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Funeral of Mobb Deep’s Prodigy Open to the Public in NYC
Last week, Prodigy, one-half of Mobb Deep, died because of complications from sickle cell anemia. But on Thursday, the public will have the opportunity to attend the hip-hop legend’s funeral in New York City. A special viewing service will be held at the Frank E. Campbell funeral home in Manhattan from 2-5 p.m., and open,…
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Mobb Deep’s Prodigy and Sickle Cell: What You Need to Know About a Disease That Takes Down the Young
Forty years ago, Albert “Prodigy” Johnson of Mobb Deep, who died Tuesday at age 42, would likely never have had a music career. In 1973, those born with sickle cell disease had a life expectancy of just 14 years. Today that number is as young as 40 and extends to the late 60s. It’s better.…
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Rap Legend Prodigy From Mobb Deep Dead at 42
Just days after performing on tour in Las Vegas, Prodigy from the rap group Mobb Deep has died at the age of 42. Prodigy, born Albert Johnson, was raised in the Queensbridge Houses of New York City’s borough of Queens and came from a long line of musicians. His grandfather Budd Johnson and great-uncle Keg…