Posta Boy, the Harlem Hip-Hop icon, has tragically passed away at the age of 42 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. The rapper, who rose to fame dominating BET’s 106 & Park “Freestyle Friday” with a seven-week winning streak, became the first emcee inducted into the show’s Hall of Fame.

Years ago, Posta Boy revealed his fight against the disease, which involved the removal of a testicle and an 11.5-hour surgery to remove tumors from his kidney and nearby organs. He also endured chemotherapy, dropping to just 130 pounds during treatment. Despite the life-threatening diagnosis, he returned to music, releasing mixtapes like Real Recognize Real and State of Emergency, and planning a full-length album titled Live From The Emergency Room.

His lyrical talent earned him collaborations with names such as Nelly, Clipse, Raekwon, Talib Kweli, and Jae Millz, cementing his influence far beyond New York’s underground Hip-Hop scene.

Following news of his death, social media flooded with tributes. Fans remembered him not only for his lyrical skills but also for his strength and perseverance in the face of cancer.

“Long live Posta Boy. You set the bar high, brother,” one fan wrote, while another added, “RIP, I was just watching your 106 run the other week.”

Though no official statement has been released by his family, the Hip-Hop community continues to mourn the loss of an artist who inspired through both his music and his courageous battle with cancer.