"Atlanta Hip-Hop Pioneer Rico Wade Dies at 52"
TL;DR
Rico Wade, a key figure in Atlanta's hip-hop scene and one of the architects of the "dirty south" sound, has passed away at the age of 52. As a co-producer for OutKast, Goodie Mob, and CeeLo Green, and co-writer of TLC's hit "Waterfalls," Wade played a significant role in shaping the city's hip-hop sound. His influence extended to artists like Killer Mike and Future, and his death has prompted tributes from Atlanta's music community.
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- Rico Wade, key figure in Atlanta hip-hop scene, dies aged 52 The Guardian
- Rico Wade, music producer and member of Organized Noize and Dungeon Family, dies at 52 ABC News
- Rico Wade, Key Outkast Producer and Member of Organized Noize, Dies at 52 Variety
- Rico Wade, producer and co-writer of TLC's 'Waterfalls,' dies at 52 Entertainment Weekly News
- Rico Wade, Atlanta rap pioneer and Dungeon Family member, dies at 52 The Atlanta Journal Constitution
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