Black the Ripper

Black the Ripper
Black the Ripper
Birth name	Dean West
Also known as	Ital Samson
Born	28 December 1987; Edmonton, London, England
Died	6 April 2020 (aged 32); Brades, Montserrat
Genres	British hip hop; grime;
Occupation(s)	Rapper; singer; songwriter;
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	2003–2020
Labels	D.O.E;
Associated acts	Chip; Akala; Sway; Lowkey; Big Narstie; Popcaan; Ghetts;
Website	dankofengland.net

Dean West ((1987-12-28)28 December 1987 – 06 April 2020), 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.^[1]

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.^[2]

Discography

Studio Albums

2018: Money Grows on Trees

Extended plays

2015: Excuse Me Whilst I Kiss Sky
2017: In Dank We Trust^[3]
2017: Doe or Die: Volume 1
2019: Doe or Die: Volume 2

References

↑ Meet Black the Ripper, the English weed advocate lighting up everywhere (August 14, 2018). Retrieved April 6, 2020.
↑ British Grime Legend Black The Ripper Dead At 32. Complex (6 April 2020). Retrieved 6 April 2020.
↑ In Dank We Trust by Black the Ripper. Retrieved 2020-04-06.

[1] Meet Black the Ripper, the English weed advocate lighting up everywhere (August 14, 2018). Retrieved April 6, 2020.

[2] British Grime Legend Black The Ripper Dead At 32. Complex (6 April 2020). Retrieved 6 April 2020.

[3] In Dank We Trust by Black the Ripper. Retrieved 2020-04-06.

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