Mark D Ross, the rapper known by stage name Brother Marquis who was part of the group 2 Live Crew, has died aged 58 according to the group’s social media accounts. No cause of death has been given.
Born in New York, Ross befriended the group’s DJ Mr Mixx when living in California and then joined the Miami-based outfit in 1986. He was present for their biggest hits including 1989’s platinum-selling album As Nasty As They Wanna Be.
