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Rayquon M. Elliott “Stackbundles” Way
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Rayquon Maurice Elliot (1982-2007), aka "Stack Bundles", began modeling for his relatives clothing line “Ruff Ware” when he was 14 years old. He also had a passion for dancing and regularly took lessons at the Devore School for Dance. He, along with some friends, formed a dance group named the “True Playaz.” He was committed to dance and would attend practice and lessons by using roller blades as his only means of transportation. The True Playaz went on to compete in a city-wide talent competition known as the All-Stars. The group had a lot of success, including landing a performance at the Apollo and later starring in music videos for acts like 702 and Busta Rhymes. His love for dance ultimately developed into a love for music. His early performances started out at events held at Bayswater Park. By the age of 19, his rap career was beginning to develop. He went to Chicago where he met up with Lupe Fiasco. As Stack Bundles, he was signed by Lupe Fiasco. As his skills grew, so did his fame, success and popularity. He was becoming a household name. His songs were played on radio stations, such as Power 105.1 and Hot 97.1, Myspace, Spotify and YouTube. A pillar of his community, he loved children and would regularly treat them to pizza from Gino’s Pizza or ice cream from a Mr. Softee truck. He mentored youth to stay in school and to stay out of trouble. As his success grew, he had remained in Far Rockaway, living alone in a second-floor apartment. On June 11, 2007 Eliot was shot and killed in the lobby of his building in the Redfern Houses in Far Rockaway. In 2010, to memorialize his life and his contributions to his community, his sister organized a stop the violence basketball tournament. With the help of the late Manny Fiallo, Jr., the tournament began bringing peace and harmony to a community ravaged by violence.
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