Monster Kody death has left many fans in sadness. His life inspired many youths to turn their life.
Kody was a notorious gang member who later became a renowned author. He is also remembered as a motivational speaker and thinker.
Monster Kody Death: How Did He Die?
Monster Kody death was announced as he died of a stroke.
Monster Kody, aka Sanyika Shakur, has passed away at the age of 57 years old. His death was confirmed by various reports on social media on June 8, 2021.
Apparently, Monster Kody cause of death is stroke.
Stroke is a sudden medical condition that stops the blood flow in the brain, which results in brain cell death. However, the details are yet to be confirmed by his family.
One of the best books I’ve ever read. RIP Monster Kody pic.twitter.com/LVbMTK3EJe
— Lil Half Dead (@ThisisnotRhett) June 8, 2021
His demise has left many of his fans in sadness. In fact, social media flooded with condolences message after his passing away became public.
Monster Kody Net Worth
Monster Kody owned a decent net worth, which is still under review.
Kody was a former member of the LA-based gang Eight Tray Gangster Crips. He was first arrested when he was just 13 years old and multiple times later.
During his sentence in the 1980s, he joined the Republic of New Afrika movement and turned his life.
Kody wrote his autobiography titled “Monster: The Autobiography of an L.A. Gang Member during his time in prison.” The book became an instant seller.
After that, the late author wrote multiple books and essays. In 2013, he published “Stand Up, Struggle Forward: New Afrikan Revolutionary Writings on Nation, Class, and Patriarchy.”
Monster Kody is even featured by the Wikipedia biography.
His Wife Update
Monster Kody is survived by his wife Tamu Naima Shakur.
Shakur married his long-time partner Tamu after being released from jail in 1988. Likewise, he has two children Keonda Scott and Sanyika Shakur Jr.
Legendary Crip Founder Monster Kody Dead At 57 https://t.co/YGsdftE7EY #WeGotUs #SourceLove pic.twitter.com/51h3DalfXQ
— The Source Magazine (@TheSource) June 8, 2021
Kody’s other family members include his parents Ernest Scott and Birdie Canada.
He was born on November 13, 1963, in Los Angeles as Kody Dejohn Scott. Similarly, he had four brothers and two sisters.
We are deeply saddened by his death and send thoughts and prayers to his friend and relatives. Thank You.
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