Mercury-nominated UK rapper Ty dies of coronavirus, aged 47
Ty, the acclaimed, Mercury-nominated UK rapper, has died aged 47 after contracting coronavirus.
The Nigerian-British musician was known for a witty, mature style that owed more to the old-school US rappers than the grittier street sounds of London. In 2004, his second album, Upwards, was nominated for the Mercury Prize alongside Amy Winehouse, The Streets and eventual winners Franz Ferdinand."a friend, a role model and a true foundation to UK rap".
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