Jimmy Spicer: Old School Rapper Behind Dollar Bill Y'all Dies at 61
September 27, 2019
Jimmy Spicer was an American rapper. Born on May 12, 1958, in Brooklyn, New York, he was an early figure in hip hop.
He is known for "Dollar Bill Y'all" and for "Adventures of Super Rhyme," one of the earliest storytelling rap records. His music was sampled by Wu-Tang Clan and 2Pac, and LL Cool J cited him as an influence.
He was diagnosed with brain and lung cancer in 2018. Spicer died in Brooklyn on September 27, 2019, at age 61.
Achievements: Pioneer of storytelling rap.
Birth: May 12, 1958 - Brooklyn, New York.
Profession: Rapper.
Interesting Facts: His songs were sampled by Wu-Tang Clan.