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Many celebrities and well wishers have flooded the timelines of social media in sorrow over the demise of another great lengend Kangol Kid.

The U.S performer paid his dues in his craft and its only fair that we get up close and personal with him.

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Who was Kangol Kid?

Kangol Kid, commonly recognized by his family name Shaun Shiller Fequiere, is a well-known rapper. He was born in New York City on August 10, 1966. in the lovely and bustling city of New York City.  

Shaun Shiller Fequiere began his career as a rapper in 1983 when he was just 17 years old. Shortly after, he became more successful in his job influencing others based on his work and gaining a lot of popularity. After a while, his career came full circle as he rose in prominence. Shaun Shiller Fequiere became well-known for his performances both in his nation of the United States of America and in other countries.

How old was Kangol Kid?

He was 55 years old at the time of his death.

Kangol Kid death: What killed Kangol Kid?

Kangol Kid died as a result from complications of cancer. The primary cause of his death was colon cancer, for which Kangol Kid was hospitalised. He was diagnosed with cancer in February, according to hip-hop DX.

Kid had undergone surgery that month, requiring 10 cm of his colon to be removed; he was under continual medical care in the following months; tragically, stage 4 colon cancer won the battle. The iconic musician had spent the most of his time in the hospital and had taken a sabbatical from his live concerts and profession.

He made it a point to keep his well-wishers and admirers up to speed on his health status before his unfortunate demise.

Head of content and Editor-at-large at Ghanafuo.com – Dickson Ofori Siaw is a blunt writer who loves to make his readers see "the other perspectives of a news story". Follow me on Twitter @kwadwo_dost

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