Francis Magalona Pumanaw na (R.I.P Tribute )

Francis Magalona Pumanaw na (R.I.P Tribute )
1964-2009

MANILA, PHILIPPINES: Francis Magalona, known as the king of Philippine rap music, has died of complications from leukemia, his colleagues said. He was 44.
A rapper, songwriter and producer, Magalona, who also went by the name FrancisM, shot to national fame with his 1990 album "Yo!" and the hit song "Mga Kababayan Ko" (My Countrymen), in which he urged fellow Filipinos to be proud of their heritage, work hard and strive for a better life.
His 1992 album "Rap Is FrancisM" tackled the Philippines' many problems, including illegal drugs and political instability, making Magalona one of the most politically conscious voices of his generation.
He also appeared on the popular TV variety show "Eat Bulaga." One of the show's hosts, Vic Sotto, announced that Magalona died Friday (6 March) in a Manila hospital while undergoing treatment for leukemia.
Magalona also used to be a VJ on MTV Asia. (AP)MANILA, PHILIPPINES: Francis Magalona, known as the king of Philippine rap music, has died of complications from leukemia, his colleagues said. He was 44.
A rapper, songwriter and producer, Magalona, who also went by the name FrancisM, shot to national fame with his 1990 album "Yo!" and the hit song "Mga Kababayan Ko" (My Countrymen), in which he urged fellow Filipinos to be proud of their heritage, work hard and strive for a better life.
His 1992 album "Rap Is FrancisM" tackled the Philippines' many problems, including illegal drugs and political instability, making Magalona one of the most politically conscious voices of his generation.
He also appeared on the popular TV variety show "Eat Bulaga." One of the show's hosts, Vic Sotto, announced that Magalona died Friday (6 March) in a Manila hospital while undergoing treatment for leukemia.
Magalona also used to be a VJ on MTV Asia. (AP)

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[miguelandress001]

wow bday ko march 5 heheehh march5 1998

[SteadIowa515]

Francis "Kiko"Magalona,Sumakabilang Buhay Na............

[misscarly12]

never po!!!!

[bitagnov]

much respect to the master rapper truly pinoy pride,hes music will always be in our heart..rest in peace my man, my idol

[ChefRico08]

He will never be forgoten Cuz he will always be the Master Rapper! ony one!

FRANCIS M.

i'll get my head bald for his memory...

[demnboi123]

akrho b c kiko???

[iklik7]

RIP po kuya! im sure everybody will miss you :(

[countrie213]

KUYA, without you hiphop will not be alive....we thank you for everything....your one of a kind...we miss you kuya...rest in peace

[dwhtd]

wierd bkt march 5 to,,pro march 6 nawala si master????? RIP master RApper,,love you and miss you!!

[lOlzCP3]

we Miss you kuya kiko!

R.I.P salamat sa mga kantang pinasikat mo!!!