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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Malik_BMalik B. - Wikipedia

    Malik Abdul-Basit Smart (November 14, 1972 – July 29, 2020), known by the stage name Malik B., was an American rapper and singer who was a founding member of the Philadelphia-based hip hop band the Roots.

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  3. www.cnn.com › 2020/07/29 › entertainmentMalik B., founding member of The Roots, dead at 47 | CNN

    Jul 30, 2020 · Malik Abdul Basit, a rapper, singer and founding member of The Roots, has died, according to a statement posted on the group’s verified Twitter account. He was 47. “We regretfully inform you of...

  4. www.nytimes.com › 2020/07/31 › artsMalik B., Longtime Member of the Roots, Is Dead at 47

    Malik B., the elusive M.C. best known for his work with the Roots, died on Wednesday. He was 47. His death was confirmed by his cousin Don Champion.

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  6. www.npr.org › 2020/07/29 › 896769916Malik B., Early Member Of The Roots, Dies At 47 : NPR

    Jul 29, 2020 · Malik Abdul-Basit, a rapper best known for his work with The Roots as Malik B., has died. He was 47. His death was confirmed by The Roots' Questlove and Black Thought in a statement Wednesday,...

  7. www.rollingstone.com › music › music-newsThe Roots Rapper Malik B Dead at 47 - Rolling Stone

    Jul 29, 2020 · Malik B., a co-founding member of the Roots and a rapper on their first four albums, passed away at 47. Questlove and Black Thought paid tribute to their late brother and collaborator, praising his devotion to Islam, his brotherhood and his MC skills.

  8. apnews.com › article › ap-top-news-questlove-hip-hop-and-rapMalik B, founding member of The Roots, has died at 47

    Jul 29, 2020 · 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 death was not released.

  9. www.nbcnews.com › pop-culture › musicMalik B., founding member of The Roots, dies at 47 - NBC News

    Jul 29, 2020 · Malik Abdul Basit, a Philadelphia hip-hop vocalist known as Mailk B. who was an early member of The Roots, has died, the group announced Wednesday. He was 47.