Tone Capone Remembered Through His Beats | Huntsville News

Tone Capone, the legendary hip-hop producer behind the 1990s anthem “I Got 5 On It,” has passed away at 59 after a private battle with end-stage renal disease and heart failure. His iconic beat, revived by Jordan Peele’s “Us” and “The Last Black Man in San Francisco,” proves his timeless influence. A key architect of West Coast sound, he worked with E-40, Scarface, and Mac Dre, leaving a legacy that resonates across generations. Tributes flood social media, honoring him as a brother and a true legend. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.al.com/life/2026/09/rap-and-hip-hop-icon-dead-at-59-after-private-health-battle-rest-easy-my-brother.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a90176e80354b4b1 Report issues to [email protected].