Black the Ripper

Dean West ( – ), better known by his stage name Black the Ripper, was a British grime MC, rapper, businessman and a cannabis activist. He ran his own record label, Dank of England (formerly known as Black Magic Entertainment). It was soon made into a clothing line and marijuana accessory company.

He was also known for his viral stunts of smoking cannabis in public places in which he hoped would help legalised cannabis in the U.K.

Death
Black the Ripper died on 6 April 2020 while staying at his 2nd home in Montserrat at age 32. His cause of death was due to a heart attack.

Discography
Studio Albums
 2018: Money Grows on Trees

Extended plays
 2015: Excuse Me Whilst I Kiss Sky
 2017: In Dank We Trust
 2017: Doe or Die: Volume 1
 2019: Doe or Die: Volume 2

References

Category:1987 births
Category:2020 deaths
Category:British rappers
Category:British activists
Category:Singer-songwriters from London
Category:Musicians from London
Category:Businesspeople from London