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Cleetis Mack of Digital Underground Dies Suddenly

He helped shape the Oakland collective in the 1990s, first recording with Tupac on “Wussup Wit the Luv.”

Overview

  • The group, which confirmed the news Tuesday through a representative to TMZ, has not released his age or a cause.
  • Digital Underground called Mack “part of the soul” of the crew and praised his warmth, loyalty, and quiet strength.
  • Mack, known as Clee, joined the collective in 1993 and made his first appearance on the single “Wussup Wit the Luv,” which featured 2Pac.
  • Fans and fellow artists posted tributes on X after the report, recalling his role in West Coast hip-hop and offering condolences to his family.
  • The death follows the 2021 loss of founder Shock G, ruled an accidental overdose by Florida officials, as the group continues touring under Money B and Young Hump.