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David Jude Jolicoeur, who rapped as Trugoy the Dove, died on February 12.
No cause of death was given, but the rapper had been diagnosed with congestive heart failurein 2017.
Trugoy was one of three rappers who banded together as De La Soul.
The group also battled their former label Tommy Boy for years over streaming rights.
De La Soul was comprised of Trugoy, Posdnuos, and Maseo.
Friends since high school, the group caught the attention of Prince Paul with a demo of Plug Tunin.
Damon Albarn went so far as to ask the trio to guest on Feel Good Inc. for Gorillaz.
De La Soul also appeared on the cartoon bandsPlastic BeachandHumanzLPs.
You were the heart of our group, Posdnous wrote.
Your passing is a great loss not only to us, but also to the entire hip-hop community.
Weve been different ever since we were in school, Trugoy toldThe Guardianin 2014.
