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Sad news in the Hip-Hop creative world today (March 25). Renowned actor and poet Craig muMs Grant has passed away.
I am just speechless right now. Any of us who came up in New York poetry/spoken word scene of 1990s or 2000s know name Craig “Mums” Grant. Got word this morning he passed while making a film or tv project in ATL. Mums was mad gifted with words, and acting, and more. HUGE LOSS. pic.twitter.com/UXDRAxFi9y
— Kevin Powell (@kevin_powell) March 25, 2021
A number of the talented New York City native’s contemporaries, including The Real World star, writer and activist, Kevin Powell took to social media to confirm muMs’ death.
muMs aka muMs the Schemer is probably most known for his portrayal of Arnold “Poet” Jackson in the acclaimed HBO series Oz in the late 90’s and early aughts. But muMs first gained props for his dexterity with words coming up in NYC’s slam poetry and spoken word scene in the mid-90s and was featured in the 1998 documentary called SlamNation as part of the Nuyorican Poetry Slam team. He was also featured in HBO’s Def Poetry Jam series.
Through the years, muMs kept stacking up acting credits, you may have noticed him as Squabbles in Marvel’s Luke Cage on Netflix as well Spike Lee’s She’s Gotta Have It series or Hightown on Starz. muM’s one-man show, A Sucker EMCEE, which detailed his coming of age in The Bronx, also received critical acclaim.
At this time no cause of death has been revealed.
Rest in power Craig muMs Grant.
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MuMs
You be one of my very first interviews for @xxl upon moving to #NYC & you remained a friend, a comrade, & performance AND literary legend.May you rest in power & love. You changed so many lives. I honor you, brother. pic.twitter.com/7e6XO2iZxn
— Mahogany L. Browne says Clemency for Michelle West (@mobrowne) March 25, 2021
Our hearts go out to family and friends of the late Craig “muMs” Grant. muMs played a key role in our community for many years as a writer and performer, returning to our stages as recently as last year with multiple #24viralmonologues. We join you in grieving this great loss.❤️ pic.twitter.com/9gYrsnJAsJ
— The 24 Hour Plays® (@24HourPlays) March 25, 2021
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