On this date in 2020, Hip Hop lost one of its most underappreciated voices—Malik Abdul-Basit Smart, better known as Malik B, a founding member of The Roots. He was 47 years old. At the time of his ...

Philadelphia rapper Malik B., who was a long-time member of the iconic American rap group "The Roots," has died at the age of 47. "We regretfully inform you of the passing of our beloved brother and ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Malik B, a rapper and founding member of The Roots, has died. He was 47. The group announced the death of the Philadelphia-born emcee in a social media post Wednesday. The cause of ...

Early The Roots member Malik B sadly passed away at the age of 47, and tributes to him have been pouring in. ”May he be remembered for his devotion to Islam, His loving brotherhood and His innovation ...

On this date in 2020, one of the founding members of The Roots, Malik Abdul-Basit Smart aka Malik B passed away. He was 47 years old. At the time of his passing, The Roots released a statement saying, ...