(CNN) MF Doom, a masked rapper who was much respected in the industry, died in October, his wife and record label shared on social media Thursday. Several well-known artists took to social media to mourn his death. RIP to another Giant your favorite MC's MC .. MF DOOM!! crushing news... — QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) December 31, 2020"RIP to another Giant your favorite MC's MC .. MF DOOM!! Five years later the rapper re-emerged as Metal Face Doom, wearing a mask modeled after the Marvel villain Dr. Doom, and released a solo record titled "Operation: Doomsday."

Source: CNN January 01, 2021 17:03 UTC