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Ka, Brooklyn rapper and New York firefighter, dies aged 52

Kaseem Ryan, a member of Natural Elements and an FDNY captain, died unexpectedly, according to Instagram post

“We kindly ask that the privacy of Ka’s family and loved ones be respected as they grieve this incalculable loss,” the Instagram post reads. Pitchfork reported that Ka often “hosted DIY events for his album releases where he would talk to fans one-on-one and celebrate bringing people together in person. Jeff Weiss, writer and founder of POW Recordings, wrote on Twitter/X, “RIP Ka, rap’s greatest minimalist, Brownsville’s finest, inimitably dedicated himself to his city & craft.

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