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Brooklyn rapper Ka died on Saturday at the age of 52. The news of the demise was shared on his official Instagram 'brownsvilleka'. The post said Ka, Kaseem Ryan, "died unexpectedly" in New York City. Cause of death has not been disclosed.
“Born and raised in Brownsville, Brooklyn, Ka lived a life of service—to his city, to his community, and to his music. As a 20-year veteran of the New York City Fire Department, he put his life on the line to protect his fellow citizens. Ka rose to the rank of FDNY captain and was a first responder on September 11, 2001 during the attacks on the World Trade Center. He leaves an extraordinary legacy as a recording artist, including eleven remarkable self-released solo albums," the statement said.