Rapper and actor Gene Allen had appearances in many popular films in the 1990s, such as “House Party” and “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” — has passed away… TMZ has discovered.
A member of Gene’s family tells TMZ… Gene, also went as “Groove,” died unexpectedly at his Maryland home on Wednesday.
We’ve been informed that a medical emergency caused this. While no foul play is suspected, we are informed that Groove’s death came as a huge shock to the family.
Allen, a hip-hop pioneer, became well-known as a member of the group “Groove B. Chill” alongside Eric B. and Daryl Mitchell. Together with Christopher Reid,