Black Rob Latest Celebrity News & Gossip

Black Rob, the iconic Bad Boy Records signee known for hits like 2000’s “Whoa!”, has passed away at the age of 52, The New York Times reports. Per fellow Bad Boy signee Mark Curry, who broke the news of Rob’s death on social media, the rapper suffered a litany of health problems, including diabetes and lupus, and had multiple strokes in the past few years.

Black Rob, who has died aged 51.The rapper’s death was confirmed by several of his friends and former collaborators including rapper Mark Curry, who revealed Rob had passed away in a video on social media, and singer-songwriter and producer Mario Winans.“This hit my heart……. we will NEVER forget you brother! RIP BLACK ROB!” Winans wrote in an Instagram post earlier this evening (April 17).

Black Rob has been sharing messages from hospital, leaving fans worried about his condition.The first video shows the artist lying down in a hospital bed, saying he is suffering from “crazy pain”. Asked about how he felt about rap legend DMX, who died on Friday (April 9), Rob said he had “big love” for the Ruff Ryders rapper.“Let keep our prayers up Black Rob!!!” DJ Self, who shared the video on Instagram, wrote in the caption.