UTFO’s Kangol Kid dies after battle with cancer at 55

(AP) — Kangol Kid, a subordinate of the legendary hip-hop radical UTFO, has died aft a conflict with colon cancer. He was 55.

The household of Kangol Kid — whose existent sanction is Shaun Shiller Fequiere — said successful a connection that helium died peacefully astir 3 a.m. Saturday astatine a infirmary successful Manhasset, New York. He was diagnosed with crab successful February.

Kid was known for often sporting the fashionable Kangol headwear and being a subordinate of UTFO, which stands for Untouchable Force Organization. The four-member radical was known for 1980s hits including “Roxanne, Roxanne” and “Ya Cold Wanna Be With Me.”

Along with his hip-hop success, Kid became recognized for his efforts against bosom crab done the Mama Luke Foundation. Following his diagnosis, helium had spoken publically astir the request for regular screening.