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Joe Bryant, Father Of Kobe Bryant, Dies At 69
Nicknamed Jellybean, Joe Bryant died as a result of a massive stroke according to reports. He was a native of Philadelphia, Pa.
Richard Simmons Has Died At The Age Of 76
Richard Simmons, a fitness guru with an outsized personality and infectious energy, has died at the age of 76
X Remembers New York Basketball Star Corey “Homicide” Williams
New York basketball star Corey "Homicide" Williams, who made his mark overseas professionally in the NBL, has died from cancer.
Gylan Kain, Founding Member Of The Last Poets, Has Died
Gylan Kain, a founding member of The Last Poets, has died at the age of 81 in the Netherlands according to a new report.
Norman Lear, Producer Of ‘Good Times’ & More, Has Died
Norman Lear, a screenwriter, comedy writer, and producer responsible for several hit television shows, has died at 101.
Matthew Perry Remembered On X By Fans Of ‘Friends’ Star
Matthew Perry, an actor who found fame on the Friends sitcom, died over the weekend. On X, fans of the actor share their thoughts.
Young Capone Reported Dead At 35 After Going Missing
Young Capone, a rapper out of East Atlanta who was previously signed to Jermaine Dupri's So So Def imprint, has died.
Tina Turner, The “Queen Of Rock ‘N’ Roll,” Has Died #TinaTurner
Tina Turner, the iconic entertainer and the "Queen of Rock 'n' Roll," has died at the age of 83 in her home in Switzerland. The post Tina Turner, The “Queen Of Rock ‘N’ Roll,” Has Died #TinaTurner appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Bobby Caldwell, Heavily Sampled & Covered Soul Singer, Dead At 71
Bobby Caldwell, a famed soul singer many were shocked to discover was white, died on March 14 at 71 years of age. The post Bobby Caldwell, Heavily Sampled & Covered Soul Singer, Dead At 71 appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Wayne Shorter, Iconic Jazz Saxophonist, Dead At 89
Wayne Shorter, one of the giants of jazz and a wizard with the saxophone, was part of the genre's experimental shifts of the 1960s and 1970s The post Wayne Shorter, Iconic Jazz Saxophonist, Dead At 89 appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
Dave Jolicoeur AKA Trugoy The Dove Dead At 54
Dave Jolicoeur, aka Trugoy The Dove of De La Soul fame, has died at the age of 54. Details are scant at the moment. The post Dave Jolicoeur AKA Trugoy The Dove Dead At 54 appeared first on The Latest Hip-Hop News, Music and Media | Hip-Hop Wired.
C.J. Harris, ‘American Idol’ Alum, Dies at 31
C.J. Harris, a singer who competed on the 2014 season of American Idol, died Sunday at age 31. The Jasper, Alabama, native was reportedly rushed to a local hospital after suffering a medical emergency, according to Variety, and the Walker County Coroner’s Office later confirmed his death. However, no other details, including cause of death, were given as of press time. Harris competed on season 13 of the singing competition, initially auditioning for judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban and Harry Connick Jr. in Salt Lake City with a rendition of The Allman Brothers Band’s “Soulshine.” After making it through the Hollywood round, the hopeful was voted a Wild Card by the public in the semifinals and earned his way into the live shows with a soulful performance of Sam Cooke’s “Bring It On Home ...
