KMD

KMD, an acronym first for Kausin' Much Damage and then Kause in a Much Damaged Society, was a hip hop group formed in the late 1980's by brothers Daniel Dumile Thompson (Zev Love X) and Dingilizwe Dumile (Subroc), along with Onyx The Birthstone Kid. Unfortunately, tragedy struck when Subroc passed away in 1994 while the group was working on their second album, Bl_ck-B_st_rds. As a result of this loss and being dropped by Elektra, Zev Love X withdrew from the industry only to reemerge later as MF Doom.

KMD initially gained recognition for their unique style and socially conscious lyrics. Their debut album Mr. Hood received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and thought-provoking themes. However, after the untimely death of Subroc, KMD faced significant setbacks that ultimately led to their disbandment.

Despite these challenges, Zev Love X persevered through his grief and reinvented himself as MF Doom. Under this new persona, he continued to push boundaries within the hip hop genre with his intricate wordplay and distinctive production style. Today, both KMD's early work and MF Doom's solo career are celebrated as influential contributions to hip hop culture.