What did Phife Dawg die of?
Diabetes
Phife Dawg/Cause of death
The family of A Tribe Called Quest co-founder Phife Dawg has revealed that diabetes caused the rapper’s death. Phife, real name Malik Taylor, passed away on Tuesday (March 22) at the age of 45.
Who is Q-Tip married to?
Michele Davesm. 1990
Q-Tip/Spouse
Family: Wife & Kids Q-Tip got married to Michele Daves – actress known for Spencer’s Mountain – in a secret wedding on 10 November 1990. The married duo likes to keep their married life a hush-hush affair to date. However, it is common knowledge that the pair boast two kids.
What does the Q stand for in Q-Tip?
quality
He founded the Leo Gerstenzang Infant Novelty Co., a firm which marketed baby care accessories. 1926 – The product was originally called Baby Gays and in 1926, the labels were changed to read Q-tips® Baby Gays. The “Q” in Q-tips® stands for quality and the word “tips” describes the cotton swab at the end of the stick.
Where did Phife Dawg’s mother come from?
He was born prematurely and his twin Mikal died shortly after birth. His mother, who was born in Arima, Trinidad and Tobago, moved to St. Albans in Queens, New York when she was 13 years old. Phife described himself as a “West Indian” of Trinidadian descent.
How tall is Phife Dawg in feet and inches?
He was also known as the “Five-Foot Assassin” and “The Five-Footer”, because he stood at 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m). Phife Dawg initially formed A Tribe Called Quest, then simply named Quest, with childhood friend Q-Tip and DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad in 1985; the group was later expanded with the addition of Jarobi White.
When did Phife Dawg form the Tribe Called Quest?
Phife Dawg initially formed A Tribe Called Quest, then simply named Quest, with childhood friend Q-Tip and DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad in 1985; the group was later expanded with the addition of Jarobi White.
When did Phife Dawg release his first solo album?
In 2000, he released his debut solo album, Ventilation: Da LP. In 2013, it was reported that Phife was working on a solo album titled MUTTYmorPHosis. A single titled “Sole Men” was released one day after Phife’s death (March 23, 2016) along with a posthumously released music video.