Sugarhill Gang Big Bank Hank DEAD At 57

Rapper, Big Bank Hank, from the Sugarhill Gang who performed on hit song, Rapper’s Delight, died early Tuesday morning from cancer.

He was 57.

Hank — born Henry Jackson — had been suffering from cancer. We’re told he passed away in the greater NYC area around 2 AM. Hank was one third of the famous Sugarhill Gang … which had the first mainstream rap hit “Rappers Delight” in 1979. h/t tmz

His group mates Wonder Mike and Master Gee told TMZ … “So sad to hear of our brother’s passing. Rest in peace Big Bank.”