Rammellzee

RAMM:ΣLL:ZΣΣ
Rammellzee
Rammellzee at an exhibition in the Grand Palais in Paris, 2009
Born(1960-12-15)December 15, 1960
DiedJune 28, 2010(2010-06-28) (aged 49)
Other namesRamm, Hyte, Hytestyr, EG (Evolution Griller The Master Killer), Sharissk Boo, Razz
Occupation(s)Visual art
Graffiti
Performance art
Sculptor
Hip hop musician
Years activeLate 1970s–2010
Known forGothic Futurism
Afrofuturism
SpouseCarmela Zagari Rammellzee
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Rammellzee (stylized RAMM:ΣLL:ZΣΣ, pronounced "Ram: Ell: Zee"; December 15, 1960 – June 28, 2010) was a visual artist, gothic futurist graffiti writer, painter, performance artist, art theoretician, sculptor and a hip-hop musician from New York City, who has been cited as "instrumental in introducing elements of the avant-garde into hip-hop culture".[1][2][3]

  1. ^ Kennedy, Randy (2 July 2010). "Rammellzee, Hip-Hop and Graffiti Pioneer, Dies at 49". The New York Times.
  2. ^ Campion, Chris (4 July 2010). "RIP Rammellzee – a true hip-hop visionary". The Guardian.
  3. ^ Rammellzee. Iconic Treatise of Gothic Futurism.