His publicist confirmed the New York rap legend passed away after being hospitalised “following complications caused by a sickle cell anaemia crisis,” while TMZ claim he “died after choking on an egg in hospital”. He was in Las Vegas and performed last Saturday night with the Art Of Rap tour.
His publicist said in a statement to XXL Magazine: “It is with extreme sadness and disbelief that we confirm the death of our dear friend Albert Johnson, better known to millions of fans as Prodigy of legendary NY rap duo Mobb Deep.Prodigy was hospitalized a few days ago in Vegas after a Mobb Deep performance for complications caused by a sickle cell anemia crisis.
May his soul rest in peace … amen!