Mike Beck, an aspiring rapper, who had collaborated with Terror Squad chief Fat Joe, was shot and killed in New York this weekend.
Beck was a member of a young rap collective called KAR, or Kill All Rats. Born and raised in New York, and having already served five years in jail for his involvement in a murder, Beck was beginning to enjoy some success as a rapper after KAR linked up with Fat Joe.
They appeared on a version of his track '300 Brolic', and in May released an eponymous mixtape, executive produced by Joe and Pistol Pete, and featuring a string of guests, including Jadakiss. Paying his respects via Twitter this weekend, Fat Joe said, simply, "R.I.P. Mike Beck!!!!!"
It is thought Beck may have been killed as part of a bungled robbery.