Randy Hubbard Parker, 23, son of rapper KRS-One dead from suicide
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Randy Hubbard Parker, son of rapper KRS-One, was found dead in his
Atlanta apartment over the weekend in an apparent suicide. He was 23.
Simone Parker, KRS-One's wife and Randy's mother, said Tuesday (July
10) in a statement that her son's death was related to "severe
depression." The family is planning a private memorial service in
Florida on July 18, which would have been Randy's 24th birthday. Plans
for an August memorial service in New York are under way.
The Fulton County Medical Examiner's office said Parker died on Friday
from a gunshot wound to the head, and listed the cause of death as
suicide.
KRS-One was on tour overseas with producer Marley Marl and was not
available for comment at press time, but the statement conveyed his
and Simone Parker's appreciation to everyone who has offered
condolences.
Hoodoo
The Associated Press
Article Launched: 07/11/2007 09:38:37 AM PDT
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ATLANTA—The son of hip-hop legend KRS-One was found dead in his
apartment in an apparent suicide, authorities said Tuesday.
Randy Hubbard Parker, 23, died of a gunshot wound to the head and the
death was classified as a suicide, said Fulton County Medical
Examiner's Office investigator Mark Guilbeau.
Parker had suffered a long battle with depression, his mother, Simone
G. Parker, said in a statement on Tuesday. He was found on Friday.
Parker was a graphic designer and fashion entrepreneur seeking
employment in Atlanta. His family said a private memorial service will
be held on July 18, which would have been Parker's 24th birthday.
A memorial service in New York, where Parker was born, is scheduled
for August.
KRS-One is a rap pioneer whose hits include "Criminal Minded," "Black
Cop," and "The Bridge is Over."
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