Friends and Friends Gather to Lay Rico Wade To Rest

Family, friends and hip-hop celebrities gathered at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church to to say goodbye to Atlanta rap icon Rico Wade at a private funeral on Friday.

The 52-year-old, one of the leaders of the Dungeon Family and member of the group Organized Noize is credited with helping to launch the careers of OutKast, Goodie Mob, T.I. and more. He died on April 14.

Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock delivered the eulogy, saying "He told the story of kids like him, little Black boys like him and all of us are better because of that."

In a statement, Mayor Andre Dickens said, "Rico left an indelible mark on music and culture around the world and for that, the South will always have something to say."