Jewell Caples aka “The First Lady of Death Row Records”, has passed away at the age of 53. Her cause of death was not announced publicly.
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Jewell Caples notifies fans about her health struggles before her death
The news of the R&B singer’s death was confirmed by former Death Row Records head of security Reggie Wright Jr. Back in March, Caples announced on Instagram that she was hospitalized after doctors found fluid in her heart, lungs, and legs. “I was Hospitalized on March 2, 2022. Released on March 5, 2022, went home with,8lbs of fluid on my heart, lungs, and legs,” she wrote in the post.
“Went back to hospital March 16th until Today March 21,2022. I Almost Died! Was supposed to be Airlifted to another facility. GOD reverse my symptoms extended me some GRACE! And gave me more time with my Family and Friends! Thank you JESUS for saving my life again! GOD IS REAL!”
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“The First Lady of Death Row” career throughout the years.
Throughout her career, Caples worked with Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and 2pac. Additionally, her solo song “Woman to Woman” reached no. 72 on the Billboard Top 100 in 1995. According to the New York Post, Caples published her own memoir titled “My Blood My Sweat My Tears” in 2011.
She also appeared on The Art of Dialogue on YouTube to talk about her experience in the music industry.
Fans react to news of her passing
Although a statement has not been released by Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg or Lady of Rage, fans reacted to the news of Caples’ passing on Twitter.
I’m hearing that Jewell Caples passed away today. She was signed to Death Row Records in the ’90s and sang on ‘The Chronic’ and ‘Doggystyle’ plus having two songs on both the ‘Above The Rim’ and ‘Murder Was The Case’ soundtracks. #RIP pic.twitter.com/xCF2dOvdtq
— Ashford & Sexin’ (@markchappelle) May 6, 2022
Jewell Caples @deathrowmusic First Lady RIP 🕊️🕯️
Thk you for your contribution 2 the culture with those amazing vocals on them @drdre beats. You are one of those beautiful black soulish pioneer voices that paved the way ❤️Love 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/r4p4q0QOPA
— Royalty (@RoyKable) May 6, 2022
Loved her on all the 2Pac songs she sung on. One of the dopest hook singers during Mid-90s Hip-Hop (Golden Era).
RIP Jewell Caples pic.twitter.com/0v69Il9403
— NIC MAG (@NICMAG213) May 6, 2022
Jewell Caples (1968-2022) was one of the most important singers in Death Row Records history. Check out this thread of some of her most noteworthy performances. I’ll start at the beginning, “I’d Rather Fuck You l” with N.W.A: https://t.co/87K0dSzJtj
— Michael Namikas (@Mikeaveli2682) May 6, 2022
On a single with Dre/Ice Cube’s Natural Born Killer. My sister had this cassette. Knew both songs age 10, 💕. We didn’t have the whole Murder Was the Case album tho…#RIPJewell #JewellCaples #ShirleyBrownpic.twitter.com/LIaysVv11B
— Darling Nisi (@darlingnisi) May 6, 2022
1st Lady of Death Row: JEWELL Caples
RIP 🙏https://t.co/hY9gLjKSpX pic.twitter.com/QVjLqkTl3e— Makavelli (@TheWhiteBookpg) May 6, 2022