De La Soul Rapper , David Jolicoeur Dead at 54.<br />CNN reports that Jolicoeur's death was <br />confirmed by De La Soul's publicist, Tony Ferguson.<br />The cause of death has not yet been revealed.<br />Jolicoeur was best known <br />by his stage name, Trugoy the Dove.<br />He formed the rap trio with <br />Vincent Mason, aka Pasemaster Mase, <br />and Kelvin Mercer, aka Posdnuos, in 1988.<br />The three rappers attended high school together in Amityville, New York.<br />Their debut album, '3 Feet High and Rising,' was released in 1989.<br />A hit track off the album, "Me, Myself and I," <br />was on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart for 17 weeks.<br />De La Soul was nominated for six Grammys throughout their career.<br />"Feel Good Inc." took home a Grammy for best pop collaboration with vocals in 2006.<br />"Feel Good Inc." took home a Grammy for best pop collaboration with vocals in 2006.<br />Their song, "The Magic Number," was featured in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' which renewed interest in the group.<br />Their song, "The Magic Number," was featured in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' which renewed interest in the group.<br />Due to issues with De La Soul's former label, Tommy Boy Records, their music hasn't been available on streaming services.<br />Due to issues with De La Soul's former label, Tommy Boy Records, their music hasn't been available on streaming services.<br />But in 2021, Reservoir Media acquired their catalog, and De La Soul's first six albums will hit streaming services in March.<br />But in 2021, Reservoir Media acquired their catalog, and De La Soul's first six albums will hit streaming services in March
