Law enforcement sources tell us Saint – real name Steven Thronson – was found dead early Wednesday morning at a friend’s house in Victorville, Calif.We are told that SD’s pal found him struggling to breathe in one of the rooms in the house and called 911
According to our sources, once authorities arrived Saint Dog was pronounced dead at the scene We are told there was no obvious sign of foul play – a cause of death will be determined pending a report from autopsy and toxicology
Saint was a founding member of the Southern California hip-hop group, which was formed in Orange County He was one of the trio’s three MCs, alongside D-Loc and Johnny Richter As the name of their group suggests, the guys loved to rap on the grass in every way
He was only with the band for his early years – having appeared on 4 of their first projects, including « Stoners Reeking Havoc », « Royal Highness », « Stash Box » and « Hidden Stash » After that , he went solo but would eventually come back to collaborate with KMK
He is best known for his first hits like « Suburban Life », « Bump », « Dog’s Life », « Play On », among others
Kevin Zinger, director of Suburban Noize Records, tells us « Anyone who knew Steve saw what a big heart he had Some of my fondest memories were watching Steve stop the music in the middle of a Kottonmouth Kings show to bring a disabled fan in a wheelchair on stage so he can get a better view of the show and even join in singing a few songs He was just the kind of person Steve was and he touched so many people in a positive way «
He adds: « His legacy will live on in his music and our hearts go out to his Son Max and all his family, friends and fans around the world. »
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News from around the world – United States – Kottonmouth Kings rapper Saint Dog Dead at 44
