June 4th 2024.
The news of Brother Marquis' passing has struck a chord with fans and members of the music community alike. The Instagram account of the Miami rap group 2 Live Crew announced the sad news, revealing that the rapper, whose real name was Mark Ross, had passed away at the age of 57. According to TMZ, it appears that he died of natural causes and he is survived by his daughter.
The announcement on the group's Instagram account read, "Mark Ross AKA 'Brother Marquis' of 2 Live Crew has passed away. #2livecrew" It was a short but heartfelt tribute to their fellow member, who had been a part of the group since 1986. The news was met with an outpouring of love and condolences from fans all around the world.
Uncle Luke, another member of 2 Live Crew, took to his X account to release a statement about Brother Marquis' passing. He expressed his condolences to the rapper's family and fans and reminisced about the fights they had taken on together for the sake of their music and culture. He also mentioned their recent reunion to fight for their stolen catalog, a cause that they will continue to fight for in Brother Marquis' honor. Uncle Luke ended his statement by saying that he will celebrate Brother Marquis' life, as he knows that is what he would have wanted.
Brother Marquis was not a founding member of 2 Live Crew, having joined the group in 1986. According to Entertainment Weekly, he was added to the group two years after the late Kid Fresh and DJ Mr. Mixx moved to Miami. Before joining 2 Live Crew, Brother Marquis hailed from Rochester, New York, but had moved to California as a teenager. He was part of a group called the Caution Crew with Rodney-O before joining 2 Live Crew. His former partner gained popularity after releasing a single with Joe Cooley in 1988.
Brother Marquis was a part of many projects by 2 Live Crew, including their debut album, "The 2 Live Crew Is What We Are" in 1986, "Move Somethin" in 1988, and "As Nasty as They Wanna Be" in 1989, which became their best-selling album. He also appeared in their 1990 album "Banned in the U.S.A." and 1991's "Sports Weekend: As Nasty as They Wanna Be, Pt. 2." The group's last album, "The Real One," was released in 1998.
In 2003, Brother Marquis released a solo album titled "Bottom Boi Style Vol. 1," showcasing his talent and unique style as a rapper. He will be remembered for his contributions to the Miami rap scene and the impact he had on the music industry as a member of 2 Live Crew. Rest in peace, Brother Marquis.
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