Rico Wade

My heartfelt condolences are offered to the family, many, many friends, and fans of Rico Wade was a member of the Atlanta-based production trio Organized Noize, a key player in Atlanta´s hip-hop scene, and one of the architects of the "Dirty South" sound. May the love and many, many special memories you shared with your devoted loved one show how much your life was touched by him. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes...

Rest In Peace Rico Wade! You are most definitely a true ATL Legend!! You will be sorely missed

The groups and music

My first memory of Rico was when he lived on Delowe Drive in East Point. My father Bob Reeves, owned the landmark detail shop "Bob's Hand Wash", on the now infamous Headland & Delowe! Rico would cut through our parking lot on his way to work @ LeMonte's Beauty Supply in Headland Delowe plaza across the street. Because LeMonte's owner was a frequently customer we had many conversations while he was teenager before the fame. He had an aura, of positivity, polish and persistance even then.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

My heart is heavy and I feel compelled to say a few words about Rico Wade, The backbone and a luminary in Atlanta hip-hop and Southern Hip Hop. Rico, along with Organized Noize Productions, was not only a musical icon but a guiding light for all creatives. My first introduction to him was the very beginning of OutKast´s 1st video Players Ball. Everybody knows the words he said at the very beginning. They really set the tone that Atlanta was here to play and stay. That scene captured the...

Never forget he got mad telling us to speak clearly in the mic lol

Sending our deepest condolences and prayers to the Wade family and friends Rico will be missed and may his soul rest in eternal peace

Rest Peacefully Rico. You will be missed