The death was reported by Rolling Stone, who confirmed the news with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner.
Turner formed People Under the Stairs in the mid-'90s with Christopher "Thes One" Portugal. The pair found some underground success with their albums Questions in the Form of an Answer and O.S.T. In 2019, the duo released their final album with Sincerely, the P.
Tributes to Turner have poured in on social media. Read some posts in his honour below.
Double K a great young man, dedicated to the craft. Gone too soon. His aunt happened to be a good friend of mine & he comes from good folk. @hiphopgods @Rapstation365 salutes #RestInBeats Brother #PeopleUnderTheStairs Forever
6 months ago I was standing a couple spots behind Double K in the line at the grocery store. I didn't say anything cause it looked like he was with his mom. really wish I had now. #RIPDoubleK
6 months ago I was standing a couple spots behind Double K in the line at the grocery store. I didn't say anything cause it looked like he was with his mom. really wish I had now. #RIPDoubleK
RIP 🕊 2 Mid-City└A’s own Double K (Michael Turner) of @PUTS. Respect. Condolences 2 his family, Thes One, all their listeners & peers at this time. #PeopleUnderTheStairs • Bandcamp: peopleunderthestairs.bandcamp.com • Discogs: discogs.com/artist/5491-Pe…
