Brother Marquis, a longtime member of the controversial hip-hop group 2 Live Crew, has died at 57. The group's official social media announced his passing on Monday, June 3rd, with the message that he "went to the upper room." The group's manager confirmed his death to TMZ, although the cause remains unspecified. However, sources with direct knowledge indicate that his death was due to natural causes, and no foul play is suspected. The internet is in mourning now, as can be evidenced by tons of social media memorial posts:

Brother Marquis, hailing from Miami, played a significant role in 2 Live Crew, a group notorious for pushing the boundaries of free speech in music. Their 1989 album, "As Nasty as They Wanna Be," was deemed legally obscene by a U.S. District Judge, leading to a temporary sales ban in some areas until the ruling was overturned by a U.S. Court of Appeals. The group fiercely fought the ban, defending their First Amendment rights in a highly publicized legal battle. Their subsequent album, "Banned in the U.S.A.," became the first to feature the now-familiar RIAA Parental Advisory warning sticker.

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