About
Rapper who was best known as one-third of the pioneering hip-hop group De La Soul. He was also known under the aliases Trugoy the Dove and Dave. One of the group's songs "The Magic Number" was featured in the end credits of the popular movie Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Before Fame
He and the other members of De La Soul met while high school students in Long Island during the 80s.
Trivia
His hair, styled in uneven dreadlocks, became affectionately known as the "De La Do". He passed away at the age of 54.
Family Life
His parents were of Haitian descent.
Associated With
He and Vincent Lamont Mason Jr., a.k.a. Maseo, are founding members of the essential hip-hop trio De La Soul.
