Terror Squad rapper Raul Conde, who has a child with Erica Mena, is confirmed dead at age 52. How he died, fortune, career, biography facts explored.
Raul Conde was a successful rapper and video director who, in his last years on earth, turned into a Gospel Minister.
The world learned about his tragic death on November 21, 2023.
The likes of DJ Khaled, Love & Hip-Hop: New York’s Erica Mena, French Montana, and Fat Joe have shared tributes following his death.
Here’s everything we know about Raul Conde; his cause of death, net worth, career, family, and more.
Who was Raul Conde?
Raul Conde was a rapper known for several hit songs although he lived under the spotlight for years.
Conde was a member of the American rap group Terror Squad which is known for their hit “Lean Back” released in 2004.
Raul had a hand in directing the major hit that landed on the US Billboard Hot 100 for three weeks.
Outside of his musical pursuits, he also played a major part in the tequila brand that was pushed by Keeping Up With the Kardashians star Scott Disick.
The rapper was based in Miami and was an ordained minister.
He also made a name following his relationship with model Erica Mena.
Who are the original members of Terror Squad? Terror Squad was founded by Bronx rapper, Fat Joe, in 1997 in New York City.
Also in the original group were Big Pun, Cuban Link, Prospect, Armageddon, and Triple Seis.
After Big Pun’s death, his longtime partners Cuban Link and Triple Seis left the group and were replaced by two younger rappers.
How did Raul Conde die?
Raul passed away at 52 after suffering a heart attack.
His death was announced by Love & Hip-Hop star Erica Mena, with whom he shares a son.
She announced the sad news through Instagram, where she shared a picture of Conde with his son.
She also posted a video featuring the moments Conde spent with her and their boy.
She captioned the clip: “You really were the one who put me in position to win. From the moment you laid eyes on me. Forget everything else.
“You knew that I would be the one that could and would. Thank you. I accomplished so much because of what you saw in me.”
Fat Joe shared a heart-breaking tribute to his friend.
It read: “My Day 1 how can a man love another man more than your own biological family. You are 1 of 1 the most loyal ever.
“We did it since kids we did everything we dreamed of i love you with every fibre in my body.”
Who was Raul Conde married to or dating?
Former rapper Raul Conde was not publicly known to have been married or dating anyone at the time of his passing. This means he was believed to not have a legal wife, girlfriend, or fiance.
However, he had been in several relationships.
He started dating the reality star in 2000, sparking almost a decade-long relationship between the two.
In 2010, things took a dark turn after Mena was caught on video attacking Conde.
Mena would later claim that Conde had been physically abusive to her during the relationship, at a 2013 rally to raise awareness for domestic abuse.
The following year, the two would resolve their differences, with Mena posing with a sweet family photo at a Miami Heat game, with the caption, “The war is over.”
The American actress and model is now a mother of two and was married to Safaree from 2019–2022. She welcomed her second child named Legend Brian Samuels, with him in their three-year marriage.
Did Raul Conde have any children? Yes, the rapper-turned-gospel minister was a father. In 2007, they had a son King Javien Conde, when Mena was 19 at the time. Aside from Javien, Conde was not known to have welcomed another child.
What was Raul Conde’s net worth?
Raul Conde made a sizable fortune over the years before he died.
Per reports, he made an estimated net worth of between $500,000 and $1 million.
Aside from being a rap artist, Raul was also a director – another way he earned his money.