Memphis rapper Lord Infamous has passed away suddenly at the age of 40. Infamous, real name Ricky Dunigan, was one of the founding members of Three 6 Mafia, and is the half brother of group member DJ Paul.
Original Three 6 members Gangsta Boo and Juicy J tweeted the bad news this morning.
R.I.P. lord Infamous
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) December 21, 2013
Early reports are that he died of a heart attack while touring overseas.
Three Six had been working on a reunion album under the name Da Mafia 6ix. Arists in the new group included 5 of the original 6 members, Infamous, Paul, Boo, Crunchy Black and Koopsta Knicca. In November they released the mixtape, 6ix Commandments.
In 2006 the group won the Best Original Song Oscar for "It's Hard Out Here For a Pimp" from the movie Hustle & Flow.
Rest in peace Lord Infamous
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