We all are shocked and saddened to hear about the sudden passing of Prodigy from the iconic 90’s/2000’s rap group Mob Deep. Prodigy, also known as Albert Johnson, had been struggling with the deadly disease sickle cell anemia all of his life. But TMZ is reporting that the 42 year old may have died by chocking on an egg?
Here’s more from TMZ.
“Prodigy choked on an egg Tuesday morning in the hospital, where he’d been getting treatment for a bout with sickle cell anemia … TMZ has learned. Multiple sources — connected to Prodigy and the investigation into his death — tell us he choked on the egg … however, it’s still unclear if that ultimately caused his death. We’re told officials are trying to find out if it was the choking or the sickle cell symptoms he’d been battling for days. We’re told Prodigy had to be pulled out of a fan meet-and-greet event after Saturday night’s concert in Las Vegas … because his security team noticed he was struggling. It appears his sickle cell was exacerbated by extreme desert temps — it was reportedly as hot as 110 during the concert. The disease made him prone to dehydration and weakened his immune system. We’re told on his way out of the venue, Prodigy told Ice-T goodbye … and headed to his hotel to get some rest. His condition worsened — his publicist says Prodigy had to be hospitalized some time after that.
Prodigy’s autopsy is now complete and the Clark County Medical Examiner will not determine cause of death until there is a full toxicology report, but we’re told that in no way insinuates drugs were a factor. Toxicology tests frequently reveal drug use, but authorities tell us the Clark County M.E. routinely performs these tests, even if there’s absolutely no evidence of drug use. We’re told the tests will take 6 to 8 weeks to complete.”
Well we won’t really know the cause of death until all of the toxicology reports are in. Let’s just hope that Prodigy passed peacefully, pain-free, and NOT aspirating on a piece of food.
Until then, let’s celebrate Prodigy’s life with one of my favorite songs from the rapper. Here’s Mob Deep, along with 50 Cent, with “Outta Control.”
Rest In Peace Prodigy.
