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Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Brother Marquis, a member of the influential hip-hop group 2 Live Crew, has died at the age of 58. The group, known for its controversial and explicit lyrics, faced legal challenges in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Brother Marquis joined the group in 1986 and contributed to several of their notable albums. The cause of his death has not been disclosed.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Brother Marquis, a member of the iconic rap group 2 Live Crew, has died at age 58. His death was announced by the group on social media, and no cause of death has been revealed. Marquis, born Mark D. Ross, joined the Miami-based group in 1986 and was known for his role in their landmark obscenity case. The group's frontman, Uncle Luke, paid tribute to him, highlighting their contributions to hip-hop culture and ongoing legal battles over their music rights.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by syracuse.com
Mark Ross, known as Brother Marquis from the pioneering rap group 2 Live Crew, has died at age 58. Ross, originally from Rochester, NY, was a key member of the group known for their explicit lyrics and free speech battles. The cause of death has not been announced.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
Brother Marquis, a rapper from the influential hip-hop group 2 Live Crew, has died at the age of 58. The group, known for their sexually explicit lyrics and controversial album covers, was the first to have a "Parental Advisory: Explicit Content" label on an album. Marquis' cause of death has not been disclosed.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Brother Marquis, a member of the influential Miami hip-hop group 2 Live Crew, has died at 58. Known for their sexually explicit lyrics and battles over free speech, 2 Live Crew achieved national success in the 1980s and '90s. The cause of death has not been disclosed.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
Brother Marquis, born Mark Ross and a member of the controversial rap group 2 Live Crew, has died. Known for their sexually explicit lyrics, 2 Live Crew sparked debates about race and artistic freedom in the 1980s and '90s. The group faced legal challenges, including a landmark obscenity trial in 1990, but were ultimately acquitted. His death was announced on the group's social media, with no cause or location provided.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
Brother Marquis, a key member of the influential and controversial rap group 2 Live Crew, has died at age 58. Known for his work on iconic albums like "As Nasty As They Wanna Be," which faced legal battles over obscenity, Brother Marquis was a significant figure in the Miami bass style of hip hop. His death appears to be due to natural causes, though the exact manner has not been revealed. This follows the 2017 death of 2 Live Crew co-founder Fresh Kid Ice.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Rolling Stone
Brother Marquis, a pioneering rapper from the controversial Miami hip-hop group 2 Live Crew, has died at 58. Known for their explicit lyrics and legal battles over obscenity, 2 Live Crew made history with their 1989 album "As Nasty As They Wanna Be." The group faced arrests and legal challenges but ultimately contributed to the legal precedent for commercial parody as fair use. Marquis, whose real name was Mark D. Ross, continued to influence the music scene even after the group disbanded.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Fox News
Brother Marquis, a member of the iconic rap group 2 Live Crew, has died at the age of 58. The cause of death is currently unknown. Luther "Luke" Campbell and other members of the group have expressed their condolences and plan to continue their efforts to reclaim their music catalog in his honor. 2 Live Crew was known for their controversial 1989 album "As Nasty As They Wanna Be," which was initially deemed legally obscene but later overturned by the United States Court of Appeals.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
Brother Marquis, a key member of the Miami hip-hop group 2 Live Crew, has died at 58. Known for his role in the group's controversial and legally significant works, Marquis' passing was confirmed by the group's manager. The cause of death is currently unknown.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TMZ
Brother Marquis, a longtime member of the iconic rap group 2 Live Crew, has died at the age of 58. His death was confirmed by the group's official social media accounts and their manager, with sources indicating it appears to be from natural causes. Marquis, born Mark Ross, joined 2 Live Crew in 1986 and contributed to their success with his witty lyrics. He later pursued solo projects and reunited with the group for more music.