Tupac Collaborator Rapper Big Syke FOUND DEAD

Big Syke, the rapper who collaborated with fellow, late rapper, Tupac, has passed away. He was 48.

Syke, whose real name is Tyruss Himes, performed on some of Tupac’s biggest hits. He was found dead in his Hawthorne, CA home Monday. A cause of death has not yet been determined although foul play is not suspected.

Syke was a longtime friend of Tupac, and dropped verses on a bunch of his tracks, such as “All Eyez on Me,” “Picture Me Rollin'” and “Check Out Time.” He was also a member of Tupac’s Thug Life group. Syke was found dead at his home in Hawthorne, CA late Monday night. Law enforcement sources tell us cops responded first to a call to the scene, and then the L.A. County Coroner arrived. h/t tmz

Sources close to the situation say Syke is believed to have died from natural causes. Sources say he had a history of heart issues and obesity.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Syke’s family and friends at this difficult time.