Grime MC Stormin has died following his battle with skin cancer. DJ Phantasy announced the news this morning (19 February), saying he “battled till the very end”.
Stormin first announced his diagnosis in July 2016. In an open letter he said, “I can admit that I have done some bad things in my time but I’ve also done major good so I ask myself why I have been given this card in life. Is it a test? No it’s a fight I will win so when I’m gone just know it’s for a short time and I’ll #BRB.”
He also tweeted, “I’ll beat it truss me”.
So now u all know why at Redbull I had a towel and a hood on my face man has cancer but still fucks up the place I’ll beat it truss me
— The Hype Master (@storminmc) July 19, 2016
The artist was an original member of the N.A.S.T.Y. Crew and a part of the drum’n’bass collective SASASAS. Tributes have poured in for the east London artist, from Skepta, Toddla T, P Montana and others. Read the tributes below.
R.I.P Stormin 🌍 pic.twitter.com/jgbW8vHv2A
— SKEPTA (@Skepta) February 19, 2018
R.I.P Stormin 🙏🏾 A lot of us grew up on Nasty Crew
— P Montana (@DJ_PMontana) February 19, 2018
Icon. Rest in power Stormin 💚 pic.twitter.com/eSK7Qx1Pfy
— TODDLA T (@TODDLAT) February 19, 2018
RIP Stormin… 💔💔💔
I grew up on on his lyrics I knew some of his bars like it was my own… I’ve seen you fight this for a very very long time… you are an inspiration.
Sending nothing but love, peace and condolences to your family this is so sad. pic.twitter.com/HrAsATnqgJ
— TeddyMusic💥Silencer (@TeddyMusicUK) February 19, 2018