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Tributes paid as grime star Dot Rotten dies, aged 37

Dot Rotten was a key figure in grime music with a Top 20 hit and collaborations spanning Ed Sheeran to Kano, his death confirmed by family amid unclear circumstances.

  • On Monday March 9, 2026, Dot Rotten, grime artist and producer Joseph Ellis, died aged 37, a fact his family confirmed to the BBC.
  • He previously described the inspiration for Overload as 'a major depression', and in recent months revived the Dot Rotten name for Psalms For Praize, reflecting his dedication to music.
  • He scored a Top 20 hit in 2012 with Overload and was nominated for the BBC's Sound of 2012.
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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Monday, March 9, 2026.
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