New Orleans bounce rapper Nicky Da B, famous for his fiery and genre-bending appearance on Diplo’s “Express Yourself,” has passed away at the age of 24 according to scattered reports. Though details on Nicky’s alleged death are still scarce, bounce pioneer Big Freedia confirmed the news on Twitter a short while ago. According to The Times-Picayune, who spoke to the artist’s manager, the man born Nickesse Toney “passed away after a brief illness.”

More as we hear it, but watch the joyful “Express Yourself” video below.

I’m truly at a loss for words at the news that my friend + fellow Bounce artist @NickyDaB has passed away. #toomanyfunerals R.I.P NickyDaB — Big Freedia (@bigfreedia) September 2, 2014

I OWE SO MUCH TO THE INCREDIBLE @NickyDaB. WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL, ALWAYS IN MY HEART. KEEPING FRIENDS & FAMILY IN MY PRAYERS. #FOREVER — @ LIL INTERNET (@LILINTERNET) September 2, 2014

Update: Nicky’s management has confirmed the rapper’s death with a statement.