Black the Ripper's business partner Screechtree has paid tribute to the late rapper in a heartfelt Instagram post. Screechtree called Black the Ripper, AKA Ital Samson, his "brother" and said a part of him had died with him.
He called the much-loved father-of-one a "freedom fighter" after they both campaigned for the legalisation of cannabis through their company Dank Of England.
Black The Ripper was born Dean West, and died aged 32 - survived by his five-year-old son. Posting a photo of himself and Samson laughing together, Screechtree wrote: "A part of me died today ..
my brother my best friend my right hand , I can't describe this feeling , I know life will never be the same for me again without you. "I’m proud of you g , I love you we
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