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Hip-hop and health – why so many rap artists die young

  • Written by A.D. Carson, Associate Professor of Hip-Hop, University of Virginia
Hip-hop and health – why so many rap artists die youngHip hop artists, from top left, clockwise, DMX, Lexii Alijai, Prince Markie Dee and Trugoy the Dove have all passed away within the past decade. Getty Images

The song “Be Healthy” from the 2000 album by hip-hop duo dead prez, “Let’s Get Free,” is a rare rap anthem dedicated to diet, exercise and temperance:

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