Veteran rapper Sean Price passes away aged 43

It’s a sad day for Hip Hop and the music world as the news has surfaced of legendary Brooklyn rapper, Sean Price, passing away in his sleep aged 43.

Sean P was a member of multiple hip-hop groups such as Heltah Skeltah, Boot Camp Clik and Random Axe, which would all fall under the infamous Duck Down Records.

As a solo artist Sean ‘Ruck’ Price released three studio albums, 2005’s ‘Monkey Barz’, 2007’s ‘Jesus Price Supastar’ and 2012’s ‘Mic Tyson’.

Prior to his solo career Sean P began to gain recognition with rhyming partner Rock aka Don Rocko under the name Heltah Skeltah, the duo went on to release two classic albums. The first release was the 1996 debut ‘Nocturnal’ with the sophomore following two years later entitled ‘Magnum Force’.

Often referred to as Kimbo Price, he was known to many as a microphone legend for his comical gangster lines, insane flow and not to mention his larger than life sense of humour.

Rappers, producers, radio personalities, DJs and fans took to Twitter and Instagram to pay homage to the late Brooklyn emcee.

RIP Sean Price — Raekwon The Chef (@Raekwon) August 8, 2015

I send my love to my Duck Down family, Boot Camp family, Decep family, Team Homi family #RIPSeanPrice one of the absolute greats — Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) August 8, 2015

Sean Price went from being a childhood hero of mine to a great friend. He was the most competitive MC I’ve ever met & kept me on my game. — Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) August 8, 2015

R.I.P to the big homie Sean Price I still don’t wanna accept this he embraced me and encouraged me to push fwd when I was down Love u bro — marci-beaucoup (@rocmarci) August 8, 2015

Damn not my brother man. RIP @SeanPrice I’m in tears right now.

— MR. WONDERFUL (@ActionBronson) August 8, 2015

Sean P was the one man embodiment of everything I loved about hip hop. The game will honestly never be the same — Snips / Livin’ Proof (@snipstweets) August 8, 2015

Words cannot describe my shock and sadness over the death of Sean Price..one of my absolute favorite people to see and talk to…such a loss — Peter Rosenberg (@Rosenbergradio) August 8, 2015

Life is too crazy man smh… RIP to the big homie Sean Price — B4.DA.$$ OUT NOW!!! (@joeyBADASS) August 8, 2015

(Photos + Video) RIP To Our Brother, Rapper Sean Price, Has Passed Away http://t.co/xbIHjkk7BD http://t.co/xXQTmZjsga — Funk Flex !!!!! (@funkflex) August 8, 2015

Not Sean Price!!! RIP to a Good Brotha!! — Mr Summertime!!! (@djjazzyjeff215) August 8, 2015

R.I.P Sean Price….a legend — Maverick Sabre (@MaverickSabre) August 8, 2015

My heart hurts. Sean Price is gone. Rest in Paradise legend. — 9th Wonder (@9thwonder) August 8, 2015

RIP Gray Hulk. Sean Price.

— Charlamagne Tha God (@cthagod) August 8, 2015

Words can’t express how I feel at the moment. This was truly my big brother. RIP to one of the greatest to ever do it and one of the realest I’ve ever met in this game. My FAMILY. Love you my G. And @bernadettealwayshumble whatever you and the family need just say the word. #ripSeanPrice #duckdown A photo posted by Skyzoo (@skyzoothewriter) on Aug 8, 2015 at 9:39am PDT

Sean is survived by his wife, and his three children. While it’s not known what exactly caused his death, it’s clear that Sean P will be deeply missed.

On August 21st 2015 Price was due to drop his highly anticipated mixtape ‘Songs in the Key of Price’.

If you’re not familiar with the works of Kimbo Price aka Sean Duke then scroll down get yourself acquainted.

Sean Price ft. Rock – P-Body