Rapper Paul Costict dies 'unexpectedly' at the age of 57

24 October 2023 , 08:29

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Rapper Paul Costict has died

Paul Costict, member of the 90s rap group B-Rock and The Bizz has died at the age of 57.

A family member has said he sadly died "unexpectedly" on Saturday at his home in Norfolk, Virginia. The cause of death is yet to be revealed.

Paul, who was well-known for his hit song My Baby Daddy, is said to have been feeling "sick" in the days before his death. The family member who reported Paul's death said they spoke to him on the Wednesday before he died.

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B-Rock and The Bizz were famous for the song My Baby Daddy

Speaking to TMZ, they said despite feeling ill, Paul had been in "good spirits" when they spoke to him. Paul's rap collective B-Rock and The Bizz made it into the top 10 on the Billboard music chart with their 1997 song My Baby Daddy, with the track gaining a gold certification.

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Paul was presented with a plaque for My Baby Daddy’s Gold certification, something which was fought over in an episode of the TV show Divorce Court. His now ex-wife Lasancious took him to court to argue she was entitled to the plaque as he eventually lost his money following the success of the song.

As well as being an active member of B-Rock and The Bizz, Pail was also the group's road manager. The collective consisted of Paul, his brother Leevirt Agee, and Thaddeus T-Bird Maye who grew up with Paul in Alabama.

Rapper Paul Costict has died

Thaddeus T-Bird Maye shared an emotional tribute to his friend, saying he had "tears in my eyes" while writing it. "PAUL COSTICT was a very funny and Kool brother. We go way back to Blount high school. We always janked. He was so funny.

"Love you brother rip, please keep me and his family in your PRAYERS. TELL SOMEONE YOU LOVE THEM TODAY AND MEAN IT, LIFE JUST TOO SHORT TO BE HOLDING GRUDGES.I LOVE YOU ALL," he said.

Fans have also been paying tribute to the musician, with one person posting on X: "Sad news in the rap world!" Another said: "May his gentle soul rest in peace," while a third fan simply wrote: "RIP."

Scarlett O'Toole