Madlib’s LA Home and Record Collection Burnt

by John Austine | Jan 16, 2025 | Hip-Hop News |

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Hip-Hop producer Madlib is one of the many people who lost their homes to the Pacific Palisades wild-fires that’s been ravaging Los Angeles since the 7th of January.

The producer posted on Instagram on January 13 stating that he had also lost his residence and proceeded to add a “Donorbox” link asking for donations from fans to get back on his feet.

“We are reaching out with heavy hearts to ask for your support in helping legendary producer Madlib and his family rebuild after losing their home, decades of music, and equipment in the devastating LA fires,” he posted on Instagram.

He was joined by his past collaborator Freddie Gibbs on project “Piñata” with others like Flying Lotus, DJ Premier, and his former label, Stones Throw Records.

Lost Collection and Hope for Backups

Madlib’s fans are curious as to if he kept backups of previous and upcoming projects as they were all lost in the fires.

The Los Angeles wildfires also left other producers like Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith and legendary mix engineer Bob Clearmountain in trouble.

He stated before that he had a project with Freddie Gibbs on a 10th anniversary  concert dedicated to their first joint collaboration.

He also told fans before that he was about to finish the posthumous album dedicated to Late rapper “Mac Miller” which include materials from projects of the likes of Erykah Badu and Planet Asia and Late MF Doom.

But it’s possible everything he produced and worked on might be gone.

What’s Next For Madlib and Others Affected?

Since last Tuesday, January 7, wildfires caused by Santa Ana winds have killed at least 24 people and destroyed 40,000 acres and 12,300 houses in Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

Many celebrities like Madlib have expressed needs for temporary housing and rescue as water has become scarce in the area.

“Madlib once said to me that he had thousands of vinyl in that house. Stuff he brought back from every corner of the world,” music journalist Thomas Hobbs said on X formerly known as Twitter.

The loss of Madlib’s vintage and modern vinyl collection has been described by fans and music spectators as “the hip-hop version of the burning of the library of Alexandria”.

MusiCares and the Recording Academy pledged $1 million to launch the Los Angeles Fire Relief Effort to help music professionals affected by the crisis.

Music professionals with more than five years of experience may be eligible for immediate support, including up to $1,500 in monetary support and $500 in food vouchers.

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