According to DJ Paul’s and Da Mafia 6ix publicist Dove Clark, Three 6 Mafia member Lord Infamous passed away last night (December 20) at his mother’s home in Memphis.

“He did pass away at his mothers house last night in Memphis,” Clark said during an exclusive interview with HipHopDX. “The cause of death is unknown. We’re actually trying to figure out how he died and that is all the information we currently have.”

Three 6 groupmate Gangsta Boo also tweeted about the matter, calling the death a “tragedy.”

“Rest in Peace Lord Infamous,” she said via the social media site. “Please respect the family and dear friends during this tragedy.”

Raider Klan headman SpaceGhostPurrp, who appeared on Three 6 Mafia offshoot group, Da Mafia Six’s latest release, 6ix Commandments, relayed his thoughts over Twitter about Infamous’ death.

“R.I.P. Uncle Lord Infamous,” Purrp said. “Y’all stay blessed man #RIPUncleScarecrow.”

Lord Infamous was one of the founding members of Three 6 Mafia. Along with Juicy J and DJ Paul, Infamous appeared on all of the group’s early releases and would release his debut solo effort, Lord Of Terror, in 1994, which preceded the group’s breakthrough independent release, 1995’s Mystic Stylez. He was the younger half-brother of DJ Paul and also participated in creating 6ix Commandments, which was released last month.

We will update you with more details as they become available. Read all of the relevant tweets regarding the passing below:

Rest in Peace Lord Infamous please respect the family and dear friends during this tragedy. — Lola aka Boo (@GangstaBooQOM) December 21, 2013

I will never forget the shows we rocked together . My heart is in pieces — Lola aka Boo (@GangstaBooQOM) December 21, 2013

R.I.P. Uncle Lord Infamous — SpaceGhostPurrp (@MackNamedPurrp) December 21, 2013

He gave us the name #Triple6Mafia he was a pioneer, he was a god, he was my friend. RIP Ricky “Lord Infamous” Dunnigan — LIL WYTE New ® KOM (@Lil_Wyte_) December 21, 2013

This shit is hitting me harder every second. I can’t believe my big homie is gone. — LIL WYTE New ® KOM (@Lil_Wyte_) December 21, 2013

R.I.P My Uncle Lord Infamous !! Wish God Would have Took me Instead ! I Have No Purpose on Dis… http://t.co/IhT7lJD5EU — Prince of Memphis (TM) (@LOCODUNIT) December 21, 2013

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