Last yearhe told NPRhe was on the list to receive another kidney.
Malik was our loving husband, father, brother and friend, his family said in a statement.
We love him dearly.
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How he impacted all our lives will never be forgotten.
His love for music and sports was only surpassed by his love of God and family.
Our hearts are heavy.
We are devastated, ATCQ said in a statement.
This is something we werent prepared for although we all know that life is fleeting.
It was no secret about his health and his fight.
But the fight for his joy and happiness gave him everything he needed.
Even with all his success, I have never met a person as humble as he.
He taught me that maintaining a positive attitude and outlook can conquer anything.
Now my brother is resting in greatness.
Im honored to have crossed paths with him.
Taylor was easy to pick out on ATCQs music and was known for his high-pitched voice.
I hated my voice back then, herevealed to NPRlast year.
I absolutely hated that high-pitch.
If there was one thing I would do over, I would redo that.
The group recently celebrated their 25th anniversary and performed their breakout songCan I Kick It?onJimmy Fallonlast year.
They also reissued their debut album,Peoples Instinctive Travels and the Paths of Rhythm, that year.
DJ Chuck Chillout broke the news on Twitter when he posted a message early Wednesday morning.
Soon after, other members of the entertainment community also expressed their grief.
The group thanked the outpouring kind words and prayers for their late member.
His family is overwhelmed by the support, well wishes and are thankful.
His music and what hes contributed is seismic and hard to measure, ATCQ said in a statement.
Hes affected us as much as hes affected all of you.
Were inspired by his daily joy and courage.
He wasnt in pain.
