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Whodini rapper John ‘Ecstasy’ Fletcher, hip-hop pioneer, dies at 56 [Los Angeles Times :: BC-FLETCHER-OBIT:LA] John “Ecstasy” Fletcher, cofounder of the early New York hip-hop group Whodini, who used electro-funk and R&B influences to expand the new genre into a commercially potent force, died Wednesday at age 56. The cause of death was not immediately known. “The African and Native American ancestors have gathered around and chosen this day, during the Winter Solstice, Dec 23rd, 2020...

John "Ecstasy" Fletcher, cofounder of the early New York hip-hop group Whodini, who used electro-funk and R&B influences to expand the new genre into a commercially potent force, died Wednesday

The cause of death was not immediately known. “The African and Native American ancestors have gathered around and chosen this day, during the Winter Solstice, Dec 23rd, 2020 to call upon a most endeared, generous, and sincere soul,” Fletcher’s daughter Jonnelle wrote in a statement. “‘One Love’ to one of Hip Hop’s Greatest! There will never be another,” his bandmate Jalil Hutchins added. Advertisement Fletcher was born in Brooklyn and grew up in the neighborhood’s Wyckoff pr...

Whodini rapper Ecstasy dead: John Fletcher dies aged 56 Whodini rapper Ecstasy dead. (Courtesy) Whodini rapper Ecstasy - real name John Fletcher - has died. Friends and fans flooded tributes for the late star on social media on Wednesday. The cause of his death has been shrouded in mystery and yet to be made public. He shot to fame as part of the band Whodini in 1964. The band was a three-piece starring Esctasy, Drew "Grandmaster Dee" Carter and Jalil Hutchins. They cemented their status on the...

Photo courtesy of the Everett Collection Numerous music industry media sources (including Billboard Magazine) reported on Wednesday (December 23) that a member of the legendary hip-hop group “Whodini” has passed away. Founding member John ‘Ecstacy’ Fletcher (pictured) was confirmed dead by his beloved fellow bandmate, Grand Master Dee. Prior to Dee’s public confirmation of Ecstacy’s death, The Roots co-founder and drummer Questlove publicly broke the sad news as well. “One love to...

John Ecstasy Fletcher of hip-hop group Whodini has died aged 56   The cause of death is still unknown It was announced by Roots drummer Questlove on Instagram as Fletchers friends and fellow rappers paid tribute Ice Cube and Public Enemy were among the others mourning Fletcher  Fletcher founded the legendary NYC group in 1982 with Jalil Hutchins  They were joined by DJ Grandmaster Dee in 1986 and won national acclaim  The group was regarded as an integral part of the early 1980s NYC hip ho...

Hip-hop legend Ecstasy of rap group Whodini dead at 56 Ecstasy, born John Fletcher, reportedly died on Wednesday Ecstasy from the group Whodini has reportedly died. Luminaires from the rap world on Wednesday took to social media to share the news of his passing. Ecstasy, real name John Fletcher, a third of the pioneering hip-hop trio that includes Drew “ Carter and Jalil Hutchins, was known to fans for his resonant voice and trademark Zorro hat. He reportedly died at the age of 56. A ca...