Apache died he was 36

RAPPER APACHE (original name Anthony Teaks) died of protracted illness on Friday. The rapper known for 1992 hit "Gangsta Bitch," had huge fan following across the world.

"Without Apache there would have been no Queen Latifah, no Naughty By Nature, no Chill Rob G., no anything" Shakim Compere, co-founder of Flavor Unit Records was quoted by boombox.com

"Apache was the string that tied all of Flavor Unit together. Without Apache none of this would be," he added.

The singer rose to same as he shared work with Queen Latifah and 45 King's Flavor Unit.

Apache's debut album Apache Ain't Shit was released in 1991 and peaked at 66 no. on the Billboard 200.

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