Vocalist Singer Ray Jacobs,Known as AUGUST 08,Dead at the age of 31.

The realm of music has been saddened by the untimely departure of a promising luminary.

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Ray Jacobs, recognized by his stage moniker AUGUST 08, has passed away at the age of 31, as officially confirmed by his record label Def Jam Recordings.

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Def Jam expressed their condolences in an Instagram update on August 29th, stating, "

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The entire Def Jam family is grieving the tragic loss of Ray 'August 08' Jacobs.

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The circumstances surrounding his demise have not been disclosed.

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88Rising, the artist collective that managed Jacobs prior to his affiliation with Def Jam Recordings, through an Instagram post, saying,.

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"It is with profound sadness that we lament the departure of Ray Jacobs, also known as AUGUST 08."...

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"Rest in peace, August, the gentlest and most brilliantly talented genius. Your absence leaves an indescribable void.

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Vocalist Singer Ray Jacobs,Known as AUGUST 08,Dead at the age of 31.

The realm of music has been saddened by the untimely departure of a promising luminary.

The realm of music has been saddened by the untimely departure of a promising luminary.

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Ray Jacobs, recognized by his stage moniker AUGUST 08, has passed away at the age of 31, as officially confirmed by his record label Def Jam Recordings.

Ray Jacobs, recognized by his stage moniker AUGUST 08, has passed away at the age of 31, as officially confirmed by his record label Def Jam Recordings.

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Def Jam expressed their condolences in an Instagram update on August 29th, stating, "

Def Jam expressed their condolences in an Instagram update on August 29th, stating, "

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The entire Def Jam family is grieving the tragic loss of Ray 'August 08' Jacobs.

The entire Def Jam family is grieving the tragic loss of Ray 'August 08' Jacobs.

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The circumstances surrounding his demise have not been disclosed.

The circumstances surrounding his demise have not been disclosed.

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88Rising, the artist collective that managed Jacobs prior to his affiliation with Def Jam Recordings, through an Instagram post, saying,.

88Rising, the artist collective that managed Jacobs prior to his affiliation with Def Jam Recordings, through an Instagram post, saying,.

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"It is with profound sadness that we lament the departure of Ray Jacobs, also known as AUGUST 08."...

"It is with profound sadness that we lament the departure of Ray Jacobs, also known as AUGUST 08."...

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"Rest in peace, August, the gentlest and most brilliantly talented genius. Your absence leaves an indescribable void.

"Rest in peace, August, the gentlest and most brilliantly talented genius. Your absence leaves an indescribable void.

Photo credits by Google