Pioneering Rapper Posta Boy Passes Away at 43 After Cancer Battle

In a tragic turn of events, the hip-hop community is mourning the loss of pioneering rapper Posta Boy, who passed away on October 26th, 2025 at the age of 43. Posta Boy was widely known for his dominance on BET's '106 & Park Freestyle Friday,' where he was the first inductee into the show's Hall of Fame after an unprecedented seven-week winning streak.

Beyond his freestyle prowess, Posta Boy also gained recognition for his hit song "Jurassic Harlem," which sampled the iconic Jurassic Park score by composer John Williams. The track showcased Posta Boy's creative flair and solidified his status as a rising star in the rap scene.

However, Posta Boy's success was marred by a personal health battle. In an interview last year, the rapper revealed that he had been diagnosed with cancer after noticing swelling in his testicles. He underwent emergency surgery to remove one of his testicles and then endured five months of grueling chemotherapy to shrink the cancerous mass that had spread to his kidneys.

The surgery that followed was a harrowing 12-hour ordeal, as doctors discovered the mass had wrapped around Posta Boy's liver and other vital organs. The rapper nearly died halfway through the procedure, but he managed to pull through. Tragically, the cancer ultimately proved too much for Posta Boy to overcome, and he succumbed to the disease earlier this week.

Fellow artists in the hip-hop community have taken to social media to express their condolences and pay tribute to Posta Boy's legacy. Mickey Factz and Skyzoo both shared heartfelt messages honoring the fallen rapper, underscoring the profound impact he had on the genre.