who is static major and how did static major die?

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   Stephen "Static Major" Garrett (November 11, 1974 – February 25, 2008), better known as his stage name, Static Major, was an American R&B singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer from Louisville, Kentucky. A member of the R&B trio Playa, Static wrote extensively for artists such as Aaliyah, Ginuwine, JoJo, Brandy, and Destiny's Child.
   
   Stephen “Static” Garrett is more than a Blackground artist – he’s the label’s long-time secret weapon. Having helped create hits for seminal singers like Ginuwine, Brandy and the late Aaliyah, this multi-faceted talent has also lent fortune to newcomers like Pretty Ricky and pop sensation JoJo. In 2008, Static returns to his roots as a performer (with the former group Playa) and introduces “Static/Major,” the alter ego behind his as-yet-untitled solo debut, to be released via OG Music/ Blackground Records.
   
   The Louisville, Kentucky native grew up singing solos in his church choir, of which his mother was the director and his sister played piano. He continued to sing throughout high school, eventually teaming with local talent “Smoky” and “Black” to form Playa. The trio caught the ear of Devante Swing, a member of New Jack Swing phenomenon Jodeci, who helped Static hone his skills as songwriter. It was Devante who insisted Static submit the track that would later launch his songwriting career. “Pony,” the debut single from then-up-and-coming Sony artist Ginuwine, reached number one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles track and number-six on the Hot 100.
   
   Playa was subsequently singed to Def Jam, which released their first and only disc, Cheers to You, in 1997. After putting out the title track and the single “Don’t Stop the Music,” Playa disbanded due to creative differences with the label. Static, however, forged ahead. “Pony” lead to a relationship with Grammy Award-winning producer and artist Timbaland, as well as Blackground founder, Barry Hankerson, and President, Jomo Hankerson. Throughout the dawn of the new millennium, Static continued to pen hits like “Say My Name” (Destiny’s Child), the Dr. Dre-helmed “So Addictive” (Truth Hurts) and for Aaliyah, the chart-toppers “Are You That Somebody,” and “Try Again,” as well as “More Than a Woman” and “Rock the Boat.” With three number-one’s under his belt, he also made his presence known in hip-hop, crafting Nas’s “You Owe Me” and Jay-Z’s “Change the Game.”
   
   Stephen Garrett died on February 25, 2008 in his hometown of Louisville, KY. The cause is thought to be due to a brain aneurysm, but under accusations, the cause of death was originally stated as being due to complications from a medical procedure. The procedure was performed at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville, KY [1]. It was rumored, but not confirmed, to be due to a malpractice for a cure of a non-life-threatening virus. The rumors were started by one of his relatives, and later announced by his former Playa band mate, Smoke E. Digglera, and his very close friend Caleb "CJ" Miske. Chikka Hoot was a witness and a former family member.
   
   In May 2008, Garrett became the seventh artist in U.S. chart history to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart posthumously, as a featured singer on Lil Wayne's Lollipop.

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