Gene “Groove” Allen, a New York City rapper of the 1980s-’90s trio Groove B. Chill who went on to appear in the 1990 movie House Party and 1993’s What’s Love Got To Do With It, died ...

NEW YORK — Long Island-born rapper and actor Gene “Groove” Allen has died unexpectedly, according to his family. His death was confirmed on social media by his daughter, Nikki Wilkins.

Gene Allen Johnson, 87, of Newark passed Saturday morning, September 14, 2019 at Rush-Copley Medical Center. Gene was born September 9, 1932 in Sandwich to Russell & Charlotte (Bromeland) Johnson.

Gene Allen Turner, 81, of Oley, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully, on January 20, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born in Reading, PA on January 24, 1943, to Harrison and May (Rothermel ...

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Allen, who was a member of the Groove B. Chill trio in the 1980s and 90s, also appeared in the 1990 movie House Party, Deadline reported. He also had another role in the 1993 movie What’s Love ...