New York
Ka, Beloved Rapper of the Brooklyn Underground, Dies at 52
The proudly independent musician and New York firefighter released the final album of his lifetime, The Thief Next to Jesus, in August
Ka, the storied Brooklyn rapper and proudly independent musician born Kaseem Ryan, has died, according to a statement posted to his official social media channels. A hero of drumless beats, hushed vocals and an effortlessly wordy flow, he “died unexp... [2518 chars]