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Bas Remembers His Late Mother; Pens Emotional Tribute

Bas is an artist known for his openness and ability to condense difficult experiences and emotions into catchy, relatable songs. He shares this remarkable quality with his label boss, J. Cole. On April 23, Bas made a bold announcement on Instagram that his mother had passed away. In a bittersweet remembrance, he expressed his love for her. Despite the pain of losing a parent, Bas chose to focus on the positive impact that his mother’s death had on him and his siblings. He posted a photo of him and his mother at the Grammy Awards and vowed to continue living in a way that would have made her proud.

The rapper wrote,

“I no longer fear death for when my time comes, I know I’ll be reunited with you,”

“Thank you for the gift of my siblings and the love you and Baba displayed for us. So many people the world over have felt your warmth and can testify to the love you emit.”

“We will carry that legacy,”

“You’ve made us so proud.”

Bas was born to Sudanese parents, who significantly impacted his musical upbringing. With their support, Bas was exposed to various genres of music, including Sudanese music. This influence is evident in his 2018 breakthrough album, Milky Way, which showcased a diverse range of styles. In the music video for his single “Khartoum,” Bas depicts the challenges of living in war-torn Sudan.

His latest album, provocatively titled ‘We Only Talk About Real Sh*t When We’re F*cked Up,’ was released in December 2023. The rapper was recently featured on the track “H.Y.B.” from J. Cole’s mixtape, Might Delete Later. Bas is widely respected in the hip-hop world, and it was no surprise to see rappers voicing their support in the comment section of his post. Cozz and Omen, Bas’ Dreamville label mates, expressed similar sentiments regarding mourning. Omen wrote, “May God bless you and the family with strength and guidance during this time. The form may transition, but the love is forever.” Smino, Denzel Curry, and Saba also paid their respects to Bas’ mother.

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