August 10, 2021
Hitmaker Music Producer Chucky Thompson (Biggie, Mariah Carey) Dead at 53
Carl “Chucky” Thompson, once part of the famed in-house producer coalition under the Bad Boy moniker “Hitmen,” has died from COVID-19, according to several reports. He was 53
Nas, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, Faith Evans, Brian McKnight, Boyz II Men were a few of the popular artists who worked with Thompson.
Thompson had recently posted on his Instagram account an upcoming release date while tagging Sean “Diddy” Combs:
“Vol 1. Welcome to the LOVE era… @diddy ❤️”
Thompson’s publicist, Tamar Juda announced his death on Twitter:
It is with a very heavy heart that I can confirm the passing of Chucky Thompson.
To anyone in his orbit, you know how generous he was with his energy, creativity and love.
Both the music industry, and the world has lost a titan. pic.twitter.com/jTUl9BNfK4
— Tamar Juda (@LastWordPR) August 9, 2021
Prayers and thanks to the prolific music producer flooded social media.
I just got word that DC’s legendary music producer, Chucky Thompson has died from COVID complications. He produced everyone from Mary J. Blige, Biggie & Chuck Brown, to Kanye West, Raheem DeVaughn, Craig Mack and Puffy. He was a bad man & a good bro.
My deepest condolences
RIP🙏🏾 https://t.co/LIqTU9Fyw7— Donnie Simpson (@DonnieSimpson) August 9, 2021
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Chucky Thompson was really an angel. 💜
— lalah hathaway (@lalahhathaway) August 9, 2021
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This Chucky Thompson news hurt …
— Wale (@Wale) August 9, 2021
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R.I.P. to a great one, an iconic producer who created much of the soundtrack of 90’s #chuckythompson had him on #Bevelations about a month ago, glad I gave him his flowers! Listen as he reflects on the era while making My Life https://t.co/Yxxr2Aphad @RadioAndySXM
— bevysmith (@bevysmith) August 9, 2021
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Every time I seen Chucky Thompson it was ALWAYS LOVE! RIP TO A DMV LEGEND 💔 One of the baddest producers in the world! pic.twitter.com/Ysq5AQxjta
— Tray Chaney (@traychaney) August 9, 2021