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Posta Boy, ‘Freestyle Friday’ Standout, Reported Dead With Cause Unclear

Tributes from peers, including Mickey Factz, preceded any formal statement from his family.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets cite social posts confirming the Harlem rapper’s death, with no cause disclosed.
  • Posta Boy rose to national attention on BET’s 106 & Park, going undefeated for seven weeks and entering the segment’s Hall of Fame.
  • He previously disclosed a serious cancer battle in the mid-2000s that required an 11.5-hour surgery, removal of a testicle, and chemotherapy, though it is unknown if the illness relates to his death.
  • Fellow artists and fans shared remembrances across platforms, with shout-outs from Mickey Factz and Skyzoo among early public tributes.
  • No statement from his family or representatives has been released, and reports varied on his age as coverage awaited official details.