Gene 'Groove' Allen, Rapper and Actor, Dies at 63

The Groove B. Chill member and 'House Party' star passed away suddenly at his Maryland home, with no foul play suspected.

Gene 'Groove' Allen, known for his roles in 'House Party' and 'What's Love Got to Do With It?' and as a member of the hip-hop trio Groove B. Chill, has died at the age of 63.
Family members reported that Allen passed away suddenly at his Maryland home on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, with no foul play suspected.
Groove B. Chill gained recognition in the 1990s for their music and appearances in the 'House Party' film series, where Allen starred alongside Daryl 'Chill' Mitchell and Belal 'DJ Belal' Miller.
In recent years, Allen was active in community service, raising funds for military families and a women's shelter, and producing a 'House Party Immersive' tour.
His final Instagram post earlier this week showed him performing and celebrating, captioned with: '2025!!! I ain’t playing.'