DJ Bigga Rankin, born Billy Plummer, has died at 50. The influential Florida DJ and promoter's family confirmed his death, but no cause was disclosed. DJ Bigga Rankin, a Florida-based DJ and music promoter who has been the initial driving force behind artists like Rick Ross and T.I., has passed away. His real name was Billy Plummer and beyond his music career, he was also a community advocate. He was 50.DJ Bigga Rankin has passed away at 50. (DJ Bigga Rankin/Instagram and X)DJ Bigga Rankin's death on Monday was confirmed on his Instagram page. A message along with a photo of Bigga Rankin read: "It is with great sadness that we announce that the patriarch of our family, Billy ‘Bigga Rankin’ Plummer, passed away earlier this morning on July 20, 2026."However, a cause of the hip hop stalwart's death was not announced.This story is being updated.Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles.
He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure.
