R.I.P Praverb

It is with a heavy heart that we report on the passing of our dear friend Praverb The Wyse: http://t.co/8iYNltrTZV pic.twitter.com/oogEGIYS3M
— Potholes In My Blog (@PotholesInBlog) September 18, 2014

People use the internet and social sites for all manner of things, good and bad. Praverb used his time on the internet to help rally the Hip-Hop community, primarily the independent artist. His passing has stunned us all and I am saddened by his passing.

While I never met Earl face to face, we became friends online rather quickly, with Hip-Hop being a common bond. I have dabbled in the music industry for years and at times find myself feeling super jaded! I realize that as an artist I have to continually immerse myself in the industry as a whole as well as the culture and community of Hip-Hop.

Earl was one of the few people whose work and insights into the music made sense to me. He reached out to me and reassured me that I was not on a fools errand by continuing my music. He let me know that he thought my EP project was dope and he encouraged me to continue the mission. He checked on us here at Rap Critics regularly and gave me a big push by including me on his "Ultimate Hip-Hop Blogs" list. I returned the favor and have Praverb listed as one of the few true comrades of Rap Critics! I can't say enough about this list. (If you are a independent musician and you have not bookmarked his site, you need to do so right now!) Our friendship was just getting started!

It's rare to find people who truly get what this Hip-Hop thing is all about. Earl was one of them and he unselfishly shared all the infrmation he had with anyone who asked for help. I am inspired by your work and thankful for your advice and leadership! Rest In Power!


#pthewyse #Praverb

Please take a second to donate to Praverbs funeral cost!

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Post by Earl Patrick McNease.

@PtheWyse thank you my brotha. Your music, videos and, most of all, the knowledge was/is appreciated. #HipHop we lost one. #praverb
— V. (@SincereVega) September 19, 2014

R.I.P Patrick McNease aka #Praverb The Wyse http://t.co/8pBNXBZsvY
— UnitedGrind.com (@UnitedGrind) September 20, 2014

Praverb the Wyse: Honoring the Life of Patrick McNease http://t.co/vEvvFSyPcj @PtheWyse #rip pic.twitter.com/TH0NwZIxsy
— sphereofhiphop.com (@sphereofhiphop) September 18, 2014

We solemnly reflect on the passing of indie music and Virginia hip-hop pioneer @PtheWyse. [http://t.co/BLJvhAIAC6] pic.twitter.com/oKNk8BWHoO
— Artistic Manifesto (@ArtistManifesto) September 18, 2014

I've read a lot of stuff about how helpful and encouraging Praverb was... It's now your job to give that energy back to the universe.
— Random aka Mega Ran (@MegaRan) September 20, 2014

We are sad to note the passing of @PtheWyse, an incredible SoundCloud community member and mentor to many artists. http://t.co/x5DwmXV9ED
— SoundCloud (@SoundCloud) September 18, 2014

Tribute I did to Praverb the Wyse (@PtheWyse) on my radio show last night. R.I.P. http://t.co/4XhTMjFt7B #GTCFridayMix
— Disc J. Suave (@RemixxWorld) September 20, 2014

Rest In Peace To Praverb The Wyse [Listen] http://t.co/757GtkgwLW
— HipHopWired (@HipHopWired) September 18, 2014

[Listen] Praverb - "Waiting For The Finish” http://t.co/JhrE1YKZeh #RIPpraverb - To Donate: http://t.co/ieGi3Eva3U pic.twitter.com/4JiVOIZ0rU
— HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) September 18, 2014

RIP RT @rapsodymusic: Rest in peace, Praverb @PtheWyse. Prayers and love to your family, and thank you for all you gave to the culture.
— 9th Wonder (@9thWonderMusic) September 19, 2014

Praverb (@PtheWyse) - Waiting For The Finish is #NowPlaying Live on http://t.co/SN3RlBrIPe #RestInPOWER
— Bondfire Radio (@BondfireRadio) September 19, 2014

Some kind words in honor of @PtheWyse. http://t.co/yEuVlaSLOf #RIPPraverb
— Supastition (@Supastition_NC) September 18, 2014