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New York Rapper Chelsea Reject Has Passed Away
Chelsea Reject, born Chelsea Alexander, worked alongside Mick Jenkins, Kota The Friend, and members of the Beast Coast collective.
Barry Michael Cooper, Famed Screenwriter & “New Jack Swing” Phrase Inventor, Dies At 66
Barry Michael Cooper, a screenwriter who penned screenplays for New Jack City and other notable Black films, has died.
Richard Parsons, Black Executive Who Oversaw Time Warner & Citigroup, Dies At 76
Richard Parson, a leading Black executive who oversaw Time Warner and Citigroup, has died at the age of 76.
Art Evans, ‘Die Hard 2’ Actor, Dies At 82
Art Evans, a veteran film and television actor with over 100 credits including Die Hard 2 and more, has died at the age of 82.
Nikki Giovanni, Famed Poet & Educator, Dies At 81 #NikkiGiovanni
Nikki Giovanni, the famed poet, activist and educator, has died at the age of 81. On X, formerly Twitter, many are celebrating Giovanni.
Rest Well, Light Sleeper: Saafir, Bay Area Hip-Hop Rapper, Has Died
According to an Instagram post from Xzibit, Bay Area rapper Saafir has died, after reports surfaced that Saafir suffered from health issues.
Quincy Jones, Award-Winning Legendary Producer, Dies At 91
Quincy Jones, an award-winning record producer, songwriter and arranger, has died at the age of 91 on Sunday (November 3).
Hip-Hop Mourns The Loss Of Kaseem “KA” Ryan
Hip-Hop fans and artists alike are mourning the untimely death of Brooklyn rapper and FDNY chief, Kaseem "KA" Ryan.
Cissy Houston, Award-Winning Singer & Mother Of Whitney Houston, Dies At 91
Cissy Houston, a Grammy Award-winning Gospel singer and mother of the late Whitney Houston, has died at the age of 91. The post Cissy Houston, Award-Winning Singer & Mother Of Whitney Houston, Dies At 91 appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Tito Jackson, Elder Brother Of Michael Jackson & Member Of Jackson 5, Dies At 70
Tito Jackson, elder brother of Michael Jackson and a member of the Jackson 5, has died at the age of 70 according to a post from his sons. The post Tito Jackson, Elder Brother Of Michael Jackson & Member Of Jackson 5, Dies At 70 appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Frankie Beverly, Singer & Founder Of Maze Band, Has Died
Frankie Beverly, the founder of the popular soul and funk band Maze, has died at the age of 77 according to a family statement. The post Frankie Beverly, Singer & Founder Of Maze Band, Has Died appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Rich Homie Quan Reportedly Dead At 34, Xitter Reacts To Tragic News
Rich Homie Quan, a popular rapper out of Atlanta and affiliated with Birdman and Young Thug, has reportedly died at the age of 34. The post Rich Homie Quan Reportedly Dead At 34, Xitter Reacts To Tragic News appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
