Rapper Bad Azz Has Passed Away; Snoop Dogg, Daz Dillinger Pay Their Respects

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Bad Azz
R.I.P.

It's with a heavy heart that we must report Jamarr Stamps, widely known as rapper Bad Azz, has reportedly passed away. The Long Beach legend rose to fame as an affiliate of Snoop Dogg and was apart of his LBC crew. He was featured on tracks with Tupac Shakur, Nate Dogg, Warren G, Kurupt, Lady of Rage, Ice Cube, Busta Rhymes, Ras Kass, Suga Free, Daz Dillinger, and even released a joint project with Bizzy Bone.

Jamarr may have taken a step back from the spotlight in recent years, but that that doesn't mean that he wasn't steadily working. The 43-year-old continued to grind out new music and was still a beloved fixture in hip hop. There has been an outpouring of condolences to Jamarr's loved ones as his friends and fans paid their respects on social media. According to a report by HipHopDX, the rapper may have been in jail at the time of his death.

Read through some of the reactions below. Rest in peace, Jamarr.


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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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