R&B singer John Pigram, who came to be known by fans as Johnny P, passed away on Sunday, November 27.
Rumor of the Chicago crooner's death began to circulate after he was admitted into Mount Sinai Hospital last week. But while an undisclosed health crisis had resulted in him slipping into a coma, Pigram remained on life support until Sunday evening. Fans will recall Johnny P having suffered medical complications earlier this year, only to fight back towards recovery prior to the relapse of his health.
Signed to 10-album contract at the age of 16, at one time Johnny P looked to be one of Columbia Records' most promising artists. While he was most notable for his work in the Chi-Town scene, his success would eventually bridge beyond his contributions to the group Do or Die and collaborations with such local legends as rapper Twista. In 1998 Pigram released his Rap-A-Lot Records debut "The Next", which featured appearances from Scarface and Mike Dean. His assistance on Scarface's 1997 hit "Smile" featuring Tupac was one of the highlights of his career, but beyond radio he toured with the likes of Whitney Houston, MC Hammer, The Jacksons, and Regina Bell among many others.
He was 44-years-old.
Source: hotnewhiphop.com
