Paul Costict death updates — Tributes as B-Rock and The Bizz rapper dies 'unexpectedly' aged 57 with cause not yet known | The Sun
A RAPPER and member of hip-hop collective B-Rock and The Bizz has died suddenly at the age of 57.
Musician and hip-hop legend Paul Costict passed away "unexpectedly" at his home in Virginia, on Saturday.
The band saw brief success with their 1997 hit My Baby Daddy, which eventually peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard charts.
Read our Paul Costict blog below for the latest updates…
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By Louis Allwood
Rihanna spotted wearing the band's top
Many people considered the group to be a one-hit wonder, however their legacy continues in the hip-hop community.
In 2022, a very pregnant Rihanna paid tribute to B-Rock and the Bizz, wearing a ‘dat’s just my baby daddy’ T-shirt while walking hand in hand with her boyfriend A$AP Rocky.
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By Joseph Gamp
Band member pays tribute to Paul Costick
Thaddeus T-Bird Maye shared a heartfelt tribute to his former bandmate, saying he had ‘"tears in my eyes as I post this."
"PAUL COSTICT was a very funny and Kool brother. We go way back to Blount high school.
"We always janked. He was so funny.
"Love you brother rip, please keep me and his family in your PRAYERS.
"TELL SOMEONE YOU LOVE THEM TODAY AND MEAN IT, LIFE JUST TOO SHORT TO BE HOLDING GRUDGES.I LOVE YOU ALL."
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By Joseph Gamp
What was B-Rock and The Bizz's first deal?
The quartet signed to Pound 4 Pound Records, a label based in Miami.
The signed after originally being discovered at a talent show.
B-Rock and The Bizz then released the local hit “Do Dat Dance” in 1992.
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By Joseph Gamp
Who was in B-Rock and The Bizz?
Members alongside Paul included Baron “B-Rock” Agee, his brother Leevirt Agee, Thaddeus “T-Bird” Maye and Costict.
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By Joseph Gamp
Paul Costict dead at 57
Rapper Paul Costict died "unexpectedly" at his home in Norfolk, Virginia, on Saturday.
A cause of death has not yet been revealed.
However the person who reported his death to the media said they had spoken to him on Wednesday before his death, noting he was "sick" but in good spirits.
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By Joseph Gamp
Who were B-Rock and The Bizz?
B-ROCK and The Bizz had a top ten hit with their 1997 song My Baby Daddy, with the song gaining a gold certification.
Superstar Rihanna was even spotted wearing a t-shirt with the phrase "dat's just my baby daddy" during her pregnancy in 2022.
The rap group gained fame for being the first group to come from Mobile, Alabama, after forming in 1986.
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