Writer and Producer of The Message, Duke Bootee, Dies at 69

1982's "The Message" was written by Bootee and Melle Mel to depict the dilapidated state of New York City at the time and respond to the transit strike.

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Duke Bootee Co-Writer of The Message Dead at 69

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NJ-born rapper 'Duke Bootee,' co-writer of Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five song 'The Message' dead at 69

Duke Bootee, Co-Writer of the Hip-Hop Hit 'The Message,' Dead at 69

kexp on X: Edward Fletcher, the rapper who performed under the moniker Duke Bootee, passed away Wednesday. Fletcher is perhaps best known as the co- writer of Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five's

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