Who was Gift of Gab and what was his cause of death?
A MEMBER of the Bay Area hip-hop duo Blackalicious passed away on Friday, June 25. Sacramento rapper Gift of Gab passed away on June 18. He was 50 at the time of his death. Timothy Jerome Parker, better known by his stage name Gift of Gab, alongside DJ Chief Xcel made up the rap duo Blackalicious. Gift of Gab was known for his clever tongue-twisting, multisyllabic and complex rhymes. Blackalicious released four studio albums, Nia, Blazing Arrow, The Craft and Imani Vol. 1. Gift of Gab was also a member of Quannum Projects, a Bay Area hip-hop crew and record label, and has performed and recorded as a solo artist. On Friday, June 25, the hip-hop group Quannum Projects announced the rapper's death. It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear brother, Timothy J. Parker a.k.a. The Gift of Gab. Tim peacefully departed this earth to be with our ancestors on Friday, June 18, 2021. He is survived by two brothers, one sister, many nieces and nephews, countless friends, and fans across the globe. "We ask that the familys privacy is respected as we mourn the tremendous loss of our dear brother," the hip-hop group added. 4 According to Rolling Stone, the rapper died of natural causes  An inside source confirmed to Rolling Stone that Gift of Gap died of natural causes. The 50-year-old reportedly suffered illness in regards to his kidneys over the last several years. The rapper undergoing dialysis multiple times a week until finally receiving a new kidney in January 2020, Rolling Stone reported. Blackalicious DJ Xavier Mosley, better known by his stage name DJ Chief Xcel, released a statement following the death of his long-time friend and bandmate. HOME FROM HOME Gordon Ramsays daughter Holly buys 800,000 flat round the corner from home HE'S HONOUR-ED! Ed Sheeran reveals daughter Lyra's very famous godfather and middle name  "Our brother was an MCs MC who dedicated his life to his craft. One of the greatest to ever do it. Hes the most prolific person Ive ever known. He was all about pushing the boundaries of his art form in the most authentic way possible. "He truly believed in the healing power of music. He viewed himself as a vessel used by a higher power whose purpose was to give positive contributions to humanity through Rhyme, Xcel said.