Grime trailblazer Major Ace dies

Rapper and founding member of the influential UK garage group Pay As U Go Cartel had suffered from a brain tumour for three yearsGrime pioneer Major Ace has died, his family reports. The rapper, whose real name was Luke Monero, had been suffering from a brain tumour for almost three years.Major Ace was part of the UK garage crew Pay As U Go Cartel, which was instrumental in shaping the grime sound. His brother Cass confirmed Monero’s death via Instagram on 9 October. Continue reading...