Bishop Brigante, a hip-hop musician and battle rap legend from Toronto, lost his fight with colorectal cancer and died at the age of 46. In a touching Instagram message on March 30, 2025, his son Carlito, also known as Lito, confirmed the news. Hip-hop artists Drake, Royce da 5'9, and The Alchemist have all sent their respects since the news surfaced.
Bishop Brigante was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in late 2023. A GoFundMe effort has been started to help Lito's future in the aftermath of Brigante's death. According to the fundraising, Lito will be able to spend the money straight into an account to pursue options his father can no longer offer, such as going to school or launching a company. The target was $25000, and as of April 2, around $2,500 CAD has been raised.
More about Bishop Brigante
Bishop Brigante, who was born in Toronto, was known for his work as a recording artist, actor, and cancer awareness campaigner, in addition to being a pioneer in Canada's battle rap scene. He was the Vice President of KOTD (King of the Dot Entertainment) and made a big impact during his tenure.
KOTD was founded by Travis "Organik" Fleetwood in 2008. It became well-known around the world and drew well-known hip-hop artists like Drake, Raekwon, and Method Man.
Brigante was loved and admired for his lyrical abilities and competitive attitude. He paved the way for other Canadian rappers by being to first to achieve widespread recognition. He established himself as an artist and has released multiple songs throughout his career. A song that he collaborated with Nate Dogg in 2007, It's Fo Twenty is an all-time favorite. His reputation as a recording artist was cemented with the release of Trust Nobody in 2018.
In addition to his music, Brigante made history by being the first rapper from Canada to be featured on BET's hip-hop and R&B music video countdown show, 106 & Park.
In addition, Bishop Brigante acted in a number of well-known motion pictures and television productions. He appeared in the sci-fi series Orphan Black and starred with Ray Liotta in the 2002 movie Narc.
Lito's message to his father
Lito, Bishop Brigante's son, acknowledged his death on Instagram with a heartfelt remembrance
"I never thought the day would come where I'd be writing to the world about such a tragedy. My father was many things, but at most he was a fighter. He overcame so many obstacles in his lifetime and not once said something was 'impossible.' I've spent the last 19 years learning from such an incredible man. An incredible man I'm so proud to call my father. Not only did he fight for himself, but he fought just as hard to make sure others wouldn't go through the same trials."
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Bishop Brigant's passing is a huge loss to Canadian hip-hop. His legacy will be remembered forever.
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