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Godfather of Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. Passes Away
| 04/29/2018
BallerStatus.com
Some sad news circulated hip-hop circles over the weekend, when it was learned that Godfather (of legendary L.A. group Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E.) had passed away.
While his death has been confirmed, the circumstances surrounding his passing are currently unclear.
Godfather was one of seven members of the Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E., alongside his actual brothers Gawtti, Kobra, Monsta O, Ganxsta Ridd, E.K.A, and Murder One. The brothers first gained attention as a dance crew called the Blue City Strutters, before eventually making the transition into music, releasing their debut album New Funky Nation in 1990.
Following a number of indie projects, Boo-Yaa's 2003 album West Koasta Nostra was among their most notable, featuring a star-studded guest list, with appearances from the likes of Eminem, B-Real, Mack 10, Kurupt, WC and Crooked I.
The group as a whole were widely respected (and feared) throughout the industry.
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News of Godfather's death shocked many West Coast veterans.
"#RIP Godfather. You and #BooYahTribe laid the path for us. You're a Carson legend & moree than that; a West Coast TripleOG!" Ras Kass wrote on IG.
"Sad news. Rest in paradise OG west coast legend and icon," wrote Paul Wall.
"Saddest news this year, the passing of a good brother OG Godfather -- Booyaa Tribe," said legendary photographer Estevan Oriol. "Sorry to hear this bad news my homies."
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RIP Godfather! Boo Yaa TRIBE is an iconic group!
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Most likely something health related frombeing obese. RIP
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RIP
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Damn RIP, West coasta nostra is still on rotation
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Any word on what he passed away from?
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rest in power worldwide
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rip
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rip
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R.I.P. I think i'm gon' give "West Koasta Nostra" a spin tomorrow. Such a dope album.
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RIP to Godfather, West Kosta Nostra on rotation
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Heath issues for a long time. Sad to hear. Haven’t kept up with Hip Hop in a few years as much but Boo Yaa Tribe we’re one of the realest and most loyal too. Guaranteed his life will be celebrated