Rapper Double K, also known as Michael Turner, has died aged just 43 years old.
The star was a member of group People Under the Stairs.
The sad news is yet to be confirmed by reps for the musician but fans have flooded social media with tributes.
Taking to Twitter, one fan wrote: “Rest In Peace to #DoubleK from #PeopleUnderTheStairs.
“Just saw the sad news that homie has transitioned. Thank you for your service King.
“Yet another reminder at how precious life is. Please show appreciation and give roses to your peoples while they’re still here to enjoy them.”
A second added: “Man… Rest peacefully Double K blasting People Under the Stairs all day tomorrow. Thank you for the music.”
Rapper Double K, seen her in 2009, has passed away aged 43 (Image: Getty Images)
Double K famously appeared in the opening montage for The Simpsons 20th Anniversary special.
Double K was born in 1977 before kicing off his career producing for People Under The Stairs.
He went on to work with the likes of Blvme and Kidd Lexus.
In 1996 he teamed up with Murs to produce his debut track Red Dots.
Another supporter added: “Man….this s*** is crazy.
Fans have started to pay tribute to Rapper Double K after his death
“I remember driving to Long Beat bumping PUTS s*** when The Next Step dropped and then getting OST and being certain I was listening to a modern classic.
“RIP Double K. Another LA legend and indie rap legend. It was them and Madlib made me want to DIG.”
Double K recorded an album with breakbeat pioneer Dooley O however, it was never released.
The record, which was called Double-O Project.
Recalling meeting Double K, American journalist Dana Scott from Phoenix, Arizona tweeted: “I first met Double K in 2003 on the CaliComm Tour in Boston, same night JMJ died.
“He and Thes One were really cool cats to chill with and had them on my Musenomix.”
He added: “People Under The Stairs released 14 albums in 21 years. Amazing stage show and legacy. Mid-City LA was lovely by Double K. I’ll Never forget how we laughed about Thes One winning that couch on The Price Is Right from Bob Barker.”
Double K’s cause of death is currently unknown.
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
