Sean Price, the legendary rapper and member of the hip hop collective Boot Camp Clik, passed away on August 8, 2015, at the age of 43. He was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment, where he lived with his wife and three children. His death shocked and saddened the rap community, as well as his fans and friends, who remembered him as a talented, humble, and generous artist.
But what was the cause of his death? How did he die in his sleep? Was it natural or accidental? Did he have any health issues or substance abuse problems? These are some of the questions that have been raised since his passing, and the answers are not clear or conclusive.
The Official Statement
The official statement from his representatives confirmed his death, but did not reveal the cause. It read:
It is with beyond a heavy heart that Duck Down Music is sadly confirming that Sean Price passed away early this morning in his Brooklyn apartment, Saturday, August 8th, 2015. The cause of death is currently unknown, but it was reported that he died in his sleep. He’s survived by his three children
The statement also asked for privacy and respect for his family and friends, who were grieving and processing the news. It said that further details would be issued when more information was available.
The Autopsy Report
According to some sources, an autopsy was performed on Price’s body, but the results were not made public. However, some reports claimed that the autopsy revealed that Price died of a heart attack, caused by a blockage in his arteries
This would suggest that Price had an undiagnosed or untreated heart condition, which could have been aggravated by his lifestyle choices, such as smoking, drinking, or eating unhealthy foods. Price was also overweight, which could have increased his risk of cardiovascular problems.
However, these reports were not confirmed by his family or his label, and there is no official document that verifies the autopsy findings. Therefore, they should be taken with a grain of salt, and not as definitive evidence.
The Speculations and Rumors
Besides the heart attack theory, there were other speculations and rumors about Price’s cause of death, some of which were more plausible than others. Some of them were:
He died of a drug overdose. This was based on the assumption that Price was involved in substance abuse, as he had rapped about drugs in some of his songs, and had admitted to using cocaine in the past. However, there was no proof that Price was using drugs at the time of his death, or that he had any traces of drugs in his system. In fact, some of his friends and collaborators denied that he had a drug problem, and said that he was sober and focused on his music
He died of sleep apnea. This was based on the fact that Price died in his sleep, and that he had a condition called sleep apnea, which causes breathing interruptions during sleep. This can lead to low oxygen levels, high blood pressure, and heart failure. However, there was no evidence that Price’s sleep apnea was severe or untreated, or that it directly contributed to his death
He died of natural causes. This was based on the possibility that Price had no underlying health issues or external factors that caused his death, and that he simply died of natural causes, such as old age, genetic factors, or unknown reasons. This would imply that his death was unavoidable and unpredictable, and that there was nothing that could have prevented it.
The Conclusion
The truth is, we may never know for sure what caused Sean Price’s death, unless his family or his label decides to release the autopsy report or make a public statement. Until then, all we have are speculations, rumors, and theories, which may or may not be accurate or reliable.
What we do know, however, is that Sean Price was a remarkable rapper and a beloved person, who left behind a legacy of music, humor, and generosity. He was respected and admired by his peers, his fans, and his family, who miss him dearly and honor him daily. He was a rare and precious talent, who will never be forgotten or replaced.
Rest in peace, Sean Price. You are greatly missed.
