Ka, the beloved independent Brooklyn rapper born Kaseem Ryan, died on Saturday at the age of 52. The news was shared on his official Instagram page. While no cause of death was given, in the Instagram statement, it said he “died unexpectedly.”

Underground Brooklyn rapper and producer Ka has died, according to a statement posted to his social media accounts

Ka, a Brooklyn rapper, producer, and first responder, suddenly passed away at the age of 52 on Oct. 12, 2024. The news of his death was shared on Monday (Oct. 14) across social media in a statement from his surviving family.