Rapper Bad Azz Has Passed Away; Snoop Dogg, Daz Dillinger Pay Their Respects

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Bad Azz
R.I.P.

It's with a heavy heart that we must report Jamarr Stamps, widely known as rapper Bad Azz, has reportedly passed away. The Long Beach legend rose to fame as an affiliate of Snoop Dogg and was apart of his LBC crew. He was featured on tracks with Tupac Shakur, Nate Dogg, Warren G, Kurupt, Lady of Rage, Ice Cube, Busta Rhymes, Ras Kass, Suga Free, Daz Dillinger, and even released a joint project with Bizzy Bone.

Jamarr may have taken a step back from the spotlight in recent years, but that that doesn't mean that he wasn't steadily working. The 43-year-old continued to grind out new music and was still a beloved fixture in hip hop. There has been an outpouring of condolences to Jamarr's loved ones as his friends and fans paid their respects on social media. According to a report by HipHopDX, the rapper may have been in jail at the time of his death.

Read through some of the reactions below. Rest in peace, Jamarr.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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