Rapper David Jolicoeur, 54 Found Dead! Unknown Facts About Him

Updated On March 18, 2024 | Published By: Bruce Wayne | In Death , Wellness

Source: Kultura - Pravda

Rapper David Jolicoeur passed away at the age of 54, his representative announced on February 12, 2023.
The rapper was diagnosed with congestive heart failure and in order to counteract its symptoms, he had to wear a LifeVest defibrillator machine.

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Rapper David Jolicoeur, the founding member of De La Soul, dies at 54

David Jolicoeur, who co-founded the influential hip-hop group De La Soul, has passed away at 54. His representatives confirmed his death on Sunday, and the news was first reported by the music outlet AllHipHop.

Before passing away, rapper Trugoy the Draper talked about having congestive heart failure; however, the cause of his death is still unknown.

He was not present at the recent Grammys, where De La Soul had previously won an award in 2006 for their collaboration with Gorillaz on the song Feel Good Inc.

David Jolicoeur performing (Source: BBC)

What was the cause of death of David Jolicoeur?

During the final years of his life, Jolicoeur had congestive heart failure and needed to use a LifeVest defibrillator to alleviate its symptoms. He publicly shared this information for the first time in November 2017 during a special scene in the “Royalty Capes” video clip.

In the video, he discussed how his heart problems affected his ability to perform and tour consistently with De La Soul. He said:

“[The LifeVest defibrillator] will shock me, and hopefully bring me back from the matrix. I’m ready just to get back to the stage. I miss it. I love traveling; I love being around my guys. And I want that back.”

Although De La Soul performed at the 50 Years of Hip-Hop special event during the 65th Annual Grammy Awards on February 5, 2023, Jolicoeur was not present on stage with his bandmates.

Although the exact cause of his death is unknown, it is possible that his heart condition deteriorated and caused his death.

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Tributes poured in for the rapper from the hip-hop community

American record producer, disc jockey, and recording artist DJ Prince Paul tweeted:

“You have no idea how much pain in this last year . Dave love you bro a blessing we got a chance to unite again .Divine power . Literally no words anymore . De la soul forever.”

Rapper B Real also posted a tribute on Twitter:

“We lost another legend of hip hop music and culture in my brother Trugoy aka Dave of De La Soul. His music will allow him to live in our hearts and minds as he is gone. But not only was he a great musician but he was a great human being. He meant a lot to us.”

Canadian correspondent Eric Alper tweeted:

“De La Soul‘s Trugoy the Dove has died at age 54, just weeks before their music was set to arrive on streaming and digital platforms on March 3.

One of the great rap groups of all time, and one thing is for sure: The world will fall in love with them all over again next month.”

De La Soul had a huge impact on the hip-hop world

De La Soul, who formed in 1987, produced several popular rap songs in the 90s, with two of their albums achieving platinum and gold certification.

David Jolicoeur in De La Soul (Source: BBC)

Their hit songs include “Me, Myself and I,” “Eye Know,” “Ring Ring Ring,” “Say No Go,” “Breakdown,” “Oooh,” “Buddy,” “All Good,” “Ghetto Thang,” “I Am I Be,” “Ego Trippin (Part 2)” and “The Magic Number.”

Despite transitioning their style over time, they were able to retain their uniqueness. Although they were nominated for three Grammy Awards, their collaboration with the Gorillaz on “Feel Good Inc.” won their one and only Grammy for Best Pop Collaboration in 2006. Jolicoeur had co-written that song.

However, their music has not been readily available for streaming until recently when a deal was signed to make their classic tracks widely accessible starting next month.

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