Black the Ripper
Black the Ripper | |
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| Birth name | Dean West |
| Also known as | Ital Samson |
| Born | 28 December 1987 Edmonton, London, England |
| Died | 6 April 2020 (aged 32) Brades, Montserrat |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2003–2020 |
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| Website | dankofengland |
Dean West (28 December 1987 – 6 April 2020), better known by his stage name Black the Ripper, was a British grime MC, rapper, businessman and a cannabis activist. He ran his own record label, Dank of England (formerly known as Black Magic Entertainment). It was soon made into a clothing line and marijuana accessory company.
He was also known for his viral stunts of smoking cannabis in public places in which he hoped would help legalised cannabis in the U.K.[1]
Death
Black the Ripper died on 6 April 2020 while staying at his 2nd home in Montserrat at age 32. His cause of death was due to a heart attack.[2]
Discography
Studio Albums
- 2018: Money Grows on Trees
Extended plays
- 2015: Excuse Me Whilst I Kiss Sky
- 2017: In Dank We Trust[3]
- 2017: Doe or Die: Volume 1
- 2019: Doe or Die: Volume 2
References
- ↑ "Meet Black the Ripper, the English weed advocate lighting up everywhere". August 14, 2018. Archived from the original on February 17, 2020. Retrieved April 6, 2020.
- ↑ "British Grime Legend Black The Ripper Dead At 32". Complex. 6 April 2020. Archived from the original on 7 April 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ↑ "In Dank We Trust by Black the Ripper" – via music.apple.com.