Producer Chyskillz, the mastermind behind the classic Onyx singles “Slam” and “Throw Ya Gunz,” passed away from a heart attack on Tuesday (February 13).
In a joint statement to HipHopDX, Onyx MCs Fredro Starr and Sticky Fingaz said, “Rest in Paradise to our brother Chylow ‘Chyskillz’ Parker. Our condolences go out to his family and close friends. We will always acknowledge your contribution to the Onyx legacy. Your music will always inspire. Love our brother!”
Although Chyskillz is widely known for his contributions to Onyx’s platinum-selling debut, 1993’s Bacdafucup, he also produced for other Hip Hop legends like Run-DMC, LL Cool J and Public Enemy.
Several members of the Hip Hop community — including former Onyx member Sonny Seeza, DJ Premier, DJ Eclipse, De La Soul’s Maseo and Jedi Mind Tricks’ Vinnie Paz — paid their respects on social media.
Check out their posts below.
RIP The GOAT Chyskillz he made some classic hits !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
RIP… didnt know much else of what dude produced, but he did the majority of Onyx’s first LP. “Shiftee” still bumps
He also did “Mr. Smith” for LL Cool J. A more, smoother beat than what he normally made for Onyx. RIP
No sympathy. He had it coming. Don’t live an unhealthy lifestyle. These people need to take responsibility for there lives.
I know you just write this stuff for shock value but you are truly a deplorable human being.
Weren’t you that same person who was defending people eating McDonald’s on that Trae the Truth article a while back, but here, you’re showing no sympathy for this man who had a heart attack? Contradictory much?
Eh truth hurts people die because they refuse to make healthy choices…rest in peace but people should learn from this shit..had a grandfather who was very overweight died with legs full of fluid and a heart full of fluid congestive heart failure caused by well you guessed it being 300+ lbs a majority of his life people should learn from this like i did my experience instead of saying OMG he was PERFECT when he had no neck and couldnt even tell where his bis/tris meet his elbow
I hear it was the racist whitey that done did it #BlameWhitey
Blame your mother! She never raised you right ! That’s if you had one.
RIP and thank you for your contributions. Onyx was 100% part of my Hip Hop Genesis and still gets hella play salute
Side note..can y’all believe Bacdafucup is 25 this year? I suppose that’s what happens with time but damn make a muthafucka feel old
Damn…..First it was Lovebug Starski ( Rest In Power King) now ChySkillz…smh Rest In Power King……We losing all our Hip Hop hero’