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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 Ecstasy of the legendary #Whodini,” Questlove wrote, according to Variety Magazine. “This ma...

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 Fletcher's 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 hop scene and was the first to perform with b-boy dancers Whodini is also credited with helping to...

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 cause of death has not yet been revealed. (L-R) Honorees Grandmaster Dee, Jalil Hutchins and Ecstasy o...