Montreal rapper Paul “Bad News Brown” Frappier was found dead Saturday, in what local authorities believe was a homicide. No arrests have been made, and officials have yet to formally identify the cause of death. However, the Montreal Gazette reports local police stated Frappier sustained head injuries and at least one policeman told Frappier’s girlfriend he was shot.
“It is very disturbing and surprising, we don’t know why this happened,” Ronald Mungal told the Gazette. Mungal mentored local children with Frappier as part of the Burgundy Urban Mediation Project. “We all knew him in our own way and we want to find some way to remember him.”
Reports say Frappier, 33, was with his girlfriend until about 10 p.m. on Friday, when he left to go meet someone. He was not seen again until a couple found his corpse while walking in a nearby industrial area.
Performing as Bad News Brown, Frappier made a name for himself by incorporating a harmonica into his act. He previously opened for the likes of Snoop Dogg and 50 Cent when such artists toured locally. In addition to his contribution to Montreal’s Hip Hop community, Frappier was active in youth mentoring and was also cast in the film Bumrush.
“In addition to being one of the first rappers from Quebec to reach international acclaim, Bad News Brown has certainly left a mark on everyone who knew him,” said Frappier’s manager Henry Gelot.
r.i.p bnb you know youve made it when that many people that about you in the media too bad you had to go so soon
Rest In Peace Bad News Brown!!
RIP my condolences go out to him and his fam.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxLi_r3VjhM
RIP BNB
MONTREAL LEGEND!!
thanks hhdx for mentioning this.. As a daily supporter of your site.. That comes from montreal..! This means a lot.!
If you ever saw this man live in a show , you know he meant business !..
His music was more on the commercial tip, but in his early days bnb was a stone cold lyricist.
May he rest in peace.. And may his victor die a thousand deaths..!
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Montreal has lost a great man with a good soul, and the world has lost a great musician.. With great aspirations.!
RIP
R.I.P. brotha.
left to go meet someone? they’re gonna trace the phone calls and go csi on this shit
The police said he was shot when he wasn’t… I believe the police did that shit to him.
sounds like bad news to me..rip
SAD…
I HATE finding out about rappers only after they die. Only MC I mess with from up there is Shad (put him over anybody in US).
I will pay my respects to Bad news Brown by listening to him right now. RIP.
Just youtubed him and he was a BEAST with that harmonica. Him+Nothing but string woulda been great!
r.i.p hommie
my prayers go out to dude and his fam and friends
RIP big homey bad news brown was one of the coolest mofuckas around dude was chill with everyone man its a shock its a shame when talent goes to waste for no reason man i went out drinkin wit jr for you bro we gon miss you
DAMN… c thats what im sayin,… stop the bullshit err body, the world is so cold now,.. its not peaches and cream anymore,..u have to be on point even when u are sleep if u catch my drift, BROWN,.. this is bad news to hear, and u will be greatly missed from the hip hop community,.. its so so sad to hear of an upcomming *superstar* and some shit like this happens..damn man… HIP HOP WAS CREATED TO SAVE LIVES!!!!! (that has always been my quote since ’69). im out..
That Born 2 Sin joint was dope and that Reign song too. Saw him with Nas on Youtube performing that track off Streets Disciple…Sad…Haitians stand up too. RIP bad News
HipHopDX mentions that dude was a mentor to Montreal kids & left a mark on all who knew him. Prayers str8 to all those & may he find peace in his final resting place. I be sure to look out for his music. Peace!!
Ya’ll sad on this post, but you all on 50’s post talking shit to each other, that’s why this shit don’t even matter anymore, you’ll never change it, NEVER! You can, it’s easy, shit’s like a light switch, but ya’ll rather stay in the dark.
I just found out and sadened about this, I loved his harp music and music, the only closure I will have, is when justice is served and they get what they deserve. Rest in peace BNB.
this sad just found……….m also saddend bout this.may soul rest in peace.one love form TOK in Botswana……..
ITS 2013 I JUST FOUND OUT THAT MY HOMIE BNB GOT MURDER
ON THE BEHALF OF RAPALOT RECORDS….OUR PRAYERS GOES OUT TO
HIS FAMILY….NUFF RESPECT
all dat nd u stl died broke…shit !
wat a waste of precious sperm yo pops should have used a rubber,lol!