Person in history
MF Doom
MF Doom, British-American rapper and record producer (born 1971)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2020 · October 31
Their story
Who they were
Daniel Dumile, also known by his stage name MF Doom or simply Doom, was a British–American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. Noted for his intricate wordplay, signature metal mask, and "supervillain" stage persona, he became a major figure of underground hip hop and alternative hip hop in the 2000s, and has been widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential lyricists in hip-hop.
Why this date
MF Doom appears on our October 31 calendar for 2020 as a death entry.
Sources
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“MF Doom”, What's On This Date, https://whatsonthisdate.com/app/people/mf-doom, accessed October 27, 2026.
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Questions about MF Doom
When did MF Doom die?
October 31 2020.
Who else was born on this day?
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