Jha Jha Death: First Lady of Dipset Natoya Handy Dies at 40

Natoya ‘Jha Jha’ Handy, the Unapologetic First Lady of Dipset, Dies

Rapper Natoya Handy, known to hip-hop fans as Jha Jha, is shown on the cover art for her 2007 solo album, "Git It Girl." Celebrated as the unapologetic "First Lady of Dipset" during the Harlem collective's mid-2000s commercial dominance, the influential artist has reportedly died. (Courtesy of Giti Entertainment/Diplomat Records)In the early 2000s, Harlem rap was defined by oversized pink minks, sped-up soul samples, and an unparalleled level of…

Jha Jha Death: First Lady of Dipset Natoya Handy Dies at 40

The Dipset family has been dealt a massive blow following the news that Natoya Handy, better known as Jha Jha, has died. At just 40 years old, the woman who famously held the title of “First Lady of Dipset” leaves behind a void in the heart of Harlem’s most iconic collective. The news has sparked an immediate wave of grief among those who followed her journey from the early 2000s to her more recent creative work. Jha Jha was more than just a nam…