Hip Hop community mourn the unexpected passing of Robert "Pumpkinhead" Diaz

To some he is known as Robert Diaz, to others as "PH" or "Pumpkinhead". The hip hop community is mourning the loss of the veteran Brooklyn emcee. Diaz passed away at the age of 39 Tuesday morning. The official cause of death has yet to be determined, but sources do confirm that he was admitted into a New Jersey area hospital for surgery. 

Pumpkinhead got his break in hip hop after a demo tape was given to legendary NY radio personality Bobbito Garcia in the mid 90's. Pumpkinheads first breakthrough single came in 1997 with "Dynamic". 

Pumpkinhead has worked with various artists over the years including Immortal Technique, Jean Grae, and was in the group Brooklyn Academy alongside Block McCloud and Mr Metaphor. 

Pumpkinhead has more recently been a mainstay on the battle scene competing and working with KOTD and Grind Time battle leagues. 

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Hip Hop Community mourns the loss of Pumpkinhead. 

Everybody that knew PH loved that dude. And I'm not just saying that cuz he passed away. Thats the TRUTH. RIP Robert Diaz AKA Pumpkinhead.

— R.A. the Rugged Man (@RAtheRuggedMan) June 9, 2015

wow. just heard the news about our brother pumpkinhead. rest in peace to a talented and great man.

— atmosphere (@atmosphere) June 9, 2015

Pumpkinhead RIP

— Alchemist (@Alchemist) June 9, 2015

Pumpkinhead RIP. Good brother, dope MC, OG in NYC's indie rap circuit. Used to always quote his old demos to him and bug out. Salute.

— J-Zone (@jzonedonttweet) June 9, 2015

RIP to my friend Pumpkinhead. rest easy, pana. https://t.co/0yGVeqFjO7

— Pistol Gang Pazzy (@vinnie_paz) June 9, 2015

REST IN PEACE PUMPKIN HEAD.. THANK YOU FOR A THOUSAND RAP CIPHERS WHEN WE FIRST STARTED.. LEARNED ALOT FROM YOU... http://t.co/kCNTGfUfBi

— Thirstin Howl (@ThirstinHowl3rd) June 9, 2015

aw man rest in peace, pumpkinhead. one of the coolest, kindest people to walk this earth.

— el-p (@therealelp) June 9, 2015

Just finding out I lost a great friend today. RIP Robert Diaz AKA Pumpkinhead. Robert and I went to… https://t.co/clOnyLbC7P

— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) June 9, 2015