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“It Takes Two” Rapper Rob Base Dead At 59, Hip-Hop Globe Reacts
Rob Base, who came to fame thanks to his massive early Hip-Hop smash hit “It Takes Two,” has passed away. He was 59. The rapper was born Robert Ginyard in 1967 in The Bronx and had just celebrated his 59th birthday on May 18. The the “Joy & Pain” rapper died on Friday, May 22, reportedly […]
Ross “The Boss” Friedman, Legendary Dictators and Manowar Guitarist, Dead at 72
The rock icon had recently revealed a battle with ALS. Ross “The Boss” Friedman, Legendary Dictators and Manowar Guitarist, Dead at 72 Spencer Kaufman
Rapper Lil Poppa Died By Suicide: Report
As Hip-Hop mourns the untimely passing of Lil Poppa, details are beginning to be emerge about the circumstances of his death. The 25-year-old reportedly died by suicide. As previously reported, the “Out Of Town Bae” rapper was pronounced dead on Wednesday (Feb. 18) morning. TMZ reports that he died from a gunshot wound, per the […]
Assata Shakur Passes Away, X Users Mourn & Salute Her Legacy
Policital activist Assata Shakur has died at the age of 78, as reported by Cuba's Exterior Minister. Many have begun to offer their condolences and honor her legacy of activism on social media after the news was confirmed.
Latin Music Pioneer Eddie Palmieri Dies At 88
The legendary pianist and composer Eddie Palmieri passed away on Wednesday at the age of 88, leaving behind six decades of impact through Latin jazz.
Original Iron Maiden Singer Paul Mario Day Dead at 69
The vocalist was part of the legendary metal act's original lineup formed in December 1975. Original Iron Maiden Singer Paul Mario Day Dead at 69 Spencer Kaufman
James Lowe, Lead Singer of The Electric Prunes, Dead at 82
The pioneering psychedelic-rock frontman died "peacefully of natural causes." James Lowe, Lead Singer of The Electric Prunes, Dead at 82 Spencer Kaufman
Rick Derringer, Legendary Musician and Producer, Dead at 77
A prolific singer-guitarist known for such hits as "Hang on Sloopy" and “Rock and Roll Hootchie Koo.” Rick Derringer, Legendary Musician and Producer, Dead at 77 Spencer Kaufman
Iconic Hip-Hop Journalist Sacha Jenkins Passes Away
Sacha Jenkins, a writer, director, producer and co-founder of the beloved Hip-Hop magazine ego trip, has passed away. For Generation X and Millennial-aged Hip-Hop fans—and particularly Hip-Hop journalists—Jenkins was a titan. Born in Philadelphia, but raised in Queens, he was a co-founder of ego trip magazine along with fellow rap journalist Elliott Wilson in 1994. […]
Mike Peters, Lead Singer of The Alarm, Dead at 66
The rock frontman passed away after a decades-long battle with blood cancer. Mike Peters, Lead Singer of The Alarm, Dead at 66 Spencer Kaufman
Notorious B.I.G.’s 9 Greatest Album Cuts For March 9
It has been 28 years since the Notorious B.I.G.’s life was tragically cut short at just 24 years old. Since then, and to many even before, the Brooklyn MC has been deemed the greatest rapper of all time, and the continued adulation of his music is a testament to that claim. While Biggie Smalls masterfully […]
Aaron Rossi, Former Ministry and Prong Drummer, Dead at 44
The drummer passed away after suffering a sudden and severe heart attack. Aaron Rossi, Former Ministry and Prong Drummer, Dead at 44 Spencer Kaufman
