Pro Era Rapper Capital Steez Reportedly Passes Away

Capital Steez—born Jamal Dewar—is reportedly dead in the opening hours of Christmas Eve. He was 19.

Details are still scarce, but Steez tweeting late last night “The End,” which is believed the rapper committed suicide. Joey Bada$$ reacted to the news this morning, confirming Steez’ death with “RIP Capital Steez 7.7.93 – 12.24.2012.”

RIP CAPITAL STEEZ!!! 7.7.93 - 12.24.12

— oG $wank. (@joeyBADASS_) December 24, 2012

This unfortunate xmas eve.. Lost a best friend, a brother, a pro, a partner. Letting go is never easy.. May ur soul rest in peace Jamal..

— oG $wank. (@joeyBADASS_) December 24, 2012

On December 21, Pro Era released their first compilation mixtape, PEEP: The aPROcalypse. Steez also released his own solo project called AmeriKKKan Koruption and appeared on standout cuts with Bada$$ such as “Survival Tactics” and “Suspect.”

Below, you can read some Twitter reactions from members of the hip-hop community who have just heard about his death. XXL sends out our condolences to his family and friends.

I am so shocked and saddened to hear about Capital STEEZ from Pro Era..just sickened..love those kids.what a horrible way to start Xmas. RIP

— Peter Rosenberg (@Rosenbergradio) December 24, 2012

R.I.P. Capital Steez of Pro Era ... Love to the whole crew. I'm off this ....

— Statik Selektah (@StatikSelekt) December 24, 2012

Don't care how much you have accomplished until then, you ain't done shit by 19 years old.

— Alvin aqua Blanco (@Aqua174) December 24, 2012