Def Jam artist, August 08 has died aged 31

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A Def Jam artist in a denim jacket standing in front of a red gate.

Los Angles-based singer and producer, August 08 has died aged 31.

The Def Jam Recordings artist – whose real name was Ray Jacobs – was first reported to have died in a video posted by his sister, LaSherry “Joy” McKinney on Saturday (August 26) according to the LA Times.

This was later confirmed by Def Jam, who said in a statement: The entire Def Jam family mourns the tragic loss of Ray ‘August 08’ Jacobs.”

“A brilliant songwriter, an accomplished musician and a singular…