Gift of Gab of Blackalicious Passes Away

Heartbreaking news, Gift of Gab, one half of the legendary hip-hop duo Blackalicious has lossed his fight to a long battle with Kidney complications.

“It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear brother, Timothy J. Parker a.k.a. The Gift of Gab,” his crew Quannum announced in a statement this morning. “Tim peacefully departed this earth to be with our ancestors on Friday, June 18, 2021. He is survived by two brothers, one sister, many nieces and nephews, countless friends, and fans across the globe. We ask that the family’s privacy is respected as we mourn the tremendous loss of our dear brother.”