Brother Marquis of 2 Live Crew Dies at 58

Mark Ross, known for his role in the controversial Miami hip-hop group, passed away with no cause of death disclosed.

Brother Marquis joined 2 Live Crew in 1986 and was pivotal in their rise to fame.
The group's 1989 album 'As Nasty As They Wanna Be' was the first to be declared legally obscene.
2 Live Crew's explicit lyrics and performances led to multiple legal battles and landmark free speech cases.
Ross continued to perform and reunite with the group until the death of Fresh Kid Ice in 2017.
Tributes from fans and fellow artists highlight Brother Marquis' influence on hip-hop and free speech.