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PatrickBateman · Posted: Sun Oct 17, 2010 11:10 pm Post subject: R.I.P. Eyedea

One of the Twin Cities most beloved musical talents has passed away. Micheal "Eyedea" Larsen, a longtime Rhymesayer, singer, lyricist and fixture in the indie hip-hop scene died early this morning, just a month shy of his 29th birthday.

Friends of Larsen said his mother, Kathy Averill, found him this morning.

"It is with great pain and sadness that I tell you my son Mikey (Eyedea) has passed away," she wrote on his personal Facebook page. "At this time we kindly request your respect and our privacy as we process this devastating loss. On behalf of Mikey's family, close friends and fans, thank you."

Part of the Rhymesayers crew from its early days and a creative force to be reckoned with behind the mic, Eyedea painted beautiful and often abstract pictures with his lyrics, revealing the raw, serrated edges of emotion. He and his DJ, Abilities (a.k.a. Max Keltgen) were champions of their crafts and best friends since the age of 14.

My friend was just about to go on tour with him again.

He will be missed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9-eKhCukW8

^ If you're not familiar

sheriffadam · Joined: 10 May 2010 Location: Busan

This song was my fave, but didn't know much from them, wrong side of the Atlantic and all!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuLEhqy6vpQ

RIP

northway · Joined: 05 Jul 2010

That's really too bad, the man could spit.

PatrickBateman · Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 4:24 am Post subject:

Yeah, pretty crappy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-8GUXaRig8

^ My favorite song.

Sad

Pa Jan Jo A Hamnida · Joined: 27 Oct 2006 Location: Not Korea

Drugs?

Bloopity Bloop · Joined: 26 Apr 2009 Location: Seoul yo

Brings back some memories.