Fred White died
Fred White was one of the early members of Earth, Wind & Fire and was a long-time drummer for the iconic group. He died on Jan. 1 at the age of 67. ;;;;;;;;
Gangsta Boo died
Hip-hop pioneer Gangsta Boo died on Jan. 1 in Memphis, Tenn. at the age of 43. She was one of the key members of the southern hip-hop group, Three 6 Mafia.” ;;;;;;;;
Homme lié à la mort du rappeur Tupac Shakur
Un homme lié aux évènements ayant mené à la mort de Tupac Shakur en 1996 a été inculpé pour meurtre vendredi à Las Vegas. Duane « Keffe D » Davis avait reconnu lui-même dans un livre et en entrevue avoir été présent lors de l’assassinat du rappeur new-yorkais. Mis à jour le 29 septembre Un grand jury a inculpé Davis pour meurtre avec usage d’une
Mike Williams died
Former NFL wide receiver Mike Williams died September 12 at the age of 36. After a construction accident that left him partially paralyzed, Williams was hospitalized in the ICU. Drafter in 2010, he played for the Tampa Buccaneers for four years and the Buffalo Bills for one. ;;;;;;;;
Ron Cephas Jones died
Emmy-winning actor Ron Cephas Jones died on August 19 at the age of 66. He died due to a “long-standing pulmonary issue.” Known for his role in This Is Us, Jones appeared in many other notable shows and movies including Mr. Robot, The Get Down, Luke Cage, Half Nelson, Dog Days, and Dolemite Is My Name. ;;;;;;;;
Chico Del Vec, Junior M.A.F.I.A. died.
One of the founding members of the rap group Junior M.A.F.I.A. reportedly died on August 14. His cause of death has not been shared. The group was known for working closely with legendary rapper Notorious B.I.G., who was also a part of the group. Their 1995 debut album, Conspiracy, produced two successful hits: “Players Anthem” and “Get Money.” ;;;;;;;;
Rapper Magoo died
Magoo Rapper Magoo died on Aug. 13 at the age of 50. No cause of death has been provided. Magoo was a Virginia MC who was a close collaborator with Timbaland. The Virginia duo worked together on many songs and even released an album together in 1997 titled, Welcome to Our World. ;;;;;;;;
Clarence Avant died
Known as the “Black Godfather” of music and entertainment, Clarence Avant, died on August 13 at 92. No cause of death has been shared. Throughout his career as a music executive, helped start the careers of many artists, most notably, Bill Withers. ;;;;;;;;
Ray Lewis III died
Ray Lewis III, the son of NFL Hall of Famer Ray Lewis, died from a dangerous combination of drugs. He was 28. He attempted to follow in his father’s footsteps, by playing football at the University of Miami, but eventually transferred and played for Coastal Carolina and Virginia Union. ;;;;;;;;
YNG Cheese was a Philadelphia rapper died
The son of well-known podcaster Gillie Da Kid. He was killed in a triple shooting on July 20. He was only 25 years old. ;;;;;;;;
Mutulu Shakur died
Tupac’s stepfather and renowned activist Mutulu Shakur died on July 7 at the age of 72. He died of cancer just six months after he was freed from prison. ;;;;;;;;
Christine King Farris died
The last living sibling of Dr. Martin Luther, Jr., Christine King Farris, died on June 29 at 95. She was the oldest child of Martin Luther King, Sr., and her life “overflowed with acts of service, love, and education.” Along with Coretta Scott King, she helped create the King Center and the MLK Memorial Library in June 1968. ;;;;;;;;
Larry “Gator” Rivers died
Harlem Globetrotters legend Larry “Gator Rivers” died on June 29 at 73 from Cancer. While he was known as a wizard with the ball in his hands, he later became a politician, becoming a county commissioner in Savannah, GA. ;;;;;;;;
Clark Haggans died
Former NFL linebacker Clark Haggans died on June 19 at 46. His cause of death is still unknown. During his 13-year NFL career, Haggans played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Arizona Cardinals, and the San Francisco 49ers. He won a Super Bowl in 2005 as a member of the Steelers. ;;;;;;;;
John Beasley died
John Beasley was a veteran actor who performed in roles for more than 30 years. He died on May 30 at 79. He passed away while undergoing tests on his liver in his hometown of Omaha, Neb. He was known for his roles in Rudy, The General’s Daughter, The Purge: Anarchy, and Sinister 2. ;;;;;;;;
Bill Lee the father of Spike Lee died
Bill Lee, an accomplished composer, jazz bassist and the father of Spike Lee, died on Wednesday at the age of 94. While he recorded countless solo albums, he was known for his work in his son’s early movies, including “She’s Gotta Have It,” “School Daze,” “Do the Right Thing” and “Mo’ Better Blues.” ;;;;;;;;
Tina Turner died
Beloved singer Tina Turner died on May 24 at the age of 83. The “What’s Love Got To Do With It” singer has been fighting illness since 2016 when she was diagnosed with intestinal cancer in 2016. She also had a kidney transplant in 2017. Known as the “Queen of Rock and Roll,” Turner was a star in the industry since the
Harry Belafonte died
Harry Belafonte died at 96 on April 25 of congestive heart failure. Not only was he an accomplished singer, actor, and entertainer, but he was also a fierce civil rights activist. He once said, “I was an activist long before I became an artist. They both service each other, but the activism is first.” ;;;;;;;;
Otis Redding III died
The son of the iconic soul singer, Otis Redding III, died on April 20 at the age of 59 after a long battle with cancer. Like his father, Redding III became an artist and was a longtime member of The Redding in the 1980s along with his brother, Dexter, and cousin, Mark Lockett. ;;;;;;;;
Brandon Smiley died
The son of veteran radio personality Rickey Smiley, Brandon, died on Jan. 29. At the young age of 32. Rickey shared the news of his son’s death on his Instagram. ;;;;;;;;