As we previously reported, actor James Avery, lovingly known by many TV fans as “Uncle Phil” on the sitcom “The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air” passed…

According to several sources, Hustle Gang affiliate Doe B was shot dead in his native Montgomery, Ala. in the early hours of this morning. The…

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Following the sad news that South African leader Nelson Mandela had died, the world reacted with words of mourning and remembrance for his life and…

Black Music Month

Twelve years ago today the world was rocked by the death of Brooklyn born singer Aaliyah Dana Haughton, better known to her millions of fans…

Music

The music industry is still reacting to the sudden death of 34-year-old Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly of Kris Kross. The rapper of “Jump” fame was…

Music & Entertainment

  Young Jeezy just dropped his video to “R.I.P.” featuring 2 Chainz check it out and let us know what you think…  

Music & Entertainment

  Via: Thisis50.com Young Jeezy just released the official behind the scenes visuals for his upcoming “R.I.P.” music video featuring 2 Chainz. The clip looks like it’s is going to have plenty of cameos. T.I., Ludacris, Ne-Yo, Trey Songz, Big Sean, E-40, Snoop Dogg and more were all on the set. The song is off of Jeezy’s mixtape, It’s […]

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The world of music has lost another giant. Jazz pianist Alex Bugnon has confirmed that his uncle Donald Byrd died on Monday at the age…

Dwight Errington Meyers had a way with words whether he was rhyming or not. “God gave me a gift to put people at ease,” said…

According to several sources Doo-Wop and funk artist Jimmy Castor has died at the age of 64. Details of his death are still forthcoming. Castor found success as both a solo musician and as the leader of the Jimmy Castor Bunch. While his music spanned many genres (hence his nickname “The Everything Man”)  he was […]

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Hip-Hop producer Pete Rock recently spoke to BET.com about the loss of his cousin Heavy D, who was instrumental in launching his career. “Heavy was our world,” said Pete, 41. “The craziest, funniest guy to be around.” Here is an excerpt of his memories of Heavy D : Hev lost two brothers and Troy [Heavy’s […]

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A private funeral will be held for rapper Heavy D on Friday November 18th at Grace Baptist church in his hometown of Mt. Vernon. A public viewing will take place the day before from noon to 6pm. Dwight “Heavy D” Myers died on November 8th at the age of 44. He was pronounced dead at […]