Rapper Capital Steez Takes His Life

Capital Steez had released his solo mixtape, AmeriKKKan Koruption and appeared on Joey Bada$$'s critically-acclaimed 1999 mixtape from earlier this year. Joey Bada$$ confirmed his passing with the tweet, "RIP Capital Steez 7.7.93 - 12.24.2012.

Tragic news to hear during the holiday season as Capital Steez, real name Jamal Dewar of Joey Bada$$' ProEra crew, has died at age 19.

Earlier this morning, Joey Bada$$ and Chuck Strangers tweeted condolences about the passing of fellow group member, Capital Steez. The rapper, born Jamal Dewar, was only 19-years-old at the time of his death. While fans are still searching for answers,

19-year old Brooklyn rapper Capital Steez has died, presumed by suicide.

Joey Bada$$ and his Pro Era crew were riding high off the release of their latest mixtape PEEP: The aPROcalypse, but today they are mourning the loss of group member Capital STEEZ. He was 19 years old and at press time