Major Ace, grime pioneer from Pay As U Go Cartel, has died.
As BBC Newsbeat report, the MC whose real name was Luke Monero, died from a brain tumour on Sunday (8 October). The Pay As U Go Cartel included Wiley, BBC 1Xtra DJ Target, legendary DJ Slimzee, Rinse FM founder Geeneus and Flowdan.
The sad news was confirmed by Major Ace’s brother Cass in an Instagram post which you can view below.
Read a selection of tributes from figures in the scene below.
Sad news about my bro @MajorAce111 💔😢 #RIPmajorAce pic.twitter.com/oGLR5m3ITL
— LISA MAFFIA (@Lisamaffiauk) October 8, 2017
R.I.P Major Ace 😟🌹
— FR32🎈 (@Wretch32) October 8, 2017
Like I still can’t believe this man, I mean wow! Original in this, we grew up listening to you, Pay as you go, Rinse fm, shut down raves etc. #RIPMajorAce 💔😇🙏🏾
— Tinchy Stryder (@TinchyStryder) October 8, 2017
Original mate from nursery & all the way up till payasugo crew. All the years we spent together playing Commodore 64 games 2 doing music#rip pic.twitter.com/tr1QOBrMQi
— @dj_slimzee (@dj_slimzee) October 9, 2017
RIP Major Ace. Lord knows he was one of the mc’s who made me wanna do this. When I first heard them Pay As You Go verses… 🙏🏾🌹🐾
— Chipmunk (@OfficialChip) October 8, 2017
RIP Major Ace. Pirate radio/club land/foundation grime music SUPERSTAR. Ask Dizz, Wiley & anyone that was there at the beginning. Sad news.
— Twin (@TwinB) October 8, 2017
Had the pleasure of meeting & working with Major Ace a good few times over the years. Sending ❤️ to his friends and family #RIPMajorAce pic.twitter.com/0CDI8BQUlN
— mistajam (@mistajam) October 8, 2017
Rest in peace my brother Major Ace. I don't wanna believe the news 😩😩🙏🏽 thoughts and prayers are with his family right now.
— DJ Target (@DJTarget) October 8, 2017
RIP Major Ace from the Pay As You Go Crew. Sending my condolences to his family & friends. I will remember him as a unique MC & a nice guy.
— DJ EZ (@DJEZOfficial) October 8, 2017
Just heard the sad news, RIP Major Ace you’ll be missed bro, legend! 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/tYJOAdXckz
— Snapchat: FriskyDJ (@FriskyDJ) October 8, 2017
I saw bare missed calls this morning and I knew something was not right The man who loved Pay as u go the most passed away.Major Ace #RIP
— Chasing The Art #BBK (@WileyUpdates) October 9, 2017
RIP Major Ace trussss. 🙏🏾🌹🐾 This verse made me wanna be able to shell like this. “Ragga, hip-hop or garage…” rest up brother 🦋💙🐾 pic.twitter.com/Qp151Hxt92
— Chipmunk (@OfficialChip) October 8, 2017
'Punks, imitators, fassyholes…
Really wanna know then step to my flow'.R.I.P., Major Ace! That 'Know We' verse was legendary.
— MIKILL PANE (@MikillPane) October 8, 2017
Absolutely shocking news to see while on air "RIP Major Ace" – one of the first Grime MC's I ever played inside a club with. A huge loss
— Plastician (@Plastician) October 8, 2017
UK Garage / Grime has lost a legend today.
RIP Major Ace
Condolences to all friends and family
📷 – Bodynod 2014 @ Thekla Bristol pic.twitter.com/qMUks8mXqm
— Bodynod (@bodynod) October 8, 2017
Major Ace. #RIP #payasugo you will be missed bro! @MajorAce111 #readyforthewhat! pic.twitter.com/vclrrAlXl0
— Geeneus (@geeneus) October 8, 2017
