D.I.T.C. affiliate and Ghetto Dwellas member Party Arty reportedly passed away yesterday (December 4).

According to post on DJ Premier's blog, Party Arty died from health problems on Thursday afternoon.

Party Arty, born Arthur Sherocan, appeared on various projects from D.I.T.C. members which included Showbiz & A.G., Fat Joe, Lord Finesse and Big L.

He also had his own group called The Ghetto Dwellas and was once sought out by 50 Cent but a deal never materialized.

"I want to send out my condolences to the family of Party Arty," Premo wrote in his blog. "His talent was recognized by true heads of the rap shit for his hyped up insane style on records and on stage performance."