Local music icon Maurice Williams dies of complications from COVID-19
The Bridgeport community is grieving the loss of a local rapper whose family says died of complications from COVID-19.
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Jan 10, 2021, 11:19 PM
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Bridgeport community is grieving the loss of a local rapper whose family says
died of complications from COVID-19.
Maurice Williams, 57, who was professionally known as Mobangem, was not just a well-known rapper - he was an outspoken
advocate on human trafficking and kidney disease.
News 12
Connecticut has interviewed Williams many times over the years.
His wife, Teresa, says he contracted COVID-19 in the
hospital and died on New Year's Eve.
The rapper used
his platform to build awareness about human trafficking and the struggles
dialysis patients go through on a daily basis.
Sen. Richard Blumental gave a posthumous honor to Williams.
Lifelong friend
Otis Reese and TV producer Firan Chisolm, both of New York, say they felt
privileged to work with Williams and are heartbroken by his unexpected death
from COVID-19.
Chilsom will be dedicating his upcoming documentary to Williams' wife Teresa, who he says was the inspiration for some of the rapper's greatest work.
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