“Tim peacefully departed this earth to be with our ancestors on Friday, June 18, 2021.
The song became a viral sensation in 2014 afterHarry PotterstarDaniel Radcliffeperformed it onThe Tonight Show.
Blackalicious' debut albumNiaarrived in 1999, receiving widespread acclaim.
Gift of Gab performing in 2013.Al Pereira/WireImage
The rapper also left behind nearly 100 tracks for future Blackalicious releases.
“Our brother was an MC’s MC who dedicated his life to his craft.
One of the greatest to ever do it,” Chief Xcel said in a statement.
“He’s the most prolific person I’ve ever known.
He was all about pushing the boundaries of his art form in the most authentic way possible.
He truly believed in the healing power of music.
Blackalicious most recently toured together in 2020, before the pandemic-forced shutdown.
