As reported on hiphopdx last week, rapper Too Poetic from the Gravediggaz recently passed away in Los Angeles from colon cancer.

A memorial service has been planned for August 4 at the Hotel Beacon in New York. The event will take place at 5:00pm and fans who wish to send flowers or cards are asked to contact Meridian Entertainment.

The folks at sohh.com have started a memorial fund to help Poetic’s widow pay his enormous outstanding medical bills. If you’d like to contribute to the fund, check out the website for more details.