Def Jam West’s First Female Artist, Bo$$, Dead At 54

Def Jam West’s first feminine recording artist, Bo$$, has died.  

Fellow emcee Bun B shared the unhappy information on his Instagram on March 11. In a touching tribute to his 54-year-old fallen peer, Bun wrote, “Relaxation in peace to my massive sis, Lichelle Legal guidelines, AKA Bo$$. One of many finest feminine MCs and a pricey buddy. Give Rick Royal a hug for me. Lengthy Reside The Org!”

Followers and celebrities alike reacted to Bun’s information concerning the “Deeper” rapper’s loss of life.

Da Brat wrote, “Dam, I looooooved her! So unhappy. Ugh, #rip“

DJ Premier, who labored with Bo$$, wrote, “Rattling! Labored along with her on the Deeper Remix at D & D. She was uncooked–even in individual.”

“Rattling,” SoSo Def label boss Jermaine Dupri penned. 

Rap legend MC Lyte additionally shared the information of Bo$$’s loss of life on Instagram. 

“RIP to one of many hardest that ever did it! #Boss will endlessly be missed. A mainstay. Additionally many bricks to this femme fatale home of hip hop. 🎶🎶🎶,” Lyte expressed. 

Bo$$, born Lichelle Legal guidelines in Detroit, reportedly moved to New York to pursue a rap profession along with her fellow Detroit homie, Dee, who was her deejay. The duo finally ended up in Los Angeles, the place they struggled for 3 years earlier than Bo$$ and Dee have been signed by West Coast producer-icon DJ Quik to Def Jam West. “Born Gangstaz” was launched in 1993 and topped the charts at #3. Bo$$ lyrical supply might simply rival the toughest male emcee’s circulation. Later, she moved to Dallas, Texas, the place she grew to become a radio character. 

DJ Quik addressed Bo$$ by his nickname for her “Schelle. 🧚🏻‍♀️🕊️”

In 2017, Bo$$ reportedly suffered a stroke and seizure. Beforehand, in 2011, she was recognized with kidney illness, which required her to have a kidney transplant. 

Karyl Doll Legal guidelines Addison and Andrea Gladden began a GoFundMe for Bo$$ in 2021. It raised nearly $18,000, with the final donation ten months in the past. It has since been halted. 

Black Detroiters on Instagram additionally honored Bo$$ following the information of her loss of life. She reportedly attended St. Mary’s of Redford on Detroit’s west aspect and Oakland College. 

Ten years in the past, Bo$$ returned to Detroit and attended a celebration with Two Reside Crew.

Legendary deejay Def Jef additionally detailed how Bo$$ by no means forgot that he gave her a shot throughout her years struggling in California. As soon as she signed to Def Jam West, the femcee reportedly referred to as Russell Simmons to get Def Jef on her accomplished album. “Deeper” could be her greatest hit, and the homie produced it.

Relaxation in peace to a real G!