Hip-hop is mourning the death of the legendary podcaster Combat Jack

Reggie Ossé Photo by Roger Kisby

Reggie Ossé, the podcaster known as Combat Jack, passed away this week after a battle with colon cancer. Fans of hip-hop may know him as the creator and host of The Combat Jack Show, a podcast launched in August 2010 with decades of credibility behind it thanks to Ossé's career as an entertainment lawyer for musicians, artists, and moguls in hip-hop. The success of The Combat Jack Show led to the formation of podcast association Loud Speakers Network, and an episodic podcast with Spotify called “Mogul: The Life and Death of Chris Lighty.”

Ossé's love for the art, interviewing skill, and character were remembered in posts across social media by hip-hop artists and figures of all kinds. Read a selection below.

R.I.P. Reggie... Condolences to your family. @reggieosse #CombatJack

A post shared by @ djpremier on Dec 20, 2017 at 7:34am PST

After everyone left I snuck back into the hospital to say goodbye again and thank you for your friendship. I heard you talking that Buddhist talk in my head and realized you were finally at the peace you’d been seeking for so long. The spaceship will live on and fly forever. We love you bro. - Cheat Code.

A post shared by Just Blaze (@justblaze) on Dec 20, 2017 at 10:38am PST

RIP Combat Jack. No words suffice to capture the multitudes he possessed. A rap encyclopedia who could spin stories about both Bronx block parties & the Paradise Garage. A brilliant interviewer & attorney. A kind gentle soul who understood & cared about the culture like no other.
— Otto Von Biz Markie (@Passionweiss) December 20, 2017

The premature loss of Reggie Osse is no less significant than the too soon passing of a Big Pun, a Guru, or a Big L. He had so much more to teach & share. One of the realest & most genuine people I’ve ever met. This is a devastating day for hip hop. Long Live Combat.
— Otto Von Biz Markie (@Passionweiss) December 20, 2017

#rip Combat Jack one of the realest pic.twitter.com/sN3GmAb2u2
— Big Boi (@BigBoi) December 20, 2017

Rest In Peace @Combat_Jack pic.twitter.com/sBPN3kKGKf
— Dreamville (@Dreamville) December 20, 2017

RIP Combat Jack, who let us into his family and onto his podcast, who brought donuts to our apartment and carried stories for days. He left the Lil B show screaming "swag!" and saying he'd seen the future. A great laugh, a great mind, a great friend and a better man.
— ItsTheReal (@itsthereal) December 20, 2017

Heartbreaking. RIP Reggie "Combat Jack" Osse. Great man, storyteller and leader. Your contributions to hip hop will never ever be forgotten. Ultimate salute. pic.twitter.com/McK0F9TvYp
— Elliott Wilson (@ElliottWilson) December 20, 2017

R.i.P combat jack thank u for everything!!!
— Roc marci (@rocmarci) December 20, 2017

Rest in peace Combat Jack.
— Alchemist (@Alchemist) December 20, 2017

At a loss for words. Rest In Peace to Combat Jack, one of the most incredible individuals I’ve ever known
— Karen Civil (@KarenCivil) December 20, 2017

OMG. 🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹 RIP @Combat_Jack ......... no fucking way. pic.twitter.com/ETpjaKrGqr
— DJ Whoo Kid (@DJWhooKid) December 20, 2017

DAMN MAN REST IN PEACE TO MY BROTHER @Combat_Jack ONE OF THE FIRST PEOPLE TO EVER EMBRACE ME IN THIS WHOLE SHIT. MY HEART IS HEAVY MAN FUCK. LOVE ALWAYS.
— FUCK THATS DELICIOUS (@ActionBronson) December 20, 2017

Lost for words right now 🙏🏽 my prayers to the beautiful children and family @Combat_Jack leaves… https://t.co/y1k7huoi9C
— Angela Yee (@angelayee) December 20, 2017

R.i.p Combat jack !!! We gonna miss u king!! pic.twitter.com/aYBfv1JjvY
— Raekwon Da Chef (@Raekwon) December 20, 2017

Combat Jack is a legend and should be remembered as such
— Shea Serrano (@SheaSerrano) December 20, 2017

i’ve shared every emotion with combat jack. a true pioneer and friend. i pray he’s in the presence of our lord & savior.
— brian b.dot™ miller (@bdotTM) December 20, 2017

rip combat jack!!!! https://t.co/MgcrKKnJCB
— thebe kgositsile (@earlxsweat) December 20, 2017

S.I.P Reggie aka Combat Jack ... We Thank You for Everything 🙏🙏🙏 My condolences to the family and friends 💜 #Uwillbemissed pic.twitter.com/mekB2mzGo0
— GRAY HULK (@SeanPrice) December 20, 2017

Rest In Peace Combat Jack 💙
— #PROERA (@PROERA) December 20, 2017

Oh fuck. RIP Combat Jack. He was like a sensei. Knowledgeable, kind, generous. I’m gonna miss him. Hip hop will miss him.
— Powdered Toast Man (@atrak) December 20, 2017

R.I.P. to the legend @Combat_Jack. Great, great guy.

life is short.
— Andrew Barber (@fakeshoredrive) December 20, 2017

Hip Hop has lost one of its most important historians and voices... we had serious ups and downs but I was so happy we had made things good... Rest In Peace to my friend Combat Jack....
— Peter Rosenberg (@Rosenbergradio) December 20, 2017

Damn bro... Combat Jack you brought so much to HipHop conversations. Thank You.
— OldMan Ebro (@oldmanebro) December 20, 2017

RIP to Combat Jack. I have mad respect for that man. A real good guy too. He showed us Love early days.
— patrick WIKI morales (@wikset) December 20, 2017

“Internets, you know what time it is: Dream them dreams
then man-up and live them dreams, because a life without dreams is black and white,
and the universe flows in technicolor and surround-sound. Blaow!”

RIP Combat Jack
— Donwill (@donwill) December 20, 2017

Hip-hop is mourning the death of the legendary podcaster Combat Jack

Reggie Ossé was remembered on social media for his talent and generous spirit.

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