Traxamillion, the American Hip-hop producer who was an important force behind the hyphy sound, has died at the age of 43.
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TMZ reports that the blog Thizzler on the Roof initially broke the news of Traxamillion’s death in a tweet, writing … “Rest In Peace @traxamillion The San Jose producer who helped create the “Hyphy” sound passed away today. This is a huge loss for Northern California We send our condolences to his family & loved ones. #RIPTraxamillion.”
Rest In Peace @traxamillion ??? The San Jose producer who helped create the “Hyphy” sound passed away today. This is a huge loss for Northern California ? We send our condolences to his family & loved ones. #RIPTraxamillion pic.twitter.com/I3k4NsUq5M
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— Thizzler On The Roof (@TheThizzler) January 2, 2022 @TheThizzler
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No information was provided on the circumstances of his death, or where he died.
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Hyphy is a rap and lifestyle genre often associated with Bay Area hip-hop. It emerged in 2000, but was cemented into history by E-40, Mistah F.A.B., Too $hort, and Keak Da Sneak in 2006, according to Complex.
Traxamillion produced hits for many of the aforementioned artists. In 2006, the producer released a compilation album called The Slapp Addict.
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