Dem Franchize Boyz Rapper Buddie Dies From Cancer

Dem Franchize Boyz said goodbye to one of its beloved members, Gerald "Buddie" Tiller, over the weekend.

The rapper reportedly passed away from cancer, according to Jermaine Dupri, who signed the group to his label, So So Def, in 2005. "🙏🏾🕊🕊 'They call me Doctor Doc I prescribe what a ni**a need' #ripbuddy may your soul rest easy #demfranchiseboyz. #f**kcancer," the legendary producer wrote on Instagram (Sunday 25), quoting a line from Buddie's verse on "LWI, RWI,."

The group also announced the news on Instagram, captioning a series of photos of Buddie: "R.I.P Buddie you Will be Missed #demfranchizeboyz ."

Fellow rappers Da Brat and Dem Franchize Boyz member Parlae additionally offered their condolences on social media. "#RIPBUDDY #demfranchizeboyz #🖕🏽cancer," Da Brat captioned a series of photos of Buddie. While Parlae shared a "Rest In Peace" graphic for his late group member on Instagram, which he captioned, "#RestEasyBuddie aka WeeFli 🕊 #DemFranchizeBoyz #DFB #DemFranchiseBoys."

Buddie was one of the four rappers that made up the Atlanta group Dem Franchize Boyz. DFB was best known for their hit singles, "Oh, I Think They Like Me," "Lean Wit It, Rock Wit It," and "White Tee." They group released three albums: Dem Franchize Boyz in 2004, On Top of Our Game in 2006 and Our World, Our Way in 2008.

Rest in Peace, Buddie.

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