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Rap pioneer Big Bank Hank of the Sugar Hill Gang has passed away at 57 years old.

Hank, real name Henry Jackson, has been battling cancer, according to TMZ. He died in New York City in the early morning.

Hank’s fellow Sugarhill Gang members, Michael “Wonder Mike” Wright and Guy O’Brien, known as Master Gee, released the following statement:

“So sad to hear about our brothers passing. The three of us created musical history together with the release of Rapper’s Delight. We will always remember traveling the world together and rocking the house. Rest in peace Big Bank.”