"Atlanta Hip-Hop Pioneer Rico Wade Dies at 52"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Rico Wade, a key figure in Atlanta's hip-hop scene and one of the architects of the "dirty south" sound, has passed away at the age of 52. As a co-producer for OutKast, Goodie Mob, and CeeLo Green, and co-writer of TLC's hit "Waterfalls," Wade played a significant role in shaping the city's hip-hop sound. His influence extended to artists like Killer Mike and Future, and his death has prompted tributes from Atlanta's music community.