Sugarhill Gang Rapper Big Bank Hank Dead:
Big Bank Hank, the Sugarhill Gang rapper best know as “the grandmaster with three MCs that shock the house for the young ladies,” died early Tuesday morning.
CelebNMusic247.com got the breaking news via 4UMF.com who broke the news that Henry Jackson of the legendary Sugarhill Gang has passed.
Hank, born Henry Jackson, had been suffering from cancer. We’re told he passed away in the greater NYC area around 2 AM. Hank was one third of the famous Sugarhill Gang which had the first mainstream rap hit “Rappers Delight” in 1979.
His group mates Wonder Mike and Master Gee said “So sad to hear of our brother’s passing. Rest in peace Big Bank.”
Hank was 57 years old.
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