Full Breakdown
Cleetis Mack, Digital Underground Member, Dies
4/29/2026, 2:27:06 AM
Cleetis Mack's Death Confirmed
On April 28, 2026, a representative confirmed Cleetis Mack’s death to TMZ; no cause or age was disclosed, prompting social-media tributes.
Digital Underground: Formation and Mack's Contribution
Digital Underground, a hip-hop collective founded in Oakland, California in 1987 by Gregory Jacobs (Shock G), Jimi Dright (Chopmaster J) and Kenneth Waters (Kenny-K), gained prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Cleetis Mack joined in 1993, releasing “Wussup Wit the Luv” featuring Tupac Shakur (2Pac). The group described his presence as integral to its “soul,” noting his warmth, loyalty and quiet strength.
Timeline of Milestones
- 1987: Digital Underground founded by Shock G, Chopmaster J, and Kenny-K in Oakland, CA.
- 1993: Cleetis Mack joins, releases “Wussup Wit the Luv” featuring 2Pac.
- April 2021: Shock G dies.
- April 28, 2026: Mack’s death confirmed.
Official Statements & Responses
Digital Underground said Mack was “more than a part of the movement,” noting his humility, love and spirited energy. A Mack representative told TMZ his passing “leaves a void in our Digital Underground family and in our hearts that can never truly be filled.” Both remarks stressed the impact on the group and fans.
Criticism & Opposition
Fans criticized the music industry, with one X user writing “the industry keeps popping pills and ignoring real talent,” linking Mack’s death to perceived neglect of authentic artistry.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources did not disclose Mack’s age, cause of death, or release a death certificate, leaving the circumstances unreported.
Verbatim Quotes
- “more than a part of the movement -- he was part of the soul behind it, bringing warmth, loyalty, and quiet strength to everyone around him. He will always be remembered by his humility, love, and spirited energy, qualities that lifted those around him and made a lasting impression on all who knew him.” — Digital Underground (official statement)
- “leaves a void in our Digital Underground family and in our hearts that can never truly be filled.” — Representative for Cleetis Mack
- “Another DU member gone… Cleetis Mack joins Shock G in the afterlife while the industry keeps popping pills and ignoring real talent. Humpty Dance curse hitting different.” — Fan on X (formerly Twitter)
- “Cleetis Mack ended up joining six years later, dropping "Wussup Wit the Luv" as his first single with the group.” — HotNewHipHop article
Outlook
The collective has not announced formal tribute events, but fans and fellow artists are expected to honor Mack’s legacy through social-media posts and potential future performances.
