Who was Grand Daddy I.U.?

May 2024 ยท 2 minute read

AYUB BEY made a name for himself in the music industry under the stage name Grand Daddy I.U.

Tragically, the veteran rapper passed away in December 2022 at the age of 54, and now fans want to know more about his life.

Who was Grand Daddy I.U.?

Grand Daddy I.U. was a popular Cold Chillin' Records rapper from Queens, New York.

He was most active during the golden age of hip-hop and released several songs, including Sugar Free, Something New, and We Got da Gats.

Over the years, he had also collaborated with several stars including 2pac, Lotto, and Big Snow, among others.

When GDIU was not in the studio, he would often post about his life on Instagram to over 18,000 followers.

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What was Grand Daddy I.U.'s cause of death?

GDIU's death was first confirmed by hip-hop producer Pete Rock.

While little information is available on his passing, Rock revealed that he died peacefully in his sleep, according to TMZ.

His business manager Raya later released a statement on Instagram, stating that she is "not okay."

"No, I am not okay. I'm devastated," she wrote.

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"Anyone who really knows me knows how much pure love and respect I had for him and out of respect for him and his family, I'm staying quiet right now.

"I do not need to post pictures nor stories to profess anything. I pray for a peaceful and easy transition," she added.

Several of his colleagues and fans later took to Twitter to offer their condolences.

Among those posts was one from LL Cool J, who wrote, "Rest in power King. HipHop was in your DNA. @granddaddy_iu Thank You for your contribution."

Friend DJ Chuck Chillout added: "Man this one hurts RIP to coldchillin artist MC @granddaddy_iu rest well bro u will be miss."

What was Grand Daddy I.U.'s net worth?

Due to GDIU's successful career in the entertainment industry, he was able to rack up a fortune prior to his passing.

While his exact net worth is unclear, it was reportedly between $1million and $5million.

This estimate comes from the success of his music as well as other business ventures.

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