Obituaries

The funeral for Daunte Wright, one of the most recent victims of preventable police violence against unarmed Black people, was set to take place Thursday in Minneapolis.

NBA legend and former Chicago Bull Scottie Pippen lost his eldest child, Antron Pippen at the age of 33 years old. The news was shared via Scottie Pippen’s social media. According to Scottie Pippen, his son Antron by Karen McCollum would have been an NBA player himself if it hadn’t suffered from chronic asthma.

The former Bad Boy rapper scored hits under Diddy with "Whoa!" as well as released his lauded debut album, 'Life Story' in 1999.

Hip-Hop has lost another great artist way too soon. Black Rob of Bad Boy Records and "Whoa" fame has passed away.

BET’s Baldwin Hills star Gerren Taylor passed away in her sleep on April 11, 2021.

Celebrity News

Hip-Hop culture across the globe is in mourning after the untimely passing of DMX. Many were close with the rapper, but one longtime collaborator particularly close to Dark Man X was Swizz Beatz, who eulogized his late friend.

One of the more gifted artists of his generation, X was defined by his music and honesty, even as his demons became part of his story.

Philip served as the longest consort in English history upon his death.

To say Charles was well respected would be an understatement, with news of her unexpected passing rocking many to the core. The daughter of Haitian immigrants, Charles brought her passion for justice with her from the courtroom into the studio.

Hastings was one of Florida's most senior members in Congress and represented majority Black communities outside of Miami.