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Rap pioneer Big Bank Hank of the Sugar Hill Gang has passed away at 57 years old.

Hank, real name Henry Jackson, has been battling cancer, according to TMZ. He died in New York City in the early morning.

His groupmates Wonder Mike and Master Gee told TMZ: “So sad to hear of our brother’s passing. Rest in peace Big Bank.”

 

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