Static of Playa, Aaliyah Fame Passes Away

Stephen “Static” Garrett, one-third of R&B group Playa and a songwriter for Aaliyah and Ginuwine, among others, has died. He was 32.

According to unverified sources, the singer-producer died unexpectedly at home in Louisville, KY from a brain aneurysm.

At the time of his death, Static had worked with many chart-topping artists, including Brandy, Destiny’s Child, Jay-Z, David Banner and recently Lil’ Wayne, with whom he recorded the collaboration “I Got My”. He most famously composed “Pony” for Ginuwine and “Are You That Somebody?” for Aaliyah.

Our condolences go out to Static’s friends and family.