Wu-Tang Clan Affiliate Holocaust Reportedly Dies In Police Custody

Wu-Tang Clan affiliate Holocaust has reportedly passed away after being taken into police custody. ChristBearer shared the news on Instagram, on Monday afternoon. It’s unclear what led to his arrest. “Holocaust just died in police custody,” the post began. “Going to keep you all in tune of any information for any possible GoFundMe for family.” In the caption, ChristBearer added: “I’m in Contact with his Aunt, who just told me as I told her this sh*t ain’t right sun did more time for mental illness than harden criminals and now he die in they Custody. I Call BS! Anyways RIP to one of the GREATEST TO EVER DO IT.”

Fans expressed their condolences in the replies to the post. “Naw this cant be true wtf rip am bugging out much blessing and my condolences to him and his family rest in peace but i hope its not true,” one user commented. Another added: “Nooooo!!! I was listening to his music and thinking of him today!!! If this is true may his murderers be put in jail for life and may his eternal soul find rest.”

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During his career, Holocaust also performed under the name, Warcloud. He dropped several albums throughout the course of his career, including  Nightmares That Surface from Shallow SleepSmuggling Booze in the GraveyardBlue Sky Black Death Presents: The Holocaust, and more. He is also a former member of the group Black Knights.

Wu-Tang Clan Fans Mourn Holocaust

Further details on Holocaust’s passing remain unavailable. Check out the announcement about his death below and be on the lookout for further updates on HotNewHipHop.

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