Throughout his career, Allen made a name in music and film, appearing in movies like the 'House Party' franchise.

Gene “Groove” Allen, a rapper and actor from the Bronx who appeared in early 1990s film favorites like “House Party” and “House Party 2,” is dead at 63, according to TMZ. “Groove,” as he was known, was also part of the rap group Groove B. Chill, along with Daryl “Chill” Mitchell and Belal “DJ Belal” Miller.

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 Wednesday at his home in Maryland.

Gene "Groove" Allen, the Long Island-born rapper and star of House Party, has passed away unexpectedly. Family members confirmed the news to TMZ, which reported his age as 62. However, his IMDb biography lists his age as 60.