Mobb Deep’s Prodigy is Dead at 42!

Prodigy, who reigned supreme in the duo Mobb Deep, has died at the age of 42 due to complications from a sickle cell anemia crisis.

His real name was Albert Johnson, and the news was shared by Nas, who broke the news on Instagram, writing: “QB RIP King P.”

“Prodigy was hospitalized a few days ago in Vegas after a Mobb Deep performance for complications caused by a sickle cell anemia crisis,” a statement from his reps read. “As most of his fans know, Prodigy battled the disease since birth. The exact causes of death have yet to be determined.”

🙏🏾 QB RIP King P. Prodigy 4 Ever

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