Large Boi paid homage to the late Dungeon Household producer Rico Wade throughout his ceremonial first pitch at an Atlanta Braves recreation this week.
The OutKast rapper introduced alongside Wade’s two sons for his time on the mound in the course of the Braves’ house recreation in opposition to the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday (August 6).
“One time for the Wade Boys !!!” Large wrote in an Instagram put up after the sport. “Throwing out the first pitch on the @braves recreation in honor of Their Father Rico Wade. @ryderwadedf @ricowadedf1 #LongLiveRicoWade #DungeonFamily”
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Rico Wade handed away in April on the age of 52 because of coronary heart failure.
In Might, André 3000 turned emotional on stage whereas reminiscing about his late pal and collaborator throughout his efficiency on the Atlanta Jazz Competition.
“The final time we have been right here, we did a residency about 5, six exhibits, and Rico Wade confirmed up,” he mentioned to the group. “Now, one factor y’all don’t learn about Rico, Rico Wade…”
After trailing off, André tried to compose himself and continued: “Sorry, y’all. Rico Wade… So Rico Wade made positive my raps have been tight. There have been instances the place I’d say a rap to Rico in his ears, and he would stroll off like, ‘That ain’t ok.’ So only for a second, I need y’all to make some noise for King Rico.”
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“Dungeon Household all day,” he added. “I wouldn’t be right here on this stage or in a position to do any of this. I wouldn’t have the arrogance to do any of this if it weren’t for Dungeon Household. They raised me.
“My household taught me tips on how to dream. Taught me tips on how to dream and go for it. Large Boi taught me tips on how to dream, get at it and go for it. The Dungeon was the grounds for lots of issues. Our total factor was to maintain pushing, hold stretching out.”
In June, a number of Dungeon Household representatives reunited for a cookout in Atlanta to rejoice Wade’s legacy.
The group, which included Large Boi, André, Killer Mike, Sleepy Brown and most of Goodie Mob, gathered at Wade’s previous household house, referred to as the Dungeon, the place the crew recorded their earliest work.
