Raul Conde- What happened to the Rapper, How did he die?

Who is Raul Conde

Raul Conde was an American rapper, actor, and music video director. Conde is a member of the hip-hop record label Terror Squad, founded by his pal, Fat Joe in 1998 in The Bronx (New York). He was also famous for his relationship with Erica Mena, the American television personality and former model and video vixen.

Conde came into the spotlight in 2011 after a controversy with his ex-girlfriend Erica Mena as she assaulted him on the streets. Erica had accused Conde of abusive behavior in the past and later opt-out of the relationship.

Raul Conde: Bio Summary

What happened to Raul Conde?

Raul Conde, 52, a founding member of Terror Squad died before Thanksgiving. Erica Mena, DJ Khaled, and Fat Joe all honored him online. On Wednesday night, November 22, Fat Joe took to his Instagram to announce that Conde had passed away. In a lengthy caption, Joe eulogized the original TS artist and music video director by describing how loyal he was to him.

“My Day 1 how can a man love another man more than your own biological family,” Joe wrote. “You are 1 of 1 the most loyal EVER. We did it since kids we did everything we dreamed of i love you with every fiber in my body.” Raul Conde died after suffering from a heart attack, the Sun reported.

Raul Conde & Erica Mena’s relationship

Love is War- This certainly describes the rocky relationship between Love and Hip Hop star Erica Mena, and her baby daddy Raul Conde. Their relationship kicked off when Mena got pregnant with the couple’s first child, King Conde at age 19.

“Raul has been a terrible partner and father”, the celebrity TV star recounts in an interview with Vlad TV. Their relationship was described in two words, aggressive and violent. Mena narrates how she endured excessive abuse and violence from her ex-partner. Conde was in an on-again-off-again relationship with the reality TV star Erica Mena.

Mena has become famous after her appearance in the second season of VH1’s reality TV show Love and Hip Hop: New York. The show documents the personal and professional lives of hip hop stars, R&B musicians, performers, and record producers.

Raul Conde’s ex-girlfriend was also frequently seen on the famous Kardashian sister’s reality show, Kourtney and Khloe take Miami: Season 2. Other than that, she had appeared in music videos and songs of renowned celebrities like Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, and Bobby Valentino.

Conde and Mena had a terrible relationship, and their love life was also showcased in one of the episodes of Love and Hip Hop: New York. The episode about Raul Conde and his ex-girlfriend Erica Mina featured a fierce argument between them on the streets of Miami, and Mena was seen using force on him.

Mina eventually opt-out of the relationship and got engaged to rapper Bow Wow. Later, Mena recounted the incident and felt ashamed of her outburst as it would affect her son. She, however, added that they had come on good terms for the sake of their child.

Do Conde and Erica Mina Have Any Children?

While Raul and Erica’s relationship did not last, the couple were blessed with a baby boy named King Javien Conde or better known as King Conde. Raul Conde’s son, King, was born on March 1, 2007. The former couple broke up in 2011, and since then, he has kept his relationship details well hidden from his fans and media.

However, going through his Instagram handle, we found out that the rapper has two more children. In a post from 2013, he introduced his three children and called them his heart and soul. Raul also mentioned the names of his two children in the caption. Raul Conde’s children are named Josh Conde and Ali Conde.

Raul Conde does not hesitate to showcase his child to the world, despite the fact that he has kept his personal life private. The Terror Squad member has not disclosed the woman/ woman he had those lovely children with apart from Erica.

This demonstrates how much the skilled artist enjoys his role as a parent to three children. Under their father’s leadership and love, the kids are certainly having a good time. In terms of partnerships, Conde has rarely spoken about his women, but we can hope to learn more about his companions in the future.

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Conde’s Career and Net Worth

Conde’s contributions to the uprising of the hip-hop label between 1998 and 2009 have undoubtedly made the rapper a wealthy man.

Apart from being known for being a member of the Terror Squad hip-hop label in the United States. Raul Conde has collaborated with a number of well-known artists, including Fat Joe, Remy Martin, Big Pun, Dr. Dre, Armageddon, and Buju Banton.

As said earlier Raul Conde is also a music director and has directed many music videos over his career. Raul owns his studio, where he helps to create new hip-hop songs for his clients. He has worked on many projects with famous personalities like French Montana, DJ Khaled, Suzie Soprano, Keyshia Cole, etc. His skills in various media skills must have also generated a lot of money for the rapper. He is also endorsed by a Tequila brand called Tequila Penacho Azteca. It is an alcoholic beverage supported by other artists like Lil Wayne, Fat Joe, DJ Khaled, Timbaland, etc.

Raul Conde has contributed to the group’s success with songs such as Pass The Glock, Yeah Yeah Yeah, Take Me Home, In For Life, Lean Back, and others. On YouTube, their song Lean Back, which features Fat Joe and Remy Martin, has over 93 million views.

The terror squared member, Raul Conde has also starred in a few documentaries like Unsung and Inside the label. Adding to his film credit, the American actor appeared in a 2009 movie called La Reina Sin Espejo. His acting career has also helped the rapper to increase his fortune.

However, since he tasted success throughout his career, Raul Conde must have earned millions. But he has not made any public utterances or publications related to his net worth. As for his ex-wife, Erica Mena’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million. 

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