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Brooklyn Whodini rapper John 'Ecstasy' Fletcher dead at 56

The Roots frontman Questlove announced Fletcher’s death Wednesday on his Instagram page.

Rapper John "Ecstacy" Fletcher of Whodini performs during the Hip Hop Gods Classic Tourfest Revue at the Liacouras Center on November 30, 2012 in Philadelphia City.“This man was legendary and a pivotal member of one of the most legendary groups in hip hop.” Most Read Hip hop producer Jermaine Dupri said he was stunned by the news.” Rapper Q-Tip said Fletcher was “one of the most under appreciated voices in hip hop.

” In 2018, Whodini received the Hip Hop Icon Award at the 3rd Annual Black Music Honors show.[More New York] Boy, 16, fatally shot in head in doorway of Bronx deli p Tributes poured in for the tall, lanky Whodini founder best known for his crisp baritone, sharp lyrics and a hat that looked like the one Zorro wore in the movies.

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