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David Jolicoeur hid health issues from De La Soul bandmates

David Jolicoeur's De La Soul bandmates were "shocked" by his death back in 2023 because they had no idea how "serious" his health issues were as he'd kept them secret from his pals.

BANG Premier · Feb 14, 2025

‘Hip-hop was like dog years. You’d be over by your third album’: De La Soul on grief, Gorillaz and never giving up

Two years after the death of Trugoy, the remaining duo are still feeling raw. They relive the daisy age they built together – and explain how their late bandmate inspires them

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2025

De La Soul review – bittersweet triumph honours lost bandmate Trugoy’s legacy

Hip-hop star Posdnuos leads a celebration that doubles as an emotional wake for his friend – while guests from Yasiin Bey to Damon Albarn help generate maximum energy

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2023

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The timeless innovations of De La Soul, now (finally) available for the streaming generation

Before De La Soul, says Hank Shocklee, "'beautiful' and 'rap' weren't two words that went together."

Los Angeles Times · Mar 2, 2023

‘A new style of speak’: the lyrical genius of De La Soul’s Trugoy the Dove

While the group will always be defined by 3 Feet High and Rising, Trugoy and his fellow bandmates were constantly pushing the boundaries of rap throughout their stellar career

The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2023

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