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Gene "Groove" Allen
1964 - 2025
Gene "Groove" Allen
1964 - 2025
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BORN
1964
DIED
2025
Gene Allen Obituary
Gene "Groove" Allen was a rapper and actor best known for his work in the hip-hop trio Groove B. Chill and for his roles in movies like "House Party" and "House Party 2."
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Darlene
June 13, 2025
My heartfelt condolences are offered to the family, many, many friends, colleagues and devoted army fans of the Artis Gene "Groove" Allen. Gene "Groove" Allen was a rapper and actor best known for his work in the hip-hop trio Groove B. Chill and for his roles in movies like "House Party" and "House Party 2." He was greatly admired by many fellow artists and all those who knew him. 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 with the loss of Gene "Groove" Allen. May his music and legacy keep his memory alive forever.
Raymond Corley
March 4, 2025
Sending Prayers, And Love
Gina Charles
February 26, 2025
You will never be forgotten my friend-Songbird
Mr. Jr.
February 24, 2025
My condolences.
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Jeremy White
February 19, 2025
My condolences to your family. Gene will be greatly missed by family and friends. Gene was such a talented individual known for singing and acting. He will also be missed for his personal qualities. May God keep Gene in his memories and bless your family.
RB
February 19, 2025
Loved his music, loved him in "House Party". Sincere condolences to the Allen family, so very sorry for your loss. God be with you all.
Sean Howard
February 18, 2025
Dancing moves in the movie House Party. He was funny lol
Linda miles
February 18, 2025
Sip gene my condolences to cousin Michelle and Nina
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