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As far as I am concerned, he was the best battle rapper of all time.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40MA0pl7Oa0
First time I'd ever heard him..

i heard about this story a couple hours ago. sad. a big RIP!

how did he die?

His mother found him. What a shame. RIP

even shadows have shadows

fuck. RIP.

RIP

I remember seeing him on TV back in 2000 in the Blaze battle. a true lyricist

Yeah Alex that Sway an Tech vid was very memorable especially when he started going back and forth with Slug, that was dope. RIP.

This is the first I've heard of this, I hate it when this shit happens, obviously it couldn't have been of natural causes. I met him at a show a few years ago, seemed like a good humble dude-- and obviously lyrically his thoughts went way beyond this temporarry existance. While this is unbelievably sad, for me spiritually it's one more good soul I'll be praying to.

man, this is proper shit. Big up Eydea and RIP.
I grew up on E&A, oliver heart ish. really enjoyed the last album aswell. such a good writer, and a super bad battle emcee. will be missed.

Tragic! He was a talented emcee, as stated above, the best battle emcee in my opinion. Not only a big loss for Rhymesayers, but to the whole hip-hop scene. He was mad young, too! Rest in peace!

I was extremely sad to hear this news...

Eyedea was someone who I felt I could connect with musically. His albums were, and still are some of my favorites.

I've seen this dude live at least 8 times. I have a lot of really fond memories going to his shows when I was in my early twenties.

Much respect Mike. Rest In Peace homie, I will always hold the conversation we had after a show with me. It's a damn shame that so many great, talented individuals die so young.