For Clark Atlanta
Drum Major for Clark Atlanta led the performance at the service. The band played songs that included “Waterfalls” by TLC and “Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik” by Outkast. Both of those songs were produced by Organized Noize, the production team consisting of Wade, Sleepy Brown and Ray Murray.
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Casino and guests attend a private funeral service for Rico Wade at Ebenezer Baptist Church on April 26, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Wade passed away on April 13, 2024 at the age of 52.
Final Sendoff
Decorations are displayed outside of the church during the private funeral service for Rico Wade at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
A Beautiful Goodbye
Wade’s casket is carried to its final resting place after the private funeral service at Ebenezer Baptist Church.
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