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With the controversies surrounding RIP SLYME in 2000 among members and former members, it seemed that the group would never return back to music. But it was announced on “Rolling Stone” Japan that RYO-Z, ILMARI and FUMIYA will resume activity as RIP SLYME once again Read More …
RIP SLYME’s RYO-Z, ILMARI and FUMIYA responded to former member PES’s comments on a video posted on YouTube: In the summary section of the video, about PES withdrawal, “We have been refraining from publicly denying the matter reported in some media. However, even now, some Read More …
PES, a member of the hip hop group RIP SLYME has withdrawn from the group. RIP SLYME is currently inactive and many fans wanted them to resume activities with all five people. But PES has alluded on Instagram and Twitter that a “reunion would be Read More …
RIP SLYME’s SU (45) has left social media, closing down his Twitter and Instagram. When media contacted his management office, the were told that he has already left the company and don’t understand the timing of why he dropped his social media. In April 2017, Read More …
Otsuka Ai and RIP SLYME have divorced. Otsuka announced on her fan club website, “I apologize for reporting on personal affairs, but I want to report to everyone who has been supportive of me. I, Otsuka Ai, have dissolved my marital relationship with SU of Read More …
Back on October 30th, it was announced on the RIP SLYME official website that the group would be putting a pause on their music activities and their website, fan club and store would be closing on Halloween Day. Unfortunately, last April, tabloid reports outed Su Read More …
Since 1998, RIP SLYME has been a hip-hop group entertaining audiences. The group consisting of Ryo-Z, Iimari, Pes, Su and DJ Fumiya made their official debut in 2001 with their first major single “Stepper’s Delight”. In 2002, they received the MTV Video Music Awards Japan Read More …