First Female Rapper of Def Jam Passes Away at 54

Lichelle Laws, also known as Bo$$, has passed away at age 54, according to a post by fellow rapper Bun B. The legendary UGK rapper from Houston took to Instagram on March 11 with a picture of Laws and a tribute to his “big sis.” Bun B took to Instagram to share the unfortunate news while paying tribute to the departed in a heartfelt post. Next to an image of the Detroit native, he wrote: “Rest in peace to my big sis Lichelle Laws AKA Boss. One of the best female MCs and a dear friend. Give Rick Royal a hug for me. Long Live The Org!” Jermaine Dupri, Jadakiss, 9th Wonder, Ed Lover, Lloyd Banks and Slim Thug were among the many people who paid their respects under the UGK spitter’s social media share. (Photo credit: Instagram) Soon after, DJ Premier posted his own homage to his peer and wrote: “Damn! R.I.P. BO$$. Condolences to your family… We did a dope “Deeper Rmx” @defjam never released. “Back in 1993 she came to D & D and recut her vocals to my beat. It was so RAW. We had a good session drinking 40’s, puffin Lah and vibing.” Along with...