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BORN
1972
DIED
2015
Sean Price Obituary
Price came to attention under the stage name Ruck alongside partner Rock (Jahmal Bush) in the New York City rap group Heltah Skeltah during the 1990s. They released their first album "Nocturnal" in 1996 and frequently made guest appearances on tracks by other notable east coast rappers, including members of the Wu-Tang Clan.
Price was well respected for his skills on the mic by other rappers. "RIP Sean Price. Mic God, lyrical Warrior and supreme Emcee," commented fellow rapper Killer Mike via Twitter.
The Brooklyn native died in his apartment on Saturday, August 8, 2015 according to a statement made by his record label, Duck Down Music. No cause of death was given.
An official mixtape, "Songs in the Key of Price" is scheduled for release later in August. Price is survived by his wife and three children.
110 Entries
Robert Drew
January 10, 2019
Give shout out to later rap pioneer Sean price rest good.big fan of ur music
DJ Allday
February 24, 2018
walsifar alsilmiu Sean Price, Scragbite, Ruck aka
THE LEGEND
July 19, 2016
Love that East Coast fire that he has been spitting for years. This is what you call a "REAL EMCEE", RIP.
How you can show support
TONE DAVIS
July 6, 2016
I'VE BEEN A FAN OF YOURS SINCE THE 90's, WE LOVED YOU HERE ON EARTH, BUT YOU ARE MORE LOVED UP ABOVE
City Streets
December 17, 2015
Sean Price the niceest mc to touch a mic
Adisa Curry
September 23, 2015
Rest In Peace to one of the most influential MC's of my time. Your style can never be mimicked P!
September 5, 2015
May the words @ 2 Cor. 1:13 bring you the much needed comfort and peace!
September 2, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Deven Gidwani
August 28, 2015
Hope you're ripping mics in heaven jesus price. You were my favorite and you will be missed
August 27, 2015
Gob bless u bro... Heltah took me thru some ruff times..... Hold Ya Head fam
Lindsay Radulski
August 25, 2015
I'm sorry I never had the pleasure of meeting you, you had such an amazing talent. I have said prayers for you and your family. May you rest in peace. Sean !P!
Corey Newton
August 23, 2015
Peace Ruck from your boy "pretty pretty" Damb I thought we would one day link up again. Mybe in the next. Peace black man
Lou Reys
August 22, 2015
Can't believe you are gone P. Duck down will not be the same without you. You will be greatly missed.. Till I see you again.. Hope the whole Boot Camp Fam is doing well.. R.I.P. "P" - One.
Pattie
August 21, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. He seemed like an all around great guy. May the God of all comfort guard your hearts as you await the day when" death will be swallowed up forever. "(Isaiah25:8)
Robert West
August 21, 2015
R.I.P Mr. Sean Price..one of the greatest to do it. A true God m.c.
Fella Fide
August 20, 2015
Hard to put into words what this man means to Hip Hop, One of the Best to Do it! He blessed us with many classics that will long live on, Love and Peace to his wife and children, thankful I got the honor to chill with the God, DuckDown4Life!
Megasean
August 20, 2015
Rest in power Price! Gone but never forgotten.
Ri
August 19, 2015
Rest in Power Mr. Price and know that you still live in our hearts and minds. Forever P!
Lock Sharkz
August 18, 2015
You was always in my top five and it was also a pleasure to meet you brother. One if the illest, much respect and love
Mustafa Hamilton
August 18, 2015
Loved your music rest in peace.you will be missed.and be blessed
Carter
August 18, 2015
Sleep peacefully, Sean Price, from a life of hard, but enjoyable work. You had your own style in the Hip Hop World, and it goes without saying that your fans adored you. My condolences to all loved ones left behind!
Hayzee
August 18, 2015
"Sean is a don I don't wear Sean Jean" ...." RIP! in life Sean was so nice, now Jesus price rapping with Jesus Christ!" ... A wise man can play a fool but a fool can never play a wise man. P
August 18, 2015
R.i.p Ruck you be missed always been there and I know you still ride with me luv you bro cons for life
Mohammad Aljubairi
August 17, 2015
R.I.P big brother. Allah swt has dominion over all things. Peace.
Lola .d. Taylor
August 17, 2015
R.I.p.Sean price we love your music sorry to see you go but God love you more
Lola .d. Taylor
August 17, 2015
R.I.p.Sean price we love your music sorry to see you go but God love you more
August 16, 2015
Sean P was the Truth. May The Most High be gracious towards his memory!
Shon W
August 16, 2015
RIP Sean Price. You were one of the realist MC's. My condolences to friends and family
Nikita Price
August 15, 2015
Rest in Peace cuzzo Sean. Your music was genuine and ahead of it's time. You will truly be missed. Luv you much.
Knick Beats
August 14, 2015
R.I.P Sean Your music and how you were able to bounce back in the game inspired and still inspiring other Mcee's like myself who started in the 90's.
Your music is collection items. Thank you for all you did for hip
hop.
michael molinelli
August 14, 2015
Heart breaking to lose such a legend to hiphop..may you rest peacefully..
lucky roberts
August 13, 2015
Gone but never forgotten
lucky roberts
August 13, 2015
R.I.P Jesus price superstar
Chris
August 13, 2015
R.I.P Ruck! One of the best to ever pick up a mic. You'll truely be missed.
Ernesto Rodriguez
August 13, 2015
R..i....P ! We love u but god loves you more
Chaa Jones
August 13, 2015
There is no doubt that Sean P will be remembered as one of the greatest lyricists/rappers/emcees ever to the true, authentic hip hop heads! I became a fan when he hit the scene in the 90's as a part of Heltah Skeltah. This is a tremendous loss. My condolences go out to his loved ones!
Andre Friedman
August 13, 2015
Ive been listening to you since I was 14 years old, Ill be 35 this year, your lyricism, wordplay and 100% honesty is what made me a fan. Your command of the mic kept me a fan for the last 20 years. You were a PHENOMENAL emcee and artist and your music will live on as long as Im still breathing. Your passing was a shock to me as I was having a debate the day before you passed stating exactly why YOU ARE ON MY TOP 5 ILLEST EMCEES SPITTIN!! To then see Killah Priest post on his Facebook page of your passing hit me hard. Rest In Power Sean Price!! Your music and the legacy you left behind will be respected for a life time. My condolences to your family and may the find peace and joy in your memory!!
James Powell
August 13, 2015
Sean p! Thank you. Back in 2006 I was at a all time low. I mean I had hit rock bottom. I turned to you. You motivated me with those out of this world bars. I'll never forget you.love you big bro. Rest in paradise.
Danger skilzki
August 13, 2015
My prayers for the family,rest in peace sean price.hardcore emcee. You will always live .my prayers for the rockness monsta too. I know he is hurting..keep moving forward rocko...
DJ KING JAMES
August 12, 2015
Man, this was a tough one! Great times every time I ran into you. One of the greatest to ever do it! Will be missed but still keep your memory alive through the good music left to us! Respect! #R.I.P my brother!
Steady Murphy
August 12, 2015
Rest in Peace to one of the most underrated emcees of all time. Your genius will be greatly missed.
Brian Ford
August 12, 2015
May your family find strength in this time of grief. REST In Peace Sean P!
Mr Holmes
August 12, 2015
You will be greatly Missed. You were a true king! Rest in Paradise my brotha.
478
August 12, 2015
Sending condolences and prayers To the family,City, love ones friends, and fans.
R.I.p.
Darrell Brooks-McEachern
August 12, 2015
R.I.P Sean Price, Legendary!!!!!
cutty ian
August 12, 2015
Rest in power Sean Price #greyhulk
SAMUEL STEVENSON
August 12, 2015
rest in power P
August 12, 2015
RIP,REST IN POWER...BLACK KING..gone.NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!!! -Yasmeen Pasha (Amityville/Raleigh)
August 12, 2015
Rest in beats Sean Price
TREY
August 12, 2015
R.I.P To one the of the realist/illest MC's to bless this hip hop game. Thank you for dedication to your craft, showed these clowns how to do it! you probably up there making an album with Dilla
Peaches
August 12, 2015
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. #RIPSEANPRICE
Frank G.
August 12, 2015
We love you Sean! Rest well, we miss you dearly!! Still hard to swallow. My condolences to the family!. #RIPSeanPrice
Murk Meccatron
August 12, 2015
R.I.P SEAN P!!!!YOU WILL ALWAYS LIVE ON THRU YOUR MUSIC!!!! P!
DEN COOK
August 11, 2015
R. I. P MY BROTHER!
Juliette Holloway
August 11, 2015
Im shocked S.I.P MY BROTHER
Steven Gonzalez
August 11, 2015
The best that ever did it!
Steven Gonzalez
August 11, 2015
Much love Rest in peace my brother can't believe it,but I know your in a better place.Will always be my favorite rapper. God bless you Sean Price!
D. Steelz
August 11, 2015
Rip sean p u will be missed by numerous friends and family peace and love to your wife and kids.U left your mark in b.ville with your music humor and being outspoken sleep in peace. P!!!
al-karim Hood
August 11, 2015
Rest easy my brother till we meet again,
#Tillwemeetagain #Restwellbrother
Al-karim Hood
August 11, 2015
Jamaal Poe
August 11, 2015
R.i.p to one of the last inspirational lyricist.your going to be missed greatly Ruck!!! Kimbo price!!!! Mic Tyson!!!
Robert Alston III
August 11, 2015
R.I P. My boy. You will be greatly missed. It's unheard of that you see someone of your status in the rap world to stay loyal to the hood in which they come from. I loved that about you fam. And many other need to learn from your walk of life. Til we meet and pass each other on Saratoga in heaven kid. Love you. DUKE.
rahsan white
August 11, 2015
Heavenly words... tawl sean Megatron I'm going to miss you my brother. At a loss for words with a heart ache still hurting me May you rest in peace you went home before me.
Thomas Lucas
August 11, 2015
Where was I ? O yes! Sean Carter is nice but SEAN PRICE is the Best !! R.I.P! Much love and Respect to his Family and Friends.
Dominic Wojtczak
August 11, 2015
We all love you, man!!! You're the legend and one of the best rappers. Rest In Peace P!!!
August 11, 2015
One of the best mc's to ever grace the mic. Your music will live on forever! It was a pleasure and honor to know you. Rest In Peace my Fallen Soldier...
August 11, 2015
RIP... We lost a great one.
August 10, 2015
When you raise your eyes to the heavens,
where will you help come from?
From the LORD, and may HE comfort you
and the family daily as you grieve over
the loss of your beloved one.
Much love to the family and friends.
Sincere prayers to you.
(Psalms 121)
lisa lissner
August 10, 2015
I hope to see you in Paradise, Sean. Our bodies will be made new. Until then, sleep well. Lisa L.
August 10, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Price family.
May the God of peace, console the hearts
of the family during and after this difficult time.
Each day will be a challenge, may the LORD give you the needed strength.
May the family reflect on the positive and fun times together.
My sincere and heartfelt prayers are
with the family.
(Psalm 23)
TE, Louisiana
Matthew Corsaletti
August 10, 2015
Sean you were taken too soon.. You will be forever missed fam. I know your up in heaven looking down on us.. My condolences to Bernadette and the children... One love to the best to ever do it... R.I.P. Sean Price.
August 10, 2015
May the family, friends, and fans of Mr. Sean Price draw strength and encouragement from GOD's Word express at Matthew 19:26.
Dimitris Newton
August 10, 2015
Loved this guy, he's going to be missed greatly. May the family be comforted in their time of sorrow. Remember that he is always with us, eternally.
The BEST Rapper. r.i.P!
tarnisha ross
August 10, 2015
R.I.p Ruck # west over job crops 1991 to the family I send my strength and condolences to all
Jerry Fahie
August 10, 2015
I'm a big fan of Sean Price and he's a lyrical God on the Mic..R.I.P.
GrittyZulu
August 10, 2015
You were one of the best who did it held bk down ....give heaven a great performance
August 10, 2015
Dear family,I extend my deepest condolences. Death is truly a sting but soon God promises that death will be brought to nothing. ( 1 Corinthians 15:26 )
SUE
August 9, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Scott Chamberland
August 9, 2015
Rest in Peace
Augusto Uetimane
August 9, 2015
Tu foste embora mas as suas obras para sempre viverao... Descance em paz SEAN PRICE
August 9, 2015
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
JKL Delva
August 9, 2015
True Hip-Hop Legend since the early 90's
may the Omniscient bless you up there
Karen Gill
August 9, 2015
I send my deepest condolences to the family of Sean Price. He was one of the nicest people I have ever met, and one of the most humble people in Brooklyn.
Bucky Turco
August 9, 2015
Hip hop lost a king. RIP Sean Price, God emcee.
Eddy Gomes
August 9, 2015
My deepest condolences to the Price family. Although I never met Sean his music helped form my love for hip hop. His infectious personality & humor made me feel like he was someone who could truly relate to anyone. His passing is a huge loss for us on earth, but I believe a huge addition to heaven.
Adrina Starks
August 9, 2015
My prayers & condolences go out to his family especially the children.. I know the feeling of losing a father.. I grew up on his music & he only live a few blocks from me.. Life is so precious but yet so short.. We have to tell love ones we love them often & make ammends with those we may have differences with. Tomorrow is not promise.. I love all of ya'll. God bless.. #SIPSean #GoneButNeverForgotten
Gywansla Galloway
August 9, 2015
A Dead Rapper that came from the 90's Golden Age of Hip Hop who's Lyrics & Street Credibility are Officially Certified
Michael Newton
August 9, 2015
May you rest in heavenly peace. I've been a true fan from the start. You are truly the greatest MC hands down. I jam to your tracks daily. I finally got to see you in concert last year in Boston. RIP
Adil Ezzaam
August 9, 2015
R.I.P Sean Price AKA RUCK. All my condolences to your finally. Not Only MC but also an humorist. God bless you.
August 9, 2015
My condolences to the Price family. I hope all can have comfort from knowing that God is near to the brokenhearted. ( Psalm 34 : 18 ) Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Antagonist Dragonspit
August 9, 2015
This whole thing is surreal. I can't believe we lost such a talented individual so soon. I had the honor of meeting Sean Price in the late 90s. Heavy hitter that didn't take himself too serious. Real dude. Always one of my hip hop role models.
August 9, 2015
Rest In Peace..... BBC
Wayne Oliver
August 9, 2015
I first heard Ruck in 1996, as a 13 year old boy. I was instantly a fan and have been ever since, Ruck has always been my favorite Emcee. Cannot express the sadness I feel for his passing, and for his family. Gone way to soon. I truly hope there is something else after we die. I look forward to see you in the next life my brother. "Ah where was I, Oh yes Sean Carter is nice but Sean Price is the best" R.I.P
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
August 9, 2015
In God's care rest in peace
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