The mother of a rapper and actor stabbed outside a nightclub has paid tribute to him as a “positive role model for many of his generation”.
Ricardo Fuller-Brown, 24, from Walthamstow, performed under the name TAL£NT.
He was knifed outside the No Problem venue in Ilford at about 5am on Saturday and died in hospital.
His mother Vicki Fuller said today: “Ricardo was well-respected and liked by many, in and around his community. He has been a massive influence and positive role model for many of his own generation.
"We as a family have been deeply saddened by what has happened.
"We have lost a very loving member of the family. His legacy will remain, and he will live on in our hearts forever.”
A 29-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder.
Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting CAD1562/7Mar, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
