A quick visit from Mario to Texas. March 2019.

Mario , 

Surreal it is  . You were truly my little brother from VSU. Yes I  finished and you were just beginning at VSU but after meeting you at work, you ventured off to VSU  and we stayed in contact . Always laughing about your adventures, having real talks about life . I will miss you checking on your big sis and family. I cherish all the music you shared with me even up to your last trip . It’s been weird because every time I see some foolishness or just shoot the breeze I can’t share it with you . Thank you for being  a hell of a musician , one who kept it real  and a great person overall . You will be truly missed little bro . My prayers to your family especially your wife , daughter and mom . 

Love & hugs , 
Shanee   

To Adrienne and Zahria , sending my heartfelt love and hugs to you and Mario’s loved ones and friends. My prayers are with you always.
Love, Treva 

I met Mario through Gadget a few years back and from Jump I felt like I had known him for years.  For the short time I knew him, I can say He was a really good Man (not saying that lightly) and that was just him being him.  He was coming out to my beat showcases in Silver Spring on the reg and I'm still meeting other folks who make beats for the first time who tell me He had been telling them about it, trying to get them to come play tracks.  He was supposed to have master copies of my 1st beat tape I was going to release done the Friday after he passed too and I dont send anyone tracks - that speaks to his character. I miss him and I'm not the only one.  Anybody who knew him is feeling a big void, but I'm confident we'll see him again in the future.....

He never failed to make me laugh. He never failed to make me think. He never failed to amaze me with his talent. He never failed to inspire me with his passion.  He never failed to warm my heart with his love for his family. He was a friend, a collaborator, and an inspiration.  His exemplary command of language allowed him to express so much emotion & passion be it thru raps, jokes, or heartfelt talks. More than the music which he should be celebrated for, I will always remember his voice. Low & warm but could reach a falsetto in the midst of a joke. I can still hear his laugh. I love you Mario. My life benefits from having known you. You were a blessing to those who knew you and changed the lives of those who loved you. Count me among those proud folks. Blacmav Forever.

Mario was a real good friend of mine and he will sorely be missed. A few of my fondest memories mostly involve music and his sense of humor which made it a plus to have known him. May God rest his soul and stretch his hands over his wife and daughter.

To my brotha Mario "Blacmav" Blocker, my time knowing you through music was brief but because of the person and artist that you were, you have forever touched me! Because of your spirit and genuine nature, I felt like I had known you forever and that speaks volumes to the type of man you were. I'm thankful that I got to know you! Love and will forever miss you my dude! Peace and blessings to your family! #blackmavforever 

Such a wonderful young man, great father, devoted husband and magnificent friend to so many. As my cousin, I loved your smile and optimism about life. It is such an inspiration to be in the presence of positive and uplifting people, like yourself. You will be missed cuz and you can rest assured that your wife and daughter will be taken care of by family. Love you brother - rest well.

Pastor Kevin W. Johnson
Your cousin and friend

We came to VSU as freshmen in the fall of 1996 and remained friends throughout the years. Although we all know that we have a beginning and an end, we always think the end will be when we are old and look at our children/grandchildren, houses paid off, and enjoying retirement with our spouses and friends.  It's never easy to say good bye nor is it easy to say "see ya later". 

Rest in power, rest in friendship, rest in love, rest in peace and when my time comes, I'll look for you on the other side.  

Much love to Adrienne and baby girl. Peace and comfort to all of the Blocker family. 

AM

Mario,
You were so brilliant. You challenged the best of us. Such knowledge was admirable and your drive Unshackled. 
 You always sort to be the best.  Your memory will be edged in our minds and in our lab by those who knew you. 
Rest on Mario. 🙏🏽

Mario....in you, we lost a very good Brother. Not only were you a great friend, you were an even GREATER husband and father. You were such great example in more ways than one. There was never a dull moment whenever we had the opportunity to be in one another's company. Your ability to have EVERYONE in the room is the stuff of legends...you really missed your calling as a comedian-lol! Your drive and dedication when it came to your music was unmatched and served as daily inspiration to everyone inside and outside of the Dirty Ol' Men collective. When I  sit back and think of all of the serious conversations we've had, all of the funny text messages that we sent back and forth, all of the inside jokes that we've shared and the fact that I'm no longer gonna be able to pick up the phone or instant message you, it breaks my heart, but I take great comfort in knowing that you're in the Most High's hands now, and those are some pretty great hands to be in. I miss you and I love you...thanks for being my friend...thanks for being my brother...thanks for being uniquely you. Until we meet again...rest       in peace.

To a brother, A mentor, A music composer, and to An angel. I will be forever grateful for the opportunity for having Mario blocker AKA BLACMAV being a dear friend in my life. From the introduction of what u do as far as being a composer to realizing we are the exact same as men in this world, to meeting your lovely family ( wife and Daughter ), your friends The feat itself crew and the Dirty ol men and Willie Survive ).
to creating a lifetime of memorizes, great music, greater art, and just the moments we cherish. You are forever family love you bro.

My baby brother from another mother. When we first worked together you got on my nerves playing invisible drums. Lol . Later we became friends. I saw the greatness in you. You loved your wife, parents, family. friends and your music. We had great conversations and shared snacks,  ice cream and cupcakes from Walgreens  So many memories. My sincere prayers for Adrienne,  daughter friends and family are with you. 

OBITUARY

Mario Lydell Blocker

August 12, 1978 – July 29, 2021

Fort Lincoln Funeral Home & Cemetery

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