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 ...

Allen was also known for his character in the beloved 'House Party' film franchise. Gene “Grove” Allen, actor and beloved member of the rap group Groove B. Chill, has died at 62. A relative of ...

Rapper and actor Gene “Groove” Allen, known as one-third of the New York City hip-hop trip Groove B. Chill, has died unexpectedly, according to his family.