US EditionTributes paid as grime star Dot Rotten dies, aged 37
Dot Rotten, known as Joseph Ellis, was a grime pioneer with hits like Overload and had worked with Ed Sheeran and Kano, before his death was confirmed by family.
- On Monday March 9, 2026, Dot Rotten, grime artist and producer Joseph Ellis, died aged 37, a fact his family confirmed to the BBC.
- He previously described the inspiration for Overload as 'a major depression', and in recent months revived the Dot Rotten name for Psalms For Praize, reflecting his dedication to music.
- He scored a Top 20 hit in 2012 with Overload and was nominated for the BBC's Sound of 2012.
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The London artist disappeared while he was in Gambia: at the moment the family has not made known the causes of death
The British music scene mourns Joseph Ellis-Stevenson alias Dot Rotten. The rap star died surprisingly in Gambia – fans and colleagues are shocked. On the net, the rap scene says goodbye.
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South London Rapper Dot Rotten Passes Away At 37
Source: Jabpromotions / Getty Dot Rotten, the London rapper and producer known for his impact on the grime scene, has reportedly passed away, according to multiple sources. A cause of death has not yet been confirmed. The South London artist first entered the music scene under the name Young Dot before later changing it to Dot Rotten. After releasing his first mixtape in 2007, he quickly began gaining attention within the grime community. His ea…
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