Underground rapper and New York firefighter Ka dies ‘unexpectedly’ aged 52

Tributes have been pouring in for Brooklyn rapper Ka (Picture: Barry Brecheisen/WireImage)Underground rapper Ka, who worked as a firefighter in New York alongside his music career, has died aged 52.Ka, whose real name was Kaseem Ryan, spent two decades in the fire department and was a first responder for the September 11 terror attacks while also releasing music.A statement on his official Instagram said he died ‘unexpectedly’ on October 12 in New York City.It said: ‘We are hea