American rapper Craig Mack passes away at 46 after suffering heart failure

New Jersey rapper, Craig Mack has died at the age of 46 after he suffered from a heart failure.

The hip-hop act who rose to prominence through Puff Daddy's Bad Boy Entertainment record label in the 1990s, and was behind The Notorious B.I.G's breakout performance on his single 'Flava in Ya Ear,' died on Monday  March 12th, at a hospital.

Confirming the devastating news, Producer Alvin Toney told The Daily News: 'He was prepared for whatever comes, to go home to the Lord. He was prepared to do that. He wasn’t scared. He was ready.'

In his confirmation, Toney said: 'God bless my friend. He was a good friend of mine. He was prepared for whatever comes, to go home to the Lord. He was prepared to do that. He wasn’t scared. 

He was ready.'

His Hop-Colleagues and fans have all taken to social media to mourn the rapper.