Music Mourns the Loss of ATCQ's Phife Dawg
Rest in Peace, Phife.
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The Loss of a Legend - The world has suffered a devastating loss, as Malik "Phife Dawg" Taylor passed away today (March 23) at the age of 45. The legendary rapper from A Tribe Called Quest suffered with health issues for years, complicated by diabetes. In 2008, Phife received a kidney transplant. While his actual cause of death is still unknown, the music community all gathered to express their condolences, as we lost a legend far too soon. We'll miss you, Phife. — Kathy Iandoli (Photo: Samir Hussein/WireImage)
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