Blondy: key obituary facts
Is Blondy dead? Yes. Blondy died on April 6, 2026, at age 66.
Cause of death: Blondy's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Blondy known for?
Blondy was an American rapper (The Sequence) and songwriter ("Funk You Up").
More about Blondy
Genres: Hip hop, funk, rap.
Years active: 1979–1985.
Blondy, the American rapper and songwriter known for her work with The Sequence and the song “Funk You Up,” died on April 6, 2026, at age 66.
The Sequence, formed in Columbia, South Carolina, in 1979, included Blondy, Angie B. and Cheryl the Pearl.
The group rose to fame with “Funk You Up,” released in 1979 and recognized as the first rap hit performed by women and among the first commercially successful hip hop singles. Blondy’s career in hip hop, funk and rap spanned from 1979 to 1985.
Blondy, 66, American rapper (The Sequence) and songwriter (“Funk You Up”).