Black The Ripper (aka Samson, real name Dean West; 28 December 1986 – 6 April 2020) was a highly respected and favoured hip-hop and grime MC from Edmonton N18, North London. Although previously known on the North London circuit, he made his name in the infamous Axe FM clashes, where he duppied off numerous opponents consistently. Black The Ripper was one of the best emcees/artists in the scene at this time & will be for years to come; setting high