Digital Underground Rapper Cleetis Mack Dies Suddenly
Digital Underground rapper Cleetis Mack has died suddenly. The hip-hop group confirmed the death of their longtime member, saying his passing "leaves a void in our Digital Underground."
Digital Underground rapper Cleetis Mack has died suddenly, the hip-hop group confirmed. A representative for the band told TMZ that Mack's death "leaves a void in our Digital Underground."
Digital Underground became famous in the early 1990s as an alternative hip-hop group. They're best known for giving Tupac Shakur his first big break in the music industry. Tupac appeared as a backup dancer and rapper on their 1991 hit "Same Song" before launching his solo career.
The group formed in Oakland, California in 1987. They mixed humor with serious rap and stood out for their creative videos and wild performances. Their biggest hit was "The Humpty Dance" in 1990.
Details about Mack's cause of death have not been released. The group has not announced plans for memorial services.
Digital Underground helped launch Tupac Shakur's career and was a major force in alternative hip-hop. The group's members shaped rap music in the 1990s and influenced countless artists who followed.
The group may release more details about memorial plans and cause of death.
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