Rapper, producer and media host Grand Daddy I.U. has died suddenly.

The 54-year-old Hip-Hop legend passed away, for unknown reasons at the time this report was published.
Several sources confirmed the passing with AllHipHop and the news spread quickly.

DJ Chuck Chillout, who was a friend of the rapper, helped break the news to the masses on his Facebook account. They were hanging out recently in late November.

Grand Daddy I.U. was an MC that emerged in the late 80s to become one of the leading artist on iconic label Cold Chillin’ Records. The late Biz Markie played an instrumental role in his signing after he received Grand Daddy I.U.’s demo tape from his peer’s brother.

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