Autopsy The Last Hours of... Season 4 Episode 14 Mobb Deep's Prodigy
- December 29, 2019
- 44 min
Autopsy The Last Hours of... season 4 episode 14 is titled "Mobb Deep's Prodigy." In this episode, the renowned forensic pathologist Dr. Richard Shepherd delves into the death of one of the most influential hip-hop artists of all time - Prodigy, from Mobb Deep.
Although Prodigy had been diagnosed with sickle cell anemia since childhood, this genetic condition alone could not explain his sudden and untimely death. Dr. Shepherd, along with a team of medical experts, meticulously examines Prodigy's final days to unearth the true cause of his death.
The episode sheds light on the events leading up to Prodigy's final performance at the Art of Rap Festival in Las Vegas, which would be his last. Dr. Shepherd analyzes Prodigy's medical history and reveals how his sickle cell anemia may have contributed to his death.
In addition to his underlying medical condition, the episode explores the other possible factors that could have led to Prodigy's death. Dr. Shepherd looks at Prodigy's lifestyle, including his drug use, as well as the effects of the dry desert environment and his rigorous touring schedule on his health.
The episode includes interviews with Prodigy's friends, family, and colleagues, who provide insight into his life and career. The episode also examines the impact Prodigy's death had on the hip-hop community and his fans, who continue to remember him as one of the greatest lyricists of all time.
As with every episode of Autopsy The Last Hours of…, "Mobb Deep's Prodigy" provides a thorough and forensic examination of the events leading up to an iconic figure's death. Through the use of scientific evidence, expert testimony, and analytical reasoning, Dr. Shepherd helps unravel the mystery behind Prodigy's untimely death.