Prodigy (rapper)

American rapper from New York (1974–2017)

Albert Johnson (November 2, 1974 – June 20, 2017), better known by his stage name Prodigy, was an American rapper. He was known for being the one half of the hip hop duo Mobb Deep with Havoc. He also appeared in the 2007 drama movie Blackout and Eminem biopic 8 Mile.

Prodigy
Background information
Birth nameAlbert Johnson
Born(1974-11-02)November 2, 1974[1]
Hempstead, New York, U.S.
OriginQueens, New York, U.S.
DiedJune 20, 2017(2017-06-20) (aged 42)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
GenresEast Coast hip hop
Occupation(s)
  • Rapper
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • record executive
Years active1989–2017
Labels
Websiteprodigymobbdeep.com

Prodigy died of complications from sickle-cell anemia and choking on an egg at a hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 20, 2017, aged 42.[2]

References

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  1. "Mobb Deep Bio|Mobb Deep Career" Archived 2017-02-26 at the Wayback Machine. MTV Artists.
  2. Weinstein, Max (June 20, 2017). "Prodigy dies at 42". XXL. Retrieved June 20, 2017.

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