Paul Costict Dead 'Unexpectedly' at 57: Was the Rapper Sick Before His Death?

B-Rock and The Bizz member Paul Costict has died.

A family member confirmed to a news outlet that Costict died "unexpectedly" on Saturday, October 21, at the age of 57 at his Norfolk, Va., home. The unnamed source did not disclose his cause of death.

Paul Costict Dead at 57

According to the family member, they spoke to Costict on Wednesday, October 18, days before his passing. He reportedly looked like he was in good spirits at that time, though he became sick recently.

It remains unknown what illness he suffered from and whether it contributed to his death.

Meanwhile, his twin sister, Paula Costict, posted a photoset on Facebook and expressed her heartbreak after the recent loss.

"This hurts my heart sooo bad my twin brother Paul pass away on yesterday please say a prayer for my family. you will never be forgotten," she captioned the post.

Their friends and other Facebook users left heartfelt messages as they prayed for the bereaved family.

One said, "I am sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family."

"Paula hello I didn't know you're twin but I can imagine how you feel. I'm sorry for your loss Paula," one added, while one user said, "So sorry to hear that, god got you all his arms is always wrapped around you guys."

Another wrote, "Omg sis i'm so sorry to hear this we all were family growing up and still are love you and praying for the entire family."

Costict's family has yet to share further details about his passing.

This is a developing story.

Who Was Paul Costict?

Before his death, Costict established the hip-hop group B-Rock and The Bizz alongside Baron "B-Rock" Agee, Leevirt Agee and Thaddeus "T-Bird" Maye. The latter recently posted a tribute calling him "a very funny and Kool brother."

Among the records they released, their rap single "My Baby Daddy" became an instant hit as it peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1997.

Aside from being a member of the group, he also served as the road manager throughout their active career years.

Costict also notably appeared in an episode of "Divorce Court" in 2008, during which he fought for the return of his album.