No cause of death given for indie rapper's death.
By Gil Kaufman
Eyedea
Photo: flickr.com/theotherchristianlundberg
In the indie rap world, Michael "Eyedea" Larsen was seen by some as the underground Eminem. The talented Midwestern rapper and turntablist, who recorded under the name Eyedea for the Rhymesayers label, died suddenly over the weekend at his St. Paul, Minnesota, home at age 28.
His mother announced Larsen's passing — a cause of death was not given at press time — writing on the Mc's Facebook page, "It is with great pain and sadness that I tell you my son Mikey (Eyedea) has passed away ... At this time we kindly request your respect and our privacy as we process this devastating loss. We do, however, welcome your kind words, memories, and positive thoughts." The family has set up a PayPal account for donations to pay for the cost of funeral services.
Known for his rapid-fire delivery and freestyle skills,...
By Gil Kaufman
Eyedea
Photo: flickr.com/theotherchristianlundberg
In the indie rap world, Michael "Eyedea" Larsen was seen by some as the underground Eminem. The talented Midwestern rapper and turntablist, who recorded under the name Eyedea for the Rhymesayers label, died suddenly over the weekend at his St. Paul, Minnesota, home at age 28.
His mother announced Larsen's passing — a cause of death was not given at press time — writing on the Mc's Facebook page, "It is with great pain and sadness that I tell you my son Mikey (Eyedea) has passed away ... At this time we kindly request your respect and our privacy as we process this devastating loss. We do, however, welcome your kind words, memories, and positive thoughts." The family has set up a PayPal account for donations to pay for the cost of funeral services.
Known for his rapid-fire delivery and freestyle skills,...
- 10/18/2010
- MTV Music News
In its five years of existence, the Rock The Bells tour has gone from a local concert in California to a nationwide tour featuring some of the biggest names in hip-hop.
This year's edition features a wide range of artists, from headliners like Nas and Ice Cube to underground acts like Eyedea & Abilities.
The show will be hosted by Krs-one, Pete Rock, Murs and Supernatural.
The full lineup includes: Nas & Damian Marley,Ice Cube, The Roots, Cypress Hill, Epmd, Busta Rhymes, Common, Big Boi, Krs-One, House of Pain & La Coka Nostra, Reflection Eternal, Tech N9ne, K'naan, RZA, Gza, Raekwon, Sage Francis, M.O.P., Slaughterhouse, The Knux, Eyedea & Abilities, Necro, Slum Village, Evidence & The Alchemist, Chali 2na, Psycho Realm, Mystic Journeymen, Buckshot, Mickey Factz, B. Dolan, and Tabi Bonney.
This year's edition features a wide range of artists, from headliners like Nas and Ice Cube to underground acts like Eyedea & Abilities.
The show will be hosted by Krs-one, Pete Rock, Murs and Supernatural.
The full lineup includes: Nas & Damian Marley,Ice Cube, The Roots, Cypress Hill, Epmd, Busta Rhymes, Common, Big Boi, Krs-One, House of Pain & La Coka Nostra, Reflection Eternal, Tech N9ne, K'naan, RZA, Gza, Raekwon, Sage Francis, M.O.P., Slaughterhouse, The Knux, Eyedea & Abilities, Necro, Slum Village, Evidence & The Alchemist, Chali 2na, Psycho Realm, Mystic Journeymen, Buckshot, Mickey Factz, B. Dolan, and Tabi Bonney.
- 6/25/2009
- icelebz.com
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