Earl Patrick Mcnease, a rapper and writer also known as Praverb The Wyse, passed away September 17, 2014 of unknown causes.
“I am blown away by the overwhelming support, kind words, prayers, memories, and overall impact my husband had on this earth,” Vanessa McNease, Earl’s wife, says in a post on Praverb’s Facebook page. “I did not know the extent to which his music, mentoring, random chats, and blogging had on so many, many people. This online community was his world. I can’t thank you all enough for everything, the messages, the comments, starting a funding page, the memories you shared, it has all been a blessing to us. It is an honor to see events being created to honor him and his music. Bare with me as I try and respond through my page and his to everyone.”
As noted above by McNease, a fund has been started in order to cover some of the funeral costs.
Mike Trampe, HipHopDX’s Social Media Manager, launched the fundraising efforts. “On September 17, 2014, the Hip Hop community lost one of its most enthusiastic, devoted soldiers, Earl Patrick McNease,” Trampe said in a statement on the fundraising page. “Known to all of us as Praverb, he was a rapper, DIY marketing expert, blogger, but more importantly, a sincere human being whose mission seemed to involve helping everyone who came across his path.”
As of press time, $7,445 were raised in two days.
HipHopDX extends its condolences to McNease’s family and friends.
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wow this is shocking. i did a song with with him a few years ago on the gospel is free 2 called 1mic. cannot believe he has passed away so suddenly. may you rest in peace praverb.
Jonesy
Great dude. Did so much labor of love to get independent artists the tools they needed!! RIP dude 🙁
Praverb Was Such An Insightful, Compassionate, Intellectual HipHop Purist.
He Really Loved The Art And Gave Invaluable Advice To Independent Artists.
HipHop Truly Lost A Treasure Of A Human Being With His Passing.
To My Man P The Wyse God Bless Ya Life.
No one heard of or cared bout this cat. First time I hear his name is cuz he dead?
Chill.
Now his wife lookin for handouts?
Get a job.
Only A Spineless Internet Thug Would Disrespect The Dead.
You Didn’t Know Him Because You Had To Be About Ya Biz To Deserve His Correspondence.
Everybody is entitled to their own opinion, he’s my brother, and he will always be. where’s you value of life and do you cherish it? He helped people through is music, he talk about his own life tapping into the minds that could relate to him. You are not worthy of his praise, he was a living testimony to many…Live your life don’t worry about the righteous because “We” are in Heaven’s lane.
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I haven’t heard of him before, but I decided to give his Professional Hobbyist album a listen (pretty good album). Dude has great music. Sucks that I haven’t checked him out earlier. Definitely will check more of his stuff.
R.I.P.
didnt know to much about him but rip to that brotha just the same
Wow, so shocked to hear this! My respects and wishes go out to his family. While I only spoke to him online, we’ve been speaking for a while and felt I knew him more than most I worked with over the internet. Always kind, respectful and helpful. This is truly a big loss, once again my thoughts are with his wife and son. I hope you find peace and remember the good times you shared with him.