Overview

• Rico Wade, co-founder of the Dungeon Family and Organized Noize, was instrumental in the careers of artists like OutKast, TLC, and Future.
• His production work on albums like OutKast's 'Southernplayalisticadillacmuzik' helped define Atlanta's hip-hop scene.
• Tributes from artists and public figures highlight his influential role in music and his mentorship within the Dungeon Family.
• No cause of death has been disclosed following his sudden passing at the age of 52.
• Wade's legacy is remembered for its significant contributions to the evolution of Southern hip-hop and R&B.