KANGOL Kid, the rapper behind the hit song Roxanne Roxanne, has died at the age of 55. Born Shiller Shaun Fequiere, Kangol Kid had been battling colon cancer and was hospitalized for the last several weeks.
Kangol Kid is dead at age 55 
He had been fighting colon cancerInstagram @yokangol Kangol also founded the legendary old-school hip hop group UTFO, which consisted of other Brooklynites like Educated Rapper, Doctor Ice, and Mix Master Ice. Known for his breakdancing and rhyming skills, Kangol Kid went on to work with his team to come up with the iconic hip hop song Roxanne Roxanne, which ended up being the group's most popular song and fostered over two dozen answer records. Kangol was diagnosed with colon cancer in February 2021, according to reports. A number of stars had paid him a visit while he was in the hospital battling cancer, including rappers Snoop Dogg and LL Cool J, and also stars like Anthony Anderson and Donny Osmond. UTFO went on to have other major hits in addition to Roxanne Roxanne, like 1986's Leader of the Pack, and had released five major albums before breaking up in the 90s. Kangol himself went on to have a great career afterward, writing the hit song Private Property for Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam before running the successful production group Whistle. He gave back to the community by touring high schools and teaching kids about the music industry. Tributes have poured in from around the world honoring Kangol Kid. Most read in News DEADLY ROMANCE Gabby documentary examines Brian relationship & murder as parents speak out HOST'S SUIT Trevor Noah sues New York hospital and doctor for 'negligence' after surgery DOOMSDAY DAD I live in a 6,000 sq ft bunker with my 3 kids so we're ready for nuke disaster STAR DIES Drakeo the Ruler killed at 28 - Rapper dies after being stabbed at LA festival TRUTH & LIES Gabby doc shows truth behind 'Brian digging grave' & 'Instagram live' mystery 'TRAILBLAZER' Pioneering relationship therapist dies at 107 after working until she was 105 Rapper Ice-T took to Twitter with a tribute: ...Wow… I'm waking up to this awful news.. I spoke on Kangol's fight with CANCER a couple of weeks ago.. He was a good friend and a True HipHop Legend.. My sincere condolences to his family… Life is Precious and Fragile.. RIP #UTFO... Dart Adams, an author and music journalist, also shared some thoughts. KANGOL KID COULD WRITE THE SONG, ARRANGE THE VOCALS, PRODUCE THE SONG, PLAY THE KEYS, DO BACKGROUND VOCALS, WRITE RHYMES & IF NEED BE? DO CHOREOGRAPHY ON TOP OF IT ALL. We lost a trailblazer, pioneer, change agent & a true legend in music.— Dart_Adams (@Dart_Adams) December 18, 2021 Rock the Bells, founded by LL Cool J, also tweeted their condolences. Hip-Hop lost a legend today with the transitioning of @yokangol but his legacy will forever serve as a source of inspiration, courage, and love. Rock The Bells sends our deepest condolences to all of his family and loved ones. #restinpower #kangolkid #fuckcancer 
pic.twitter.com/U6xY2SwAPz— Rock The Bells (@RockTheBells) December 18, 2021 ...Kangol Kid is part of our history, sampling his "I thought I had it in the palm of my hand" on our first record "Hands On Experience." To me, "Roxanne Roxanne" is a flawless recording and will live on forever,... tweeted @DjMightyMi. ...The hip-hop community lost a legend today. Rest easy #KangolKid #UTFO,... tweted @ali_N_pdx. 
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