Joey Badass Rhyme Partner Capital STEEZ Dead At 19

This morning, the devastating news broke that the Pro.Era crew had lost a member in an apparent suicide. Rising MC Capital Steez, born Jamal Dewar, was just 19. Twitter was filled with saddened fans tweeting "#LongLiveSteelo", but the tragic death isAccording to Pitchfork and "various sources", Capital STEEZ (real name Jamal Dewar), of Joey Bada$$'s crew, Pro Era, passed away this morning (12/24) at 19 years old. Joey tweeted, "This unfortunate xmas eve.. Lost a bestCapital STEEZ, real name Jamal, from the group Joey Bada$$ Pro Era, died at the age of 19, his cause of death is unknown. MTV reports that Pro Era recently released their newest mixtape, PEEP: The aPROcalypse. The 19-year-old did leave a questionableCapital Steez, an up-and-coming rapper in the Brooklyn-based Pro Era rap crew, died on Monday morning at age 19.Capital Steez, an up-and-coming rapper in the Brooklyn-based Pro Era rap crew, died on Monday morning at age 19.
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