Lord Infamous has passed away. He was 40 years old. According to DJ Paul and Da Mafia 6ix’s publicist Dove Clark (via HHDX), Infamous passed away at his mother’s home in Memphis Friday night (Dec. 20). While the cause of death has yet to be confirmed, it is believed he died from a heart attack. Infamous was a founding member of the legendary Memphis rap collective Three 6 Mafia and released his debut solo album, Lord of Terror, in 1994.

Many Memphis rap figures including Juicy J, Gangsta Boo and his half-brother DJ Paul have reacted to Infamous’ death on Twitter.

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Rest My Brother…. #LordInfamous The Legend!!!! #mafia http://t.co/GUchxJIk3A

— DJPAUL THREE 6 MAFIA (@DJPAULKOM) December 22, 2013

Thx you for your prayers , I'm very hurt, can't believe it's true

— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) December 22, 2013

Rest in Peace Lord Infamous please respect the family and dear friends during this tragedy.

— Lola aka Boo (@GangstaBooQOM) December 21, 2013

RIP Lord Infamous this was the last time I seen u bro http://t.co/JjZhPUW6w3

— 8ball (@DAREAL_8ball) December 21, 2013

I wanna thank #LordInfamous 4 Inspiring me as a youngin growing up in elementary

— SpaceGhostPurrp (@MackNamedPurrp) December 22, 2013

I don't even know what to tweet. One of the gods has passed away. May uncle Lord Infamous rest in peace. Sad day. Confused at the moment.

— LIL WYTE New ® KOM (@Lil_Wyte_) December 21, 2013

@jpmr724 heart attack his 2nd or 3rd one.

— PRINCE of MEMPHIS (@Jrelgran) December 21, 2013

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