The late Jeri Kay passes away after battling brain cancer..He will rest today (29th)

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Rapper Jeri Kay (real name Kim Jin-il) has passed away.

On the 29th at 9:20 a.m., the funeral procession for the deceased will be held at Severance Hospital funeral hall in Sinchon, Seoul. The burial site is Gonggam Forest Cemetery.

According to the family on the 27th, Jeri Kay passed away after battling malignant brain cancer, glioblastoma, for about two years. He was 42 years old.

Born in 1984, the deceased graduated from the Department of Journalism and Communication at Seoul National University. He began his music career in 2001 as part of the hip-hop duo Rocquise and later became a founding member of the hip-hop crew Soul Company.

In particular, he was recognized for his musical talent, with his third studio album "Reality, Enemy" and the title track of his fourth album "Call Center" nominated for major categories at the 12th and 14th Korean Popular Music Awards, respectively.

The deceased announced his illness via SNS in 2024, stating, "I was suddenly diagnosed with a brain tumor and am recovering after surgery. I hope I get better, even a little bit. Please remember me from time to time."

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