Rico Wade, a member of the Atlanta trio Organized Noize, has died at the age of 52.

Heartbreaking news of his passing emerged after close friend Killer Mike expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Outkast producer on Instagram.

In a heartfelt message posted on Saturday, April 13, Mike expressed his deep sense of loss while praying for Rico Wade’s wife, children and the entire Wade family.

Mike wrote: “I have no words to express my deep sense of loss. I pray for your wife and children. I pray for the Wade family. I pray for all of us.”

“I deeply appreciate your acceptance of Dungeon Family, your mentorship, friendship and brotherhood. I don’t know what I would do without you,” he added.

“This journey wouldn’t be the same without your… love and respect. Michael,” the friend signed off in a heartfelt message posted next to the carousel.

The post prompted an outpouring of condolences and shock from fans and reflected Wade’s significant contribution to the Atlanta music scene.

One fan raved: “Damn… Rico will always be one of the best things to happen to Atlanta music history. [dove with clove emoji]”.

Another lamented, “I’m so sad that I never met him. I adored him so much. One of my lifelong dreams was to work with him… I don’t even know what to say. My condolences. This is A huge loss.”

As of now, the specific date and cause of Wade’s death have not been announced, leaving fans and the music industry in mourning.