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Rest Well, Light Sleeper: Saafir, Bay Area Hip-Hop Rapper, Has Died
According to an Instagram post from Xzibit, Bay Area rapper Saafir has died, after reports surfaced that Saafir suffered from health issues.
Quincy Jones, Award-Winning Legendary Producer, Dies At 91
Quincy Jones, an award-winning record producer, songwriter and arranger, has died at the age of 91 on Sunday (November 3).
Hip-Hop Mourns The Loss Of Kaseem “KA” Ryan
Hip-Hop fans and artists alike are mourning the untimely death of Brooklyn rapper and FDNY chief, Kaseem "KA" Ryan.
Cissy Houston, Award-Winning Singer & Mother Of Whitney Houston, Dies At 91
Cissy Houston, a Grammy Award-winning Gospel singer and mother of the late Whitney Houston, has died at the age of 91. The post Cissy Houston, Award-Winning Singer & Mother Of Whitney Houston, Dies At 91 appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Tito Jackson, Elder Brother Of Michael Jackson & Member Of Jackson 5, Dies At 70
Tito Jackson, elder brother of Michael Jackson and a member of the Jackson 5, has died at the age of 70 according to a post from his sons. The post Tito Jackson, Elder Brother Of Michael Jackson & Member Of Jackson 5, Dies At 70 appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Frankie Beverly, Singer & Founder Of Maze Band, Has Died
Frankie Beverly, the founder of the popular soul and funk band Maze, has died at the age of 77 according to a family statement. The post Frankie Beverly, Singer & Founder Of Maze Band, Has Died appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Rich Homie Quan Reportedly Dead At 34, Xitter Reacts To Tragic News
Rich Homie Quan, a popular rapper out of Atlanta and affiliated with Birdman and Young Thug, has reportedly died at the age of 34. The post Rich Homie Quan Reportedly Dead At 34, Xitter Reacts To Tragic News appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Joe Bryant, Father Of Kobe Bryant, Dies At 69
Nicknamed Jellybean, Joe Bryant died as a result of a massive stroke according to reports. He was a native of Philadelphia, Pa.
Richard Simmons Has Died At The Age Of 76
Richard Simmons, a fitness guru with an outsized personality and infectious energy, has died at the age of 76
X Remembers New York Basketball Star Corey “Homicide” Williams
New York basketball star Corey "Homicide" Williams, who made his mark overseas professionally in the NBL, has died from cancer.
Gylan Kain, Founding Member Of The Last Poets, Has Died
Gylan Kain, a founding member of The Last Poets, has died at the age of 81 in the Netherlands according to a new report.
Norman Lear, Producer Of ‘Good Times’ & More, Has Died
Norman Lear, a screenwriter, comedy writer, and producer responsible for several hit television shows, has died at 101.
