Rapper BOSS dies at 54: singer who was signed by Russell Simmons in the 90s and passed the hit Deeper after kidney disease and stroke
Rapper Bo$$, whose real name was Lichelle Marie Laws, has died at the age of 54.
Rapper Bun B announced the news on social media on Monday evening. “Rest in peace to my big sister Lichelle Laws, aka Boss. One of the best female MCs and a dear friend,” he wrote, sharing a photo of the singer.
Her cause of death has not yet been announced.
It is believed she died due to complications from kidney disease, which she was first diagnosed with in 2011.
In 2017, a GoFundMe account was set up in her name after she suffered a stroke and a seizure.
She rose to fame for being the first female rapper signed to Def Jam by Russell Simmons.
Rapper Bo$$ – whose real name was Lichelle Marie Laws – has died at the age of 54. Seen in 1992 in New York
Rapper Bun B announced the news on social media on Monday evening. “Rest in peace to my big sister Lichelle Laws, aka Boss. One of the best female MCs and a dear friend,” he wrote, sharing a photo of the singer. Seen in 1992
In 1993 she released her first studio album, Born Gangstaz.
It turned out to be her only studio album during her career.
Her biggest hit was Deeper.
Jermaine Dupri, Jadakiss, 9th Wonder, Ed Lover and others paid tribute to the star on Instagram.
Bo$$ was born and raised in Detroit, but moved to Los Angeles after high school for her career.
One of DJ Quik’s team members discovered her during a performance.
She rose to fame for being the first female rapper signed to Def Jam by Russell Simmons. Seen in LA in February