World News – USA – John « Ecstasy » Fletcher of rap group Whodini dies

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John Fletcher, better known as Ecstasy from rap group Whodini, has reportedly passed away. Questlove brought the news on Wednesday (December). 23) in an Instagram homage to the hip-hop legend.

« A love for the ecstasy of the legendary #Whodini, » he said. “This man was legendary and a key member of one of the most legendary groups in hip hop. This is a sad man. ”

Ecstasy, born on 7. June 1964, Whodini founded with Jalil Hutchins in Brooklyn, N. . Y. . in 1982. DJ Grandmaster Dee joined the group in 1986.

Together they recorded hit singles like « The Haunted House of Rock », « Friends » and « Freaks Come Out at Night » and became an important name in the hip-hop scene.

In 2018 Whodini received his flowers at the 3rd. Annual Black Music Honors, where they received the Hip Hop Icon Award and a tribute from Doug E.. Fresh, Yo-Yo and Monie Love who took the stage to perform their classic hits.

After the news of Ecstasy’s death, Jermaine Dupri wrote a heartfelt title to the hip-hop icon. « My God, this one hurts me so much that I can’t even believe I’m posting this, » he said. “Ex, you know I love you. Thank you for every word, every conversation, every good time. May your soul rest in strength. ”

Loni Love – a Whodini fan – was also a tribute to the late star. “I just got the sad news that Ecstasy from #Whodini passed away today. Thanks for the music of my youth. . I always loved the Zorro hat !!! Condolences to his family. ”

My god, this one hurts so much, I can’t even believe I’m posting this. Ex you know I love you, thank you for every word, every conversation at every good time, may your soul rest in strength # whodini q pic. Twitter. com / 6RGuOankWl

I just got the sad news that #Whodini’s ecstasy passed away today. . Thanks for the music of my youth. . I always loved the Zorro hat !!! Condolences to his family. picture. Twitter. com / 6zdSQTdAI4

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