R.I.P. SugarHill Gang Rapper Big Bank Hank

Big Bank Hank

The music world is mourning the death of rapper Big Bank Hank, who delighted fans and changed the course of hip-hop with the Sugarhill Gang’s 1979 classic, Rapper’s Delight.

Big Bank Hank, who was born Henry Jackson but was also known as Imp the Dimp, died early Tuesday after a battle with cancer, according to TMZ.

David Mallie, who manages the group’s two remaining living members, told Fox News that Jackson died from kidney complications due to cancer.

 

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  1. RIp BIG BANK HANK

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