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2 Live Crew’s Brother Marquis Dies at 57
The rapper had a hand in some of the group's biggest hits.
Born Mark Ross, Brother Marquis joined 2 Live Crew in 1986—two years after the late Fresh Kid Ice and DJ Mr Mixx relocated from Riverside, California to Miami to link up with local promoter Luke Skyywalker. DJ Mr. Mixx (David Hobbs), Fresh Kid Ice (Chris Wong Won), Brother Marquis (Mark Ross), Luke Skyywalker (Luther Campbell) of the rap group “2 Live Crew” pose for a portrait session on January 30, 1989. Brother Marquis of 2 Live Crew poses for a portrait during the Rock The Vote 25th Anniversary Concert at The Black Cat on Oct. 22, 2015 in Washington, DC.
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