Lead singer of Linkin Park, Chester Bennington, has reportedly committed suicide at the age of 41. Law enforcement sources confirmed the singer hanged himself at a private residence in Palos Verdes Estates in Los Angeles County. His body was discovered Thursday (July 20) just before 9 a.m.
Linkin Park was one of the first rock acts to experience crossover success in the Hip Hop realm, following in the footsteps of Aerosmith and Run-DMC. In 2001, the band linked up with the X-ecutioners for “It’s Goin’ Down,” which also featured the late Roc Raida.
Three years later, Linkin Park dropped a collaborative EP with JAY-Z titled Collision Course and in 2008 teamed up with Busta Rhymes on the track “We Made It.” They’ve also worked with Bun B, Rakim, Pusha T and a bevy of notable MCs over the years.
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Bennington reportedly battled drug and alcohol addiction, and in past interviews, admitted he’d considered suicide because of the abuse he endured as a child by an older man.
Bennington was a close friend of Chris Cornell and godfather to one of Cornell’s children. The Soundgarden singer took his own life on May 17 in a similar fashion and Linkin Park dedicated a performance of “One More Light” to him during an episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live! July 20 marks what would have been Cornell’s 53rd birthday.
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Chester was married and had six children with two different wives. HipHopDX sends its condolences to his friends and family.
