Earlier this week, Bun B took to Instagram to announce the untimely passing of Def Jam's first female rapper, Bo$$. The Detroit-born MC was only 54 years old. Her cause of death has not yet been revealed, however, she suffered a stroke in 2017 after being diagnosed with renal disease. “Rest in peace to my big sis Lichelle Laws AKA Boss," Bun B captioned a photo of the late performer. "One of the best female MCs and a dear friend. Give Rick Royal a hug for me. Long Live The Org!”
His post prompted countless peers, friends, and fans to chime in with their own heartfelt messages about Bo$$. DJ Premier, for example, shared his own post on Instagram in which he reflected on a remix they did together that was never released. He recalled hitting the studio with her in the early 90s, urging Def Jam to search the vault for the unreleased track.
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Hip Hop Mourns The Loss Of Late Def Jam Pioneer Bo$$
Now, another couple of Bo$$'s fellow artists, Eminem and Snoop Dogg, have taken to social media to share some heartfelt words. Snoop hopped on Instagram today to pay his respects, sharing a photo of Bo$$ and reflecting on their friendship. "Damn. My homegirl before I got on. In the d. Game 🙏🏿 ❤️🩹 🕊️ 🎤 👊🏿," he captioned the post. Shortly after, Eminem shared a Tweet about her death, citing her talent and reminiscing about how well she represented their home city of Detroit. "Bo$$ rep’d the D so well as a pioneer. Such a talented MC. RIP!!!" he wrote.
Several other artists have since shown love to Bo$$ online, including Jermaine Dupri, Jadakiss, Warren G, and more. What do you think of Snoop Dogg and Eminem paying homage to Bo$$ following her passing? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.