Felix Delgado, also known as Charlie Rock LD, was known for being a co-founding member of the hip hop collective the Terror Squad. Following his release from prison, he also worked as a life coach, youth mentor and podcaster.

Life

Charlie Rock LD was one of the founding members of the Bronx based hip hop collective the Terror Squad. Other prominent members included

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. At the age of 18 he was sentenced to ten to twenty years in prison. Charlie Rock LD claimed while in prison he provided protection for rapper

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, and lost an eye defending Fat Joe. Following his release from prison he became a life coach and youth mentor. He also hosted the "Reppin Da Real Podcast.

Death

On May 6, 2023 fellow "Terror Squad" member Cuban Link announced on social media that Charlie Rock LD had died. To date the cause of his death is not known.{{Cite web , date=2023-05-09 , title=Former Terror Squad member Charlie Rock LD has died , url=https://hiphophero.com/former-terror-squad-member-charlie-rock-ld-has-died/ , access-date=2025-02-06 , website=hiphophero.com , language=en-US

References

Year of birth missing 2023 deaths Place of birth missing Hip-hop musicians Rappers from the Bronx 21st-century Puerto Rican rappers 21st-century American male rappers Hardcore hip-hop artists American musicians of Puerto Rican descent 20th-century American rappers