: MediaTakeOut.com learned that over the weekend Ms Melodie, real name Ramona Parker, died in her sleep. She was best known as the FIRST LADY of Boogie Down Productions, and KRS One's ex-wife.

But she could SPIT. Listen to her verse in the 1980s classic SELF DESTRUCTION!!

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Wet_Condom

She was before my time so idk who she is but RIP

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Bigtop22

BDP (that would be Boogie Down Productions for all the youngin's) ruled the late 80"s!!!!! If you don't know, listen to "Self Destruction!!" RIP Ms. Melody!!!!!!


Mbatuku

Wow, shocker 4real. RIP!

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Jamaalwt

RIP Follow me on Instagram:@Jamaalwt Twitter: @Splashyswagg


KatWoman

Uuuum, okay... Is this really what's "in" these days? Man lookin women?

@KittyKat_Rawr


onlyloveblackppl

hopes she makes it into the Gates. These R the last Good days of Good rap music. As always anywhere Esau is there is pervertedness & destruction.


j_daddy910

dang...r.i.p..... back when hip hop was hip hop

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I heard a snippet of her rap on the RICKEY SMILEY MORNING SHOW, but people please start taking care of your health.. Too many of us are dying too young from health issues

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leopardgang

Rest in Peace!

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yesLIVcan

RIP to the pioneers.....Follow yesLIVcan instagram


notoriousstephbaybah

Awww I liked Miss Melodie :(

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Missoriginalash

I've heard any of her music but I remember KRS-1 mentioning her in a song. May she rip!

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Brack

RIP.... ***

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AversionToIgnorance

***. RIP. As stated, this was REAL hip hop and when our people were conscious about what we stood for. Miss those days. RIP hip hop.


spraggaswifey

Dang-it man..........Another one gone way too soon............



_Kisha_

Wow so sad R.I.P. Ms. Melodie.


ShonBoo

Unfortunately, most people will have no idea who she is... was. The real hip hop lovers will know though

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Shilee

RIP she used to bring it for REAL!!


Felicia29

My condolences go out to her and her family... @Kat women that comment came from a chic who is not showing her face in her picture, HMM!!! Im not convinced that your a chic either!!! Grow up and have some respect troll!!!


Missoriginalash

OAN:how many of the rappers in the Self-Destruction video are now deceased?

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ThinkBoutIt

R.I.P. Mamma


BlackBabyMamaEpidemic

*** I miss real hip hop. Today this *** is about taking over the world, having " so many benjis I can't spend it", wifing up yellow bones, whites and "others", getting work done to only slightly look black, but with a big bootie, plunking other fellow " artists", wearing 1000 dollar shoes with red on the bottom, wearing 30" weave , getting pregnant from a casual relationship by a baller so you can be lazy and buy expensive sh*t like boobs weaves and cars.,.,...black folks and lots if white women are disgusting. Burn in hell.

*** I miss real hip hop. Today this *** is about taking over the world, having " so many benjis I can't spend it", wifing up yellow bones, whites and "others", getting work done to only slightly look black, but with a big bootie, plunking other fellow " artists", wearing 1000 dollar shoes with red on the bottom, wearing 30" weave , getting pregnant from a casual relationship by a baller so you can be lazy and buy expensive sh*t like boobs weaves and cars.,.,...black folks and lots if white women are disgusting. Burn in hell.

*** I miss real hip hop. Today this *** is about taking over the world, having " so many benjis I can't spend it", wifing up yellow bones, whites and "others", getting work done to only slightly look black, but with a big bootie, plunking other fellow " artists", wearing 1000 dollar shoes with red on the bottom, wearing 30" weave , getting pregnant from a casual relationship by a baller so you can be lazy and buy expensive sh*t like boobs weaves and cars.,.,...black folks and lots if white women are disgusting. Burn in hell. *** I miss real hip hop. Today this *** is about taking over the world, having " so many benjis I can't spend it", wifing up yellow bones, whites and "others", getting work done to only slightly look black, but with a big bootie, plunking other fellow " artists", wearing 1000 dollar shoes with red on the bottom, wearing 30" weave , getting pregnant from a casual relationship by a baller so you can be lazy and buy expensive sh*t like boobs weaves and cars.,.,...black folks and lots if white women are disgusting. Burn in hell. *** I miss real hip hop. Today this *** is about taking over the world, having " so many benjis I can't spend it", wifing up yellow bones, whites and "others", getting work done to only slightly look black, but with a big bootie, plunking other fellow " artists", wearing 1000 dollar shoes with red on the bottom, wearing 30" weave , getting pregnant from a casual relationship by a baller so you can be lazy and buy expensive sh*t like boobs weaves and cars.,.,...black folks and lots if white women are disgusting. Burn in hell. *** I miss real hip hop. Today this *** is about taking over the world, having " so many benjis I can't spend it", wifing up yellow bones, whites and "others", getting work done to only slightly look black, but with a big bootie, plunking other fellow " artists", wearing 1000 dollar shoes with red on the bottom, wearing 30" weave , getting pregnant from a casual relationship by a baller so you can be lazy and buy expensive sh*t like boobs weaves and cars.,.,...black folks and lots if white women are disgusting. Burn in hell.

*** I miss real hip hop. Today this *** is about taking over the world, having " so many benjis I can't spend it", wifing up yellow bones, whites and "others", getting work done to only slightly look black, but with a big bootie, plunking other fellow " artists", wearing 1000 dollar shoes with red on the bottom, wearing 30" weave , getting pregnant from a casual relationship by a baller so you can be lazy and buy expensive sh*t like boobs weaves and cars.,.,...black folks and lots if white women are disgusting. Burn in hell.

*** I miss real hip hop. Today this *** is about taking over the world, having " so many benjis I can't spend it", wifing up yellow bones, whites and "others", getting work done to only slightly look black, but with a big bootie, plunking other fellow " artists", wearing 1000 dollar shoes with red on the bottom, wearing 30" weave , getting pregnant from a casual relationship by a baller so you can be lazy and buy expensive sh*t like boobs weaves and cars.,.,...black folks and lots if white women are disgusting. Burn in hell.

*** I miss real hip hop. Today this *** is about taking over the world, having " so many benjis I can't spend it", wifing up yellow bones, whites and "others", getting work done to only slightly look black, but with a big bootie, plunking other fellow " artists", wearing 1000 dollar shoes with red on the bottom, wearing 30" weave , getting pregnant from a casual relationship by a baller so you can be lazy and buy expensive sh*t like boobs weaves and cars.,.,...black folks and lots if white women are disgusting. Burn in hell.


coco526

AWW HAVEN'T SEEN HER IN A WHILE.RIP MS MELODIE SHE WAS A GOOD RAPPER BACK IN THE DAY


King Beef Atl

***...Stop The Violence, Self Destruction..Classic...R.I.P


atajiavedotcom

RIP...............


SoMissChevious

***, this song brought back memories. My mom used to slap the heck outta this song. I miss these day boyyyy... Rip Ms Melodie rip real music


PeepsInSheets

This is happening alot people and its not coincidence. Black people don't know enough about metaphysics to understand whats REALLY going on. "My people will perish from a LACK of KNOWLEDGE" And coincidentally the media is NOT going to tell you until its too late. Research metaphysics, learn about the changing energy of our environment. Stock up on distilled water and canned foods.


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Kenya0083

Sad news



sweetpea1

wow! may she r.i.p.


TiiNY_MEHH

RIP!!


Nonna2285

Very sad R.I.P

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pk_mail

Condolences.

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17THTAE

R.I.P.


Jernero94

I don't know who she is, but R.I.P.


addicted2gossip

R.I.P. Ms. Melodie, your music lives on in our hearts. Yes one of the original pioneers in True Hip Hop. She and KRS-1were married back in the 80's. She was an original ride or die lady with her man KRS1. They lived briefly in the *** together, then made it Big!!! She is on tracks of Ladies First,, with Queen Latifiah. Much Respect to this Progressive Hip Hop Artist and Her Family..One Love


225finest

R.I.P. Ppl born in the 80's wld not remember her. *** I was born in the 75 and I don't remember her.

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TashaNY

R.I.P.


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webstedd

The video, music, and message was powerful back then and is powerful today--miss old school rap. R.I.P., Ms. Melodie.

Daddy - O!!! Just had to yell it--waiting to buy tickets to an old school rap concert, especially one featuring A Tribe Called Quest--Electric Relaxation.


aidem77

...R.I.P side note has anyone noticed that at 2:45 that girl on the left looks a lot like yandy smith. or is it her....?


Miss_Super_Negra

Omg!!!!!!!!! I grew up listening to her Queen Latifah Mc Lyte .. Monie Love I know I'm showing my age but I don't care Rest in peace

Hip Hop 4 Ever


mystikmindz

Wow! Just saw that vid the other day wondering what happened to Ms. Melodie. I hope she has a smooth transition.


webstedd

Yo, M.T.V. Raps!!!!!!!!



Fleur

RIP Ms. Melodie


CWpiggy

Yea, those were the good 'ol days. Brought back a lot of memories. R.I.P.Ms. Melodie.


freakytaurus

Self destruction right before our eyes...r.I.p miss melody..they were also on I'm gonna get u sucka for u youngn's that dnt kno ***...


Coffey_Baby

RIP Ms Melodie. Although she wasn't as popular as MC Lyte or Queen Latifah, she still held her own and was a good rapper. And songs like 'Self Destruction' and 'We're All In The Same Gang' are still relevant today.

It's sad that youngstas these days won't take the time to learn about old school hip hop artists and the impact they have and continue to have on rap music. Take the time to listen to some real knowledge instead of these garbage fly by ***, so called rappers out now who people won't even remember in 10 years, let alone 2.


MSTEXAZ

R.I.P. Ms. Melodie!!


MTOsuxxs

These are REAL female rappers not all that Trina and the rest of those so-called rappers.


tellinghistruth

Sad to hear that...Check out "TRUTH STOP PLAYING" ON YOUTUBE...DEEP


meleon

All the good talents are dying :( RIP Checkout www.losefatearncash.info to learn how to get that Bikini Body and earn Cash while at it!


erinmcole

WHo is she.... But rip may god stay with you


Alessandra

RIP Ms Melody, and *** those youngsters could spit some positive rap back in the day! Everything they're saying is still true. Self-destruction, black people, we gotta do better!!!!


badgurll

Y'all late MTO. I thought she died yesterday. Anyway RIP Ms. Melody. You threw it down.


therealestbitchukno

My older sister used to blast I mean B L A S T self destruction. We headed for self destruction!! R.I.P miss melody. U been missed


karmaisreal

RIP miss lady! this was my favorite song next to "keep your head up" by tupac. all the relevant are dropping like flies danm feel bad for these 90s+babies. twitter+2facedbook,youngmoney type fly by *** rappers, moral-less rickross's and fakereality shows control what they wear and rule a lot of their young fragile minds. good comments tho especially the one about metaphysics. hiphop has been hijacked and ppl won't stop wasting their hard-earned money or placing too much emphasis on clothes and money itself to feel relevant.


karmaisreal

oh yes i almost forgot was she krs-1 wife..wow im sure he's torn what a pretty lady she was and obviously a good soul if you know how intelligent krs1 is ha. just wish she had of taken better care of herself physically.. welp.. some things just don't work for all i guess.


THECHAUFFEUR

WOAH! WOW! WOW, R.I.P MS.MELODIE I REMEBER NOT GOTTEN.



soap_box

@AversionToIgnorance - I could have said it better - R.I.P M.M


webstedd

I'm the Magnificent, I Got It Made, and Think About it--Special Ed.


browneyez1

Let us not ever forget about our rap artist past or present, I just hope more television networks like BET support rap music, just like many other networks support other forms of music and artist. RIP Ms. Melodie, you will be missed.


caressam

I was born 1990, so I dont know ANYTHING abt this pioneer rapper but I pray God gives her family, friends and fans the strength to get through this hard time. May she RIP


webstedd

Poor Georgie--Mc Lyte


WhiteGirls

R.I.P. Ms. Melodie!!! Boogie Down Productions will always get paid, we'll take the wackest songs and make it better er er er!!! FRESH FOR 88, you suckas!!! *** I miss that Real hip hop!!! One of my favorites til this day!!!


dIdeyeJusayThat

@KATWOMEN find another SITE to GO ON!!!!


Angrier Kitty

RIP Ms.Melodie :(


loveandpeace

May Ms. Melodie rest in peace. Those were the good ol' days of hip hop where you never wanted to change the radio station or videos unless a commercial came on.


loveandpeace

Hip Hop is on life support. In the 80s and 90s, it was alive and well.


Kinge

R.I.P


pisces79

so sad r.i.p mel


Carmella82

R.I.P. Ms Melodie. My condolances go out to her family. I love that video "Self Destruction" We really need more songs like that now. Times have definitely changed and self hate is taken to a whole another level nowadays. @LoveandPeace. I agree. Hip Hop was more "real" in the 80's and 90's.


sexytyrant

I remember her when she was in the end of I'm going to git you Sucka rapping with KRS-One So Sad. RIP.


Nesiri

"All y'all 80's babies arre gonna be upset"? How so? We were babies therefore have no clue who she is. At least I dont. Either way, RIP

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Kill the Budda

R.I.P


GEMof72

@Nesiri He means people who grew up in the 80's so hush. SO SAD!! RIP MS. MEL!!! And if you haven't heard of her just say RIP or don't comment at all. Useless comments are not needed when someone dies.


customcalendars4u2

That's to sad I wonder was she still married to KRS-1 so young she had to be in her 40's. MTO should have posted the video "Loves Gonna Get You"..... Hip Hop will never be the same all the legends are gone or out of the Game!


dredre105

now thats a rap song


webstedd

@Nesiri

I was wondering the same thing: Why are 80's babies going to be upset? Lol.


webstedd

Where is Big Leslie from Rap City?


MsPraline

Rest Peacefully Ms. Melody...


SmokingDoll

*** near teared by the end of this, because it sure aint like that anymore. Conscious rap, you gotta be real to handle it. If you cant get through the video well you are too late to help. RIP Miss Melodie. RIP the yute killed in Scarborough Danzig ***. Stop the violence. Ultimately, its self destruction.

One love, Hip Hop


MissKanga.

Too too young

RIP


MissKanga.

I think you mean to say 60s and 70s babies are going to be upset by this. And yes kids we are showing our age


Carmella82

@[SPAM]4u....I remember that song KRS had with Steady B called "Serious". Then he started teaming up with Cool C and robbing banks......SMH. Yeah, Hip Hop is not the same.


Powerupladies

RIP, Ms. Melodie! So sad. ----Like us on FB, "Empower women against scam artists". --www--Facebook.com/powerupladies


yellowberry

r.i.p. a real true talent.


Darius24

Sad to hear about her passing.... May she rest in peace.

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MissKanga.

@Hater OK sweetie you're still a youngin. I am not. Still fabulous though :-)



TRUTHSYRUMMM1

R.I.P MS MELODY ~BUT MTO THAT HAPPENED YESTERDAY YALL SO BUSY REPORTIN *** TRU FACTS YALL MISS OUT ON ~ LOL......


webstedd

I'm the king of rock/ain't none higher/sucka MC's shall call me messiah/ to burn my kingdom you must use fire/ I won't stop rockin' til I retire!

I got jet-set women/who offer me favors/ my face is a thousand lip stick flavors!/ Can you rock it like this/ can you rock it like that!

Run-DMC and Jam Master Jay


semaj23philly

I wish i knew who she was bt R.I.P ....i watched the vido tho & she could spit!!!


webstedd

Tonite--DJ Quick


webstedd

Typo: DJ Quick should be Quik


80Trese

I said something about this yesterday on that Blue Ivy post and it's still not top billing. MTO, yall suck for this. This isn't more important than Chris Brown and his girlfriend???

Anyway, RIP Ms. Melodie. 80 baby all day. My friend from down the street had the actual album with all the rappers lined up around the edge. Lol. Love this song, Love BDP. They don't do it like this anymore. Everyone sounds the same. *** out to KRS-1. Hope he and the rest of the crew are comforted right now.


webstedd

Want to be a balla'/*** calla'--Lil Troy


cartoongirl

oh wow...R.I.P.


1BlackGPaltrow

80s babies STAND UP!!! reppin NY 2 da fullest!!! RIP Ms Melodie! One of the coldest rap videos of all time!!!! 'ery body ripped it!!! to the "young-uns": this is what rap music is SUPPOSED to sound like....- S/O to waterbed hev (RIP), BDP, MC Lyte (funky-fresh dressed to impress ready to party!), Kool MD, Big Daddy Kane, Chuck D and flava, PE, and big ups to BK, Queens, tha boogie down aka tha bronx, and most importantly - stop the violence and the disrespect in OUR communities! 20 years later this song is STILL RELEVANT. Love it! (*** I'm OLD!!!) LOL


notmymomi

Wooooow I remember that song! It came out wen I was 10yrs old *** changed my life... RIP TO 1 OF THE PIONEER FEMALE RAPPERS MS.MELODIE, UR MUSIC LIVES ON....


MissDijah

i find it very disrespectful for ppl to get on just to say they didn't know her. i must admit i didn't know her name growing up but i could spot her in a video she had style, charisma, presence, and as u 90's babies like to say swag. i made it my business to find out who she was after seeing her rock that full length chinchilla with the matching hat way before ur favorite rapper knew what it was. RIP Ms Melodie may God give you peace


ExoticBMW_Redhead

RIP CHICA, your real hip hop,and 1 of the best who eva EVER did it KRS-1. to know your gone now,physically so young forties only pero your always MS.MELODIE in US,the REAL HIP HOP FEMALES,LIKE MI SELF,and real hip hop fans from seventies birth,to eighties who KNOW REAL HIP HOP. age is just a number,many i have school'd on who you,are,and they LOVE your few songs you did make for us with your spouse,KRS 1,or ex spouse,and i wish you eternal peace,today hip hop is not hip hop es RAP big diff, and us who are astute and real mc's know this. age is just a # if your able to SPIT as you did,and KRS-ONE,boogie down bx. to NJ then your REAL HIP HOP.and that was you and krs-one,living in *** together,then coming up big time,i love it,so real amor there,and TALENT,and for that i am happy i was part of a REAL RAP HIP HOP ERA.adios... RIP CHICA,rest easy en heaven ahora. PARA; CEO.

Most Beautiful MAMITA; BELLA MELENDEZ DOMINICANA PINK DIAMONDZ RECORDS ***.Y.C.


launica

R.I.P I had no idea she was in this video with my Uncle Wise he was part Stetsasonic that was real Music back in the 80s the *** now is so played out everybody sound like somebody nobody has there own thing