When and where did MF Doom die?

MF Doom died in Leeds in 2020 at St James's hospital due to a lack of oxygen after a drug reaction.

Why was MF Doom unable to enter the US?

MF Doom was denied entry to the US in 2010 after returning from a tour, partly because he had a criminal record from the 1990s.

Has MF Doom's family spoken about his life in Leeds?

MF Doom's family remains suspicious of inquiries into his life, and concrete details about his time in the UK are scarce.

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MF Doom's Leeds Mystery: A Rapper's Final Years

10 Feb

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Summary

Rapper MF Doom died in Leeds in 2020, a fact unknown to many.
His US entry was denied in 2010 due to a criminal record.
His family remains suspicious of inquiries into his life.

MF Doom's Leeds Mystery: A Rapper's Final Years

The life of acclaimed masked rapper MF Doom, who passed away in Leeds in 2020, is the subject of a new podcast exploring the mysteries surrounding his final years. Born Daniel Dumile Thompson in 1971, the artist died at St James's hospital at age 49 from a lack of oxygen following a drug reaction.

His presence in Leeds was a surprise to many, particularly as he had been barred from entering the US since 2010. This denial of entry was partly due to a criminal record from the 1990s. He was forced to leave his wife and children in Atlanta, only able to travel to the UK.

Leeds teaching hospitals NHS trust issued an apology in 2023 for the substandard care he received. Despite attempts by journalist Adam Batty and DJ Afrodeutsche to uncover details of Doom's life in the city, including visits to a remote-control car shop and the Brudenell Social Club, concrete facts remain elusive.