Montclair Native And Rapper 'Hussein Fatal' Dies In Car Crash

Montclair native “Hussein Fatal” – known for his work with the hip hop group Outlawz – died in a car accident on Saturday.

He was 38-years-old.

Via social media, members of The Outlawz expresses their sadness at the news, and asked fans and sympathizers to contribute to the family’s funeral expenses through an online crowdfunding campaign for the father, uncle and “beloved brother.”

“Rest in paradise,” the bandmates stated on Twitter.

Fellow Outlawz member Mutah “Napoleon” Beale wrote on Twitter:

“Our brother Fatal did accept Islam and we ask Allah to have mercy on him. He was my old group member and friend for over 20 years and he will be missed.”

As of Monday morning, authorities have not released details about the crash or an investigation.

BRIEF BIOGRAPHY

• Made his debut on Tupac Shakur’s “All Eyez On Me” in 1996 (album was certified nonuple platinum by the RIAA)
• Released his solo debut album, “In The Line of Fire,” in March of 1998
• Collaborated with musicians such as Ja Rule, Fat Joe, Gang Starr, Gotti, Ja Rule, Lil’ Mo, New Child, Outlawz, Gangsta Boo of the hip hop group Three 6 Mafia, Tear Da Club Up Thugs, Rowdy Rahz and Scarface