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Tributes pour out as his brother confirms the news
Grime trailblazer Major Ace has died. His family reports that the rapper – real name Luke Monero – had been battling with a brain tumour for almost three years. Major Ace was part of the UK garage crew Pay As U Go Cartel.
His brother Cass confirmed Monero’s passing via Instagram earlier today (October 9). He wrote: “My older brother Luke Monero/Major Ace/ Majorace Monero Demajor Ace Monero has sadly passed away early hours this morning… im in absolute pieces!
“He was suffering from a brain tumour for almost 3 years now… me and my mum looked after him every day and it was our pleasure.
“What a personality and soul he was! I honestly can’t handle any phone calls but msgs are OK… if u knew him or knew of him please share and let everyone know the sad news..
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“I’m so proud of my big bro he achieved so much in his short life! Love u bro forever LEGEND IN THE GAME x”
Grime musicians Lethal Bizzle, Tinchy Stryder, Wretch 32 and Wiley among others have taken to social media to pay tribute.
Lethal Bizzle said: “Thank you for the memories bro sleep deep”
Tinchy Stryder said: “Like I still can’t believe this man, I mean wow! Original in this, we grew up listening to you, Pay as you go, Rinse fm, shut down raves etc”
Like I still can’t believe this man, I mean wow! Original in this, we grew up listening to you, Pay as you go, Rinse fm, shut down raves etc. #RIPMajorAce 💔😇🙏🏾
— Tinchy Stryder (@TinchyStryder) October 8, 2017
Wiley posted: “Rest In Peace Brother...You are the original Wiley the way you got us all together.See u 1 day again brother.Thank you for showing me the way.”
Major Ace’s fellow Pay As U Go Cartel members included Wiley, Gods Gift, and DJ Slimzee Geeneus and DJ Wildfire. Their 2001 hit,‘Champagne Dance’, charted at Number 13.
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