“Ho!” rapper Black Rob died at 51

Harlem rapper Black Rob, born Robert Ross and the Bad Boy performer best known for his 2000 hit ‘Whoa’, has passed away at the age of 51.

The death was confirmed by former label mate Mark Curry, who posted an emotional video message to Instagram on Saturday.

“Rob passed away about an hour ago,” Curry said, tears running down his cheeks.

“I don’t know where to start, but I thank everyone for the donations.”

He added: ‘We have lost a lot [of] legends and we can’t afford to lose anymore. “

Curry had shared a call from GoFundMe last week to help Ross “find a home, pay for medical attention and stability in these troubled times.”

The call was launched after the hip-hop community became concerned about Ross, recalling the late DMX from a hospital bed, in a series of videos detailing his many medical issues.

Ross’ series of Instagram posts were shared by DJ Self last week.

“I’ve been dealing with this for five years. Four strokes. I don’t know what to tell you … I don’t have a house to live in, ‘the rapper said.

Black Rob joined Puff Daddy’s Bad Boy Records in the mid-1990s and will be forever remembered for his catchy, hook-laden single from his debut album “Life Story.”

“Whoa!” peaked at 43 on the Billboard Top 100, but the summer party jam is still ringing through car stereos in neighborhoods across the five boroughs more than 20 years later.

Black Rob was also known for his verse on P Diddy’s “Bad Boy For Life” alongside Curry.

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