Reggie Ossé, known to most as Combat Jack, has passed away at the age of 53.
The former attorney and host of "The Combat Jack Show" revealed in October that he had an aggressive form of colon cancer. Unfortunately, he lost the battle against it.
For Immediate Release From @Combat_Jack: pic.twitter.com/3QrbJEIVtH
— Combat Jack Show (@CombatJackShow) October 23, 2017
Combat Jack was a trailblazer in the hip-hop community, doing amazing things for the culture. He once represented some of the biggest artists in hip-hop including Jay Z as a hip-hop music attorney and executive. He received a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center but it was really his internship in legal affairs for Def Jam Recordings that put him in the game. After 12 years of practicing law, he retired and entered the editorial path. He wrote and published Bling, a book highlighting hip hop's fascination with jewelry. He went on to serve as the Vice President of Audio/Music DVD at MTV Networks and was also the managing editor of hip-hop magazine, The Source. The culture mourns the loss of the Brooklyn native. it is without a doubt that he had long reached legendary status.
Hip Hop lost a major voice today. RIP Combat Jack ????????
— Emanny (@theonlyemanny) December 20, 2017
It’s with heavy hearts that we share the news of Reggie Osse, better known as @Combat_Jack passing away. RIP to a trailblazer and a legend. #RIPCombat ???? pic.twitter.com/I9lkrScmEs
— UPROXX Hip-Hop (@RealTalkUPROXX) December 20, 2017
“Internets, you know what time it is: Dream them dreams
then man-up and live them dreams, because a life without dreams is black and white,
and the universe flows in technicolor and surround-sound. Blaow!”RIP Combat Jack
— Donwill (@donwill) December 20, 2017
RIP Combat Jack. No words suffice to capture the multitudes he possessed. A rap encyclopedia who could spin stories about both Bronx block parties & the Paradise Garage. A brilliant interviewer & attorney. A kind gentle soul who understood & cared about the culture like no other.
— Otto Von Biz Markie (@Passionweiss) December 20, 2017
Heartbreaking. RIP Reggie "Combat Jack" Osse. Great man, storyteller and leader. Your contributions to hip hop will never ever be forgotten. Ultimate salute. pic.twitter.com/McK0F9TvYp
— Elliott Wilson (@ElliottWilson) December 20, 2017
RIP Combat Jack. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and all who are affected by the loss of such a monumental man.
