Timothy J Parker, AKA Gift of Gab, one half of the American rap duo Blackalicious and known for his acrobatic flow and dexterous wordplay, has died at the age of 50.
Parker, perhaps best known for his uninterrupted rap performance on Blackalicious’s Alphabet Aerobics, “peacefully departed this earth to be with our ancestors” on 18 June, the Bay Area hip-hop collective Quannum Projects announced on Friday.
A representative for Blackalicious told Rolling Stone that Parker had died of natural causes. The rapper had endured numerous health problems over the years, undergoing dialysis until a kidney transplant in January 2020.
“Our brother was an MC’s MC who dedicated his life to his craft.
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