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Hip Hop Legend, Artist and Jazz Saxophonist Richard Lee Sisco Jr. Passed Away at 50

Source: Andre' Jenkins

Richard Lee Sisco Jr. a jazz saxophonist, artist and hip hop legend celebrated for his early contributions to the hip hop culture since the early 70's passed away on Tuesday, December 14th 2010 at Albert Einstein Hospital in the Bronx, from colon cancer, he was 50. Known as one of the hip hop flyer kings through-out the 70's along side Phase 2 & Buddy Esquire, Richard Sisco is predominately recognized for his iconic 1984 performance as “Sisco Kid" in the ...

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