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Passed away in 2008

R.I.P Apex – Basic Equipment Crew 2002

It is with extreme regret that I make this thread.
On saturday, Sydney HipHop lost another of its soldiers.
Skilled MC and Producer A.P.E.X lost his life in a tragic motorbike accident on Saturday afternoon.
One of Sydneys most brutal MC’s and producer of audio war, Apex was one of Sydneys best kept secrets.
Anyone that knew this man knew how much of a powerful human being he was. Loyal to the end, Apex was a solid rock who we could always rely on.
Our prayers go out to the wife and 5yr old daughter he left behind.

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