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Dave Jolicoeur, also known as Trugoy The Dove of De La Soul fame, has died. Details are still unknown to the masses but the news is jarring to most considering the veteran Hip-Hop collective was set to release its classic catalog of music to streaming services next month.
Dave Jolicoeur was one of the founding members of De La Soul, joining forces in Long Island, N.Y., and released eight studio albums over the course of three decades along with EPs, singles, compilations, and one solo live recording.
Jolicoeur battled health problems in recent years including sharing news of his struggles with congestive heart failure in 2018. The trio also remained an active touring act for much of their career before Jolicoeur’s health slowed the group’s output. Still, there were recent whispers that new music would be on the horizon along with the release of their back catalog.
The group’s music has largely been missing from streaming services and after a long legal battle, De La Soul obtained the rights to the album’s releases via Tommy Boy Records and are slated to drop on DSPs on March 3.
Our hearts are with the family and friends of Dave Jolicoeur as they mourn this tremendous loss.
Dave Jolicoeur was 54.
De La Soul legend Trugoy The Dove, also known as Dave or Dave Jolicoeur, has died, AllHipHop can confirm. He was 54.
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RIP DAVE
— allhiphopcom (@allhiphopcom) February 12, 2023
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This sucks. RIP Dave Jolicoeur aka Plug 2 aka Trugoy the Dove from De La Soul. 54 is far too young. Was blessed to see them open for A Tribe Called Quest back in the day, a hugely important band for me. pic.twitter.com/PYiDOl7vT4
— Jesse Hawken (@jessehawken) February 12, 2023
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Today’s soundtrack @WeAreDeLaSoul RIP Dave pic.twitter.com/xCNOrHwTkn
— Alex Kruglov (@akruglov) February 12, 2023
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RIP Dave
@WeAreDeLaSoul pic.twitter.com/EI4y4JvuMa
— Théophile Haumesser (@TheoHaumesser) February 12, 2023
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RIP Dave aka Trugoy the Dove pic.twitter.com/IB5tZYDsoq
— David Astramskas (@redapples) February 12, 2023
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Incredibly sad to hear the news about Trugoy of De La Soul. RIP Dave. Thanks for making some of my favourite records of all time. Sleep well. pic.twitter.com/tcXsVn7JPj
— Stuff_By_Mark (@The_Ren1981) February 12, 2023
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RIP Dave aka Trugoy aka Plug Two – we lost another giant.
— Joker the Bailbondsman Fan Account (@STIK_FIGA) February 12, 2023
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Rip Dave/Trugoy the Dove pic.twitter.com/R4MOf42ldP
— AnthonyIsBack
(@Anthonyisback33) February 12, 2023
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It wasn’t supposed to happen like this. This man was supposed to see his catalog finally touch DSPs after that long and hard fight. We were supposed to celebrate them as a whole. This is f*cking sick. RIP Dave aka Trugoy aka Plug 2.
— Dee Phunk (@DeePhunk) February 12, 2023
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Fu€k bro this sum bullsh!t RIP Dave pic.twitter.com/M2LqpoHHqJ
— dj serv1 (@djserv1) February 12, 2023
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Dave Jolicoeur, a.k.a. Trugoy The Dove, from legendary trio De La Soul has died… He was 54. #RIPTrugoyTheDove #RIPDave pic.twitter.com/Zkl66OhCXg
— Hip Hop Golden Age (@HipHopGoldenAge) February 12, 2023
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RIP Dave Trugoy the Dove
#plug2 #delasoul
pic.twitter.com/H3cxYtz2Cx— King Vashti®
(@KingVashti) February 12, 2023
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One of my favorite verses EVER. One of the most TIMELESS out there. RIP Trugoy. Plug 2. Dave.
pic.twitter.com/qo0B2eQxm4
— Desmond Powell (@desmondpowell_) February 12, 2023
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I actually got the pleasure of seeing De la soul live in Columbus rip dave
— Jayswifa (@jayswifa) February 12, 2023
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RIP Dave/Dove/Dr. Ama/Trugoy/Plug 2. I’m happy he lived to see the freeing of De La’s catalog, but sad that he won’t be around to reap the benefits, or watch a new generation discover their music.
— the type of guy that says the pudding is delicious (@UrkelMoeDee) February 12, 2023
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