"This a real one, rest in peace to the woman who brought me in this world," the raper wrote.
The veteran Welsh rocker kept up a busy touring and recording schedule even as he fought off multiple times.
"She will be deeply missed, always loved, and eternally remembered," her family wrote.
The yowling frontman of the long-running Cleveland post-punk band died on Wednesday (April 23) following what the band said was a "long illness."
The producer's credits feature a who's who of rock stars over the past half-century, including Journey, Yes, The Cars, Cheap Trick, Guns N' Roses & Smashing Pumpkins.
"He will be remembered by many in the Australian music industry, which he worked in and loved for over four decades and deeply missed by his countless friends,” reads a statement from Mazzone's family.
He's best known for his work in TV, but he once had a top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.
The percussionist was in the group for two years and played on their beloved albums Stained Class and Killing Machine.
The Jamaican superstar known for songs such as "Chase the Devil" passed away at his home on Friday (April 11).
The California native also wrote tunes including "Rodeo" and "The Girl Who Has Everything."
