First-generation Korean hip-hop star Artisan Beats passes away at 47

Artisan Beats, born Seo Jae-min and widely regarded as a trailblazer of Korean hip-hop, has died at the age of 47. A pivotal member of Bulhandang Crew and Da Crew, he helped shape the genre’s early sound as both an artist and producer.

First-generation Korean hip-hop star Artisan Beats passes away at 47
Artisan Beats, born Seo Jae-min and widely regarded as a trailblazer of Korean hip-hop, has died at the age of 47. A pivotal member of Bulhandang Crew and Da Crew, he helped shape the genre’s early sound as both an artist and producer.