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Tag: R.I.P.
Whitney Houston, R&B Icon, Dead at 48 Years Old
R&B icon Whitney Houston died this afternoon, reps for the singer have confirmed to multiple media outlets today. She was 48 years old.
According to...
Amare Stoudemire’s Older Brother Hazell Stoudemire Dies in Car Accident
Everyone keep Amar'e Stoudemire in your prayers. The NBA star's older brother Hazell Stoudemire died in a car accident early this morning in Florida.
The accident happened...
Don Cornelius, “Soul Train” Creator, Found Dead from Apparent Suicide
The world of music has lost another legend.
"Soul Train" creator Don Cornelius was found dead at his home in Los Angeles early Wednesday morning...
Beyonce Pays Tribute to Etta James with Official Statement: “This is a Huge Loss…”
In response to Etta James' passing today, Beyonce -- who famously portrayed the legendary blues singer in a 2008 movie called "Cadillac Records" --...
Etta James, Legendary Blues Singer, Dies at 73
Legendary blues singer Etta James has died following a lengthy battle with leukemia at her home in Riverside, California, her manager confirmed with multiple...
Happy 33rd Birthday Aaliyah!
Today marks what would have been Aaliyah's 33rd birthday.
It has been over 11 years since we lost Aaliyah Dana Haughton to a tragic plan...
Slim Dunkin’s Alleged Killer Vinson Hardimon (aka “Young Vito”) Turns Himself in to Police
The man who police believe shot and killed up and coming Brick Squad rapper Slim Dunkin has turned himself in to police in Atlanta,...
Heavy D’s Cause of Death: Pulmonary Embolism
According to the L.A. County Coroner, Hip-Hop pioneer Heavy D died from what is known as a pulmonary embolism, brought on by deep leg...
Mario “Slim Dunkin” Hamilton Laid to Rest with Spiritual Funeral Service in Atlanta [PHOTOS + VIDEO]
To the rap world he was just starting to break into, he was known as Slim Dunkin. But to the close friends and family...
Police Issue Arrest Warrant for Slim Dunkin’s Suspected Killer (Atlanta Rapper Young Vito)
Atlanta police say they have issued a warrant for the arrest of the man they believe murdered up and coming rapper Slim Dunkin 2...
Slim Dunkin was Shot and Killed Over a Piece of Candy
While Atlanta police are still trying to figure out who shot and killed up and coming rapper Slim Dunkin last Friday (Dec 16) in...
Kim Jong Il (North Korea Dictator) Dies from “Great Mental and Physical Pain” at Age 69
Kim Jong Il -- North Korea's temperamental dictator -- died over the weekend at the age of 69, the country's state news agency confirmed...
Brick Squad Rapper Slim Dunkin (Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame Associate) Shot and Killed
Up and coming rapper Slim Dunkin -- an affiliate of rappers Gucci Mane and Waka Flocka Flame -- died after he was reportedly shot...
Music Industry Executive John Atterberry Dies After Hollywood Shooting
John Atterberry, the music executive who was shot in the face during Friday's shooting in Hollywood, has died, according to published reports.
Atterberry, 40, was...
Bobby Brown’s Dad Herbert “Pop” Brown Dies After Battle with Cancer
Bobby Brown's dad passed away today after a long bout with cancer ... sources close to the family tell TMZ.
According to a family source,...
Patrice O’Neal Dies at 41 Following Stroke
Comedian Patrice O'Neal died this morning due to complications from a stroke he had last month.
O'Neal, who was 6-foot-5 and weighed more than 300...
Conrad Murray Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for the Death of Michael Jackson
Dr. Conrad Murray was sentenced to four years in jail today for his role in the death of Michael Jackson. But the (former) doctor...
Heavy D’s Star-Studded Funeral Service Attended by Jay-Z, Will Smith, Diddy, Queen Latifah, Usher and More [PHOTOS]
Heavy D, who died at age 44 in Los Angeles from what his family said was complications from pneumonia, was laid to rest in...
Diaspora Co-Founder Ilya Zhitomirskiy’s Dies at 22 of Apparent Suicide
Ilya Zhitomirskiy, the co-founder of up and coming social networking site Diaspora, was found dead at his home in San Francisco over the weekend.
Police...
Heavy D Went to the Doctor with “Flu-Like Symptoms” the Day Before He Died
The day before Heavy D suddenly collapsed and died at the young age of 44, the rapper knew something was wrong with his health,...
