The lovely Jasmine Guy was filling in for Monie Love, when she and Ed Lover were celebrating the life and work of the late Tommy Ford, best known for his character, “Tommy,” on the popular sitcom, “Martin.” Ed recalls going to fashion week in Jamaica a few years ago and meeting Tommy for the first […]
Multi-faceted entertainer Geoffrey Holder, most famous as the “uncola” spokesman for 7 UP in the 1970s and 80s and for the role of Nelson in the Eddie Murphy-starring…
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…
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…
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…
Hours before rapper Chris “Mac Daddy” Kelly died in an Atlanta hospital, the former Kris Kross member was hanging out with his friends, recording songs…
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”)Â he was […]
Legendary hip-hop music executive Sylvia Robinson, co-founder of Sugar Hill Records, has died. In addition to her work on the business side of music, she was also a singer, musician, music producer. Sugar Hill Records was the label home to many of early hip-hop’s most successful artists, like the Sugar Hill Gang and Grandmaster Flash […]
Nick Ashford, one-half of the legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson, has died at age 70. His former publicist told the Associated Press that the singer and songwriter died in a New York City hospital on Monday. He had undergone radiation treatment for throat cancer. Ashford & Simpson were known for their hit “Solid” […]
London Police say Amy Winehouse, the troubled songstress who struggled with alcohol and drug addiction, has been found dead in her London apartment. Officials confirm that a 27 year old female was pronounced dead at the home in Camden Square in northern London. A cause of death has not been determined. Amy Winehouse released her […]
According to his U.K. publisher Jamie Byng (via The Daily Swarm), Gil Scott-Heron, the celebrated poet, musician, and author, died today. He was 62 years old. Scott-Heron’s cause of death remains unknown. The influential poet and musician is often credited with being one of the progenitors of hip-hop, and is best known for the spoken-word […]
The remaining group members of Cali Swag District will attend the funeral of slain member M Bone today (May 27th). The rapper born Montae Talbert, was gunned down in front of a liquor store in Inglewood, California on May 15th. Cali Swag District rose to national prominence with their hit single, “Teach Me How To […]
