B-Rock and The Bizz rapper Paul Costict has been confirmed dead aged 57. His career, biography, Wikipedia, and more explored.
Rap legend Paul Costict, 57, tragically passed away at his home on Saturday.
The hip-hop icon was a member of the collective B-Rock and The Bizz who rose to fame with their 90s hit My Baby Daddy.
Here’s what we know about his wife, career, children, family, and more.
Who was Paul Costict?
Paul Costict made headlines after his band B-Rock and The Bizz shot to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1997 with their song “My Baby Daddy”, which gained a gold certification.
Members alongside Paul included Baron “B-Rock” Agee, his brother Leevirt Agee, and Thaddeus “T-Bird” Maye.
The rap group gained fame for being the first to come from Mobile, Alabama, after forming in 1986.
The quartet signed to Pound 4 Pound Records, a label based in Miami after being scouted at a talent show.
B-Rock and The Bizz then released the local hit “Do Dat Dance” in 1992.
What was Paul Costict famous for?
He is known for his role in the success of B-Rock and The Bizz garnered.
Their iconic single My Baby Daddy is still played today, with celebs such as Rihanna wearing their merch. Rihanna donned the shirt with the phrase “dat’s just my baby daddy” during her pregnancy in 2022.
Thaddeus T-Bird Maye shared a heartfelt tribute to his former bandmate, saying he had ‘”tears in my eyes as I post this.”
He penned: “PAUL COSTICT was a very funny and Kool brother. We go way back to Blount high school.
“We always janked. He was so funny.
“Love you brother rip, please keep me and his family in your PRAYERS.
“TELL SOMEONE YOU LOVE THEM TODAY AND MEAN IT, LIFE JUST TOO SHORT TO BE HOLDING GRUDGES.I LOVE YOU ALL.”
Was Paul Costict married?
Not much is known about Paul Costict’s personal life after the band fell out of the public eye when My Baby Daddy hype faded.
He was married to ex-wife LaSancious, and the pair made headlines in the early 2000s over a custody battle they took to the reality show Divorce Court.
The former couple were in dispute over a gold plaque he earned following the chart hit.
She argued she was entitled to the memorabilia after Paul’s money dwindled over the years.
However, the judge ruled in the rapper’s favour and he was allowed to keep the hard-earned plaque.
Did Paul Costict have any children?
Famed rapper Paul Costict was not known to be a father, at least not publicly.
There are no reports about him having welcomed a son or a daughter with his ex-spouse LaSancious.
What was Paul Costict’s cause of death?
Famed rapper Paul Costict tragically died “unexpectedly” at his home in Norfolk, Virginia, on Saturday, October 21, 2023.
At the time of his death, he was aged 57.
A cause of death has not yet been revealed.
However, a member of the Costict family, who reported his death to the media, said they had spoken to him on Wednesday before his death, noting he was “sick” but in good spirits.
What was Paul Costict’s net worth?
Since Paul Costict was private with his personal life, nothing has been reported about his fortune.
Paul Costict, however, had an estimated net worth of between $500,000 and $800,000.