Vic Sotto confirmed the news over Eat Bulaga that the Master Rapper Francis Magalona, 44, passed away Friday and asked for a minute of prayer for the rest of the singer-composer's soul.
Francis Magalona (October 4, 1964 - March 6, 2009), also known as FrancisM, Master Rapper, and a songwriter, producer, actor, director, and photographer. He was idolized as the "King of Pinoy Rap", he was considered an icon in the music community. He is also credited for having pioneered the merging of rap with Pinoy Rock, becoming a significant influence to artists in that genre as well. He was also a television host on MTV Asia and on noontime variety television show Eat Bulaga.
Magalona died seven months after being diagnosed with acute Myelogenous Leukemia. Recently, Malacanang has announced that Magalona will be awarded the National Medal of Merit, for his contributions in promoting patriotism through music.
Farewell Master M!! You will surely be missed!!
Monday, March 9, 2009
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