Def Jam singer and producer August 08 DIES at 31
August 08, a singer and producer with Def Jam Recordings, died Wednesday.
He was 31.
Born Ray Davon Jacobs, he was best known for co-writing the DJ Khaled hit I’m the One featuring Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, Quavo and Lil Wayne, and Bieber’s solo hit Sorry.
The musician – who also performed under the moniker August Grant – also wrote the song Fashion Week by Wale and G-Easy.
His death was confirmed by his former record label 88rising and an Instagram post by his family, though no cause of death was given.
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Too sad
RIP