February 16th 2025.
Gene "Grove" Allen, a beloved member of the rap group Groove B. Chill, has passed away at the age of 62. The sad news was confirmed by a relative to TMZ. According to the source, Allen passed away suddenly on February 12th at his home in Maryland. While there is no suspicion of foul play, the family believes his death was due to a medical emergency.
Born in Long Island, Allen's career in entertainment began as a member of The Uptown Crew, a rap group from the 1980s. However, he later joined forces with Daryl "Chill" Mitchell and Belal "DJ Belal" Miller to form Groove B. Chill. Their album, "Starting From Zero," was released in 1990 and was confirmed by Billboard.
The group also gained recognition for their appearances in the popular "House Party" movie franchise. Allen continued to pursue acting, landing small roles in films such as 1992's "Boomerang" starring Eddie Murphy and the 1993 biopic "What's Love Got To Do With It?" starring Angela Bassett.
In his later years, Allen focused on giving back to his community. He organized events inspired by his role in "House Party" to support veterans and military families. As part of the "House Party Immersive Tour," Allen also dedicated his efforts to women's shelters. Just days before his passing, he shared snippets of himself rapping to a song from his new EP, "Bring Back The Party," on social media.
Allen is survived by his wife and three children. His daughter, Nikki Wilkins, took to social media to share her thoughts on her father's unexpected passing and to criticize TMZ for their lack of sensitivity. "Since TMZ acted like vultures with ZERO etiquette," Wilkins wrote, "My father may have had his flaws, but he was a man of his word. To us, Gene Groove Allen was more than just a celebrity, he was the man who always made sure we had a reason to smile through life's ups and downs. He was loved, he was needed, and his sudden passing was a shock. I know he is watching over me and my siblings."
Although Allen's family will miss him dearly, his legacy in hip hop will continue to live on in the hearts of his fans. Rest in peace, Gene "Grove" Allen.
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