This year has seen a plethora of ups and downs but nothing hits as hard as the death of someone beloved. In particular, when that person is relatively young, it causes many to question how something tragic like this could happen and reflect on their own mortality. And when that person is young and famous, the effects are that much more compounded.
As you know, we’ve been keeping you abreast of all the Black celebs who’ve passed away this year, but let’s take a look at handful of folks who died way too young. May they all continue to rest in peace. 2 / 16 Erica Ash Erica Ash Actor- “Survivor’s Remorse,” “Real Husbands of Hollywood,” “In Contempt” 3 / 16 Rich Homie Quan Rich Homie Quan 34 Sep.
5 Rapper- “Walk Thru,” “Lifestyle,” “Type of Way” Accidental drug overdose 4 / 16 Chance Perdomo Chance Perdomo 27 Actor- “Gen V,” “Chilling Adventures of Sabrina,” “Killed By My Debt” Motorcycle accident 5 / 16 Fatman Scoop Fatman Scoop 50 Aug. 30 Rapper, Hype Man- Mariah Carey’s “ ,” Missy Elliot’s “ ” and Timbaland’s “ .” Hypertensive and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease 6 / 16 DJ Clark Kent DJ Clark Kent 57 Oct.
24 DJ, Music Producer Colon cancer 7 / 16 Chino XL Chino XL 50 Rapper, Actor Alleged suicide through ligature hanging 8 / 16 Jacoby Jones Jacoby Jones 40 July 14 Wide Receiver for the Baltimore Ravens Cardiovascular disease 9 / 16 Khyree Jackson Khyree Jackson 24 July 6 Minnesota Vikings rookie cornerback Car .