The city of Atlanta, along with family, friends, and luminaries from the music industry, came together to honor the legendary Rico Wade, who passed away on April 13, 2024, at 52. The solemn proceedings at the iconic Ebenezer Baptist Church paid tribute to Wade’s immense contributions to music and culture. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information […]
Outkast has released a statement in memory of Rico Wade. The statement includes personal messages from Andre 3000 and Big Boi. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information “The first time we met Rico [Wade] of Organized Noize, we had the ‘Scenario’ instrumental on and we just rapped damn near the whole song, non-stop,” Andre 3000 wrote. […]
Big Boi is speaking out on losing his longtime friend and collaborator Rico Wade. Wade died last week. Hitting Instagram, Big Boi revealed he is experiencing “a different type of hurt.” This is a different type of hurt …. 💔 Slick Ricky Wade .. I know you’re with us STILL … in a bigger role […]
The Dungeon Family and Organized Noize has issued a statement mourning the late Rico Wade. The message comes via the Organized Noize Instagram: “We are devastated by the news of the passing of our dear brother Rico Wade. The world has lost one of the most innovative architects in music, and we have lost an […]
Rico Wade, a pivotal figure in Atlanta’s hip-hop scene as one-third of the legendary production group Organized Noize and a member of the Dungeon Family, has passed away at the age of 52, as announced by Atlanta rapper Killer Mike via Instagram. I don’t have the words to express my deep and profound sense of […]
