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Capital Steez

American rapper (1993-2012) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 19

Courtney Everald Dewar Jr., was an American rapper from Brooklyn, New York. He was a founder of the Brooklyn-based rap collective Pro Era, along with childhood friend Joey Bada$$.

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Capital Steez was also a co-founder of the Beast Coast movement, which consists of three main groups based in Flatbush: Pro Era, Flatbush Zombies, and The Underachievers. Capital Steez committed suicide on December 23, 2012, jumping from the roof of the Cinematic Music Group headquarters aged 19. Both Pro Era and Beast Coast went on to gain international success in the years following his death.

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1993 to 2012 · aged 19

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