Michael Jackson’s presence at the annual MTV Video Music Awards was among the most anticipated of celebrity guest appearances when he was still alive and…
Twelve years ago today the world was rocked by the death of Brooklyn born singer Aaliyah Dana Haughton, better known to her millions of fans…
According to several sources Doo-Wop and funk artist Jimmy Castor has died at the age of 64. Details of his death are still forthcoming. Castor found success as both a solo musician and as the leader of the Jimmy Castor Bunch. While his music spanned many genres (hence his nickname “The Everything Man”) he was […]
Hip-Hop producer Pete Rock recently spoke to BET.com about the loss of his cousin Heavy D, who was instrumental in launching his career. “Heavy was our world,” said Pete, 41. “The craziest, funniest guy to be around.” Here is an excerpt of his memories of Heavy D : Hev lost two brothers and Troy [Heavy’s […]
A private funeral will be held for rapper Heavy D on Friday November 18th at Grace Baptist church in his hometown of Mt. Vernon. A public viewing will take place the day before from noon to 6pm. Dwight “Heavy D” Myers died on November 8th at the age of 44. He was pronounced dead at […]
Legendary hip-hop music executive Sylvia Robinson, co-founder of Sugar Hill Records, has died. In addition to her work on the business side of music, she was also a singer, musician, music producer. Sugar Hill Records was the label home to many of early hip-hop’s most successful artists, like the Sugar Hill Gang and Grandmaster Flash […]
Nick Ashford, one-half of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson, has died at age 70. His former publicist told the Associated Press that the singer and songwriter died in a New York City hospital on Monday. He had undergone radiation treatment for throat cancer. Ashford & Simpson were known for their hit “Solid” […]
According to his U.K. publisher Jamie Byng (via The Daily Swarm), Gil Scott-Heron, the celebrated poet, musician, and author, died today. He was 62 years old. Scott-Heron’s cause of death remains unknown. The influential poet and musician is often credited with being one of the progenitors of hip-hop, and is best known for the spoken-word […]
The remaining group members of Cali Swag District will attend the funeral of slain member M Bone today (May 27th). The rapper born Montae Talbert, was gunned down in front of a liquor store in Inglewood, California on May 15th. Cali Swag District rose to national prominence with their hit single, “Teach Me How To […]
Cali Swag District group member M-Bone was killed Sunday night outside a liquor store in Inglewood, California. The news brought a black cloud over the Internets while celebs and fans mourned the fallen rapper on Twitter and Facebook. M-Bone’s life was taken too soon due to senseless violence and a blatant disregard for life. Let’s […]
Nearly a year after his death, 80’s child star Gary Coleman still hasn’t been buried. Vic Perillo, Coleman’s former manager, claims that the burial has been delayed due to legal wrangling between Coleman’s widow and his parents.
Police have a new lead in the death of BET and HOT 97 personality DJ Megatron. DJ Megatron, born Corey McGriff, was shot and killed in Staten Island, NY early Sunday morning.
