Bigga Rankin’s family announces celebration of life in Jacksonville
The hip-hop community continues to mourn the loss of one of Southern rap’s most influential behind-the-scenes figures. The family of legendary DJ, promoter, and music executive Billy “Bigga Rankin” Plummer has officially announced plans for a public celebration of life, giving friends, family, artists, and fans an opportunity to honor a man whose impact on hip-hop stretched across more than three decades.
Bigga Rankin passed away earlier this week, with his family confirming the heartbreaking news on social media. Since then, tributes have poured in from artists, DJs, producers, executives, and fans who recognized the enormous role he played in shaping the careers of many of the South’s biggest stars.
Now, memorial arrangements have been finalized in Jacksonville, Florida, the city that served as the foundation of his legendary career…