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Kiki Shepard, ‘Showtime At The Apollo’ Co-Host, Dies At 74
Kiki Shepard served as co-host of the popular Showtime At The Apollo from 1987 to 2002, along with roles in TV and film.
DJ & Hip-Hop Culture Mainstay Lord Sear Dies At 52
Lord Sear, a longtime fixture in Hip-Hop culture, worked as a DJ and hosted a radio show on Eminem's Shade45 SiriusXM channel.
Hip-Hop Mourns The Loss Of Recording Engineer Bob Power
Bob Power, a longtime recording engineer who worked with major Hip-Hop acts such as A Tribe Called Quest, D'Angelo, and more.
Hip-Hop Stars & Fans Alike Honor Life & Legacy Of Mr. Complex
Mr. Complex, born Corey Robets, passed away on February 6. He was deeply connected to New York's underground Hip-Hop scene.
Grady Demond Wilson, ‘Sanford and Son’ Star, Dies At 79
Grady Demond Wilson played the role of Lamont Sandford alongisde the late Redd Foxx, on the hit sitcom, Sanford and Son.
Sly Dunbar, Of Sly & Robbie Fame, Dies At 73
Sly Dunbar, a drummer, was a member of the prolific reggae production duo, Sly & Robbie, who worked with notable artists in the scene.
Veteran Journalist James Bernard Cause Of Death Revealed
James Bernard, who served as an editor for XXL and The Source, was reported missing for 17 months before investigators uncovered the mystery.
John Forté, Fugees Affiliate & Rapper, Reportedly Dies At 50
Although details are still developing, police in the Massachusetts town of Chilmark confirmed John Forté's passing on Monday (January 12).
Basketball Hall Of Famer & Coach Lenny Wilkens Dies At 88
Lenny Wilkens was named an NBA All-Star player nine times over the course of his 15-year playing career ahead of his coaching shift.
Hip-Hop Mourns The Passing Of Freestyle Fellowship Rapper P.E.A.C.E.
P.E.A.C.E., a pioneering Los Angeles rapper and member of the Freestyle Fellowship collective, has died. Fans online are sharing tributes.
Richmond Singer D’Angelo Dies At 51, The Culture Shares Thoughts
Richmond, Virginia singer D'Angelo, born Michael Archer, has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 51.
Dorian Johnson, Friend Who Witnessed Michael Brown Shooting, Shot & Killed
Dorian Johnson, a friend of Ferguson teen Michael Brown and witness to his death, was shot and killed. Johnson was 33.
