Calvin James Howard (October 4, 1978 – April 14, 2012),[1] better known as Viro the Virus, was an underground hip hop artist based in New Jersey and Philadelphia.
Despite only some commercial success, Viro became well known on the underground hip hop circuit, with his most notable appearance being on the track "Starlight"[2] from the Snowgoons album Black Snow.
The album also saw Viro collaborate with other well known underground rappers such as Philly locals Reef the Lost Cauze and Side Effect.
It was around this time that Viro performed on the Snowgoons track "Starlight" which garnered significant popularity, going viral and reaching over 300,000 views on YouTube.
[citation needed] His funeral was held at the New Jerusalem House of God church in Mount Holly, New Jersey.
Not long after his death, MC Burke the Jurke recorded No Antidote, a two-minute track dedicated to Viro.