Today is one of the saddest days in Australian Hip Hop with the death of true legend, Hunter SBX. Hunter led a very public fight with cancer after being diagnosed in november 2009. He is truly a veteran of the scene starting out as a freestyle and battle MC in the early 1990’s before going on to host a radio programs in Perth well before hip hop had its “explosion” in Australia. As part of the SBX crew he released a total of four albums. His latest, which dropped this year saw him team up with producer, Mortar. The album saw the two reminisce on the past and the present, exploring the change from the the carefree days parting and running a muck to the truths of life, ill health, depression and relationship struggles.
Last year we saw the scene rally together from right across the country in support of Hunter and ultimately his son in an eBay auction that lasted a little over a week raising well over $11000. The auction saw rare limited edition items from local acts to some of the biggest names in the scene.
We saw in the past two years since Hunter was diagnosed with terminal cancer that he collaborated with a team of film makers as they followed him through his hard times. He had been pushing for the documentary to be screened on the ABC but as of now it hasn’t happened. Without knowing Hunter personally, it’s the only project that he had going that did not get to the public. So if there was one last thing you could for Hunter is to head over to the campaign on Facebook to get some air time for the documentary. Lets do it for the King!
On behalf of SBX, we regret to inform you all we lost our brother this morning. @HunterSBX, we love you and we always will, but we're glad you're no longer in pain. You have always been such an inspirational force in our lives and will continue to be. Our thoughts and love go out to Marley, Laura and the rest of Hunters family.
- Drapht
So sad to hear the news about hunts this morn. R.I.P brother you are a king and forever in our hearts and headphones. Thanks for the lessons and the memories...as Hazy as some of them were. I fell privileged to of played a show or two with you mate and to of spend some time. You will
Be truly missed.
- Sec. - Soul Clap Records
Be truly missed.
- Sec. - Soul Clap Records
RIP Hunter. Long Live The Kings.
- Illy
Really sad to hear Hunter passed away today, he always struck me as a lovely guy and it was really sad watching him suffer so publicly, but also inspiring seeing how brave and open he was about the whole thing and how much his friends and the local hip-hop community got behind him. I have a lot of fond memories of listening to SBX when I was first getting into local hip hop and owe a lot to him for that. I really hope that documentary gets released. R.I.P.
- Phatchance
Our thoughts and prayers are with Hunter (of Hunter & Mortar) and his family. A truly inspirational member and innovator of the hip hop scene.
- Obese Records
We'd like to send our love to our WA bro Hunter and his family. Hunter always gave us time from day one. He loved 77% (although he used to say that we stole his thunder when we got notoriety for using the word c**t in our songs). Bro, you never saw the Dockers win that premiership and that breaks our hearts but you'll shine on brother and we'll raise a glass to you when it finally happens. RIP.
- The Herd
