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USA Today is reporting that “Flava in Ya Ear” rapper Craig Mack has died of natural causes this week in South Carolina. He was 46.

As part of Diddy’s Bad Boy Entertainment label, Mack released his debut album, “Project: Funk da World,” which featured the single “Flava in Ya Ear,” in 1995. The song was nominated for a Grammy in the best rap solo performance category.

LL Cool J tweeted: “Rest in Power Craig. May the almighty embrace your soul & lift up your family and friends. It was a pleasure to know you & rock with you. You $tepped away from the game & did it your way… I always respected that. #RIPCraigMack.”