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West Coast Rapper Coolio Dead At 59
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 5 hours ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first ...
Talented R&B Vocalist Jesse Powell Has Died
Written By D.L. Chandler , Senior Editor Posted 52 mins ago @dlchandler123 D.L. Chandler is a veteran of the Washington D.C. metro writing scene, working as a journalist, reporter, and culture critic. Initially freelancing at iOne Digital in 2010, he officially joined the iOne team in 2017 where he currently works as a Senior Editor for Cassius Life and Hip-Hop Wired. D.L. covers a variety of topics including breaking news, politics, Hip-Hop music and culture, fashion, and Black history. He currently heads the SPIRIT.ED column for Cassius Life, which focuses on adult beverages and their history. D.L. has worked in the past for MTV News, Billboard, and several other publications. His first big break in journalism came with the now-defunct Politically Black in 1999, the nation’s first ...
PnB Rock, ‘Fleek’ Rapper, Dies at 30
PnB Rock, the rapper best known for hit songs “Selfish” and “Fleek,” has died at the age of 30, law enforcement officials confirm. The rapper was gunned down at Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles in a robbery attempt in Inglewood on Monday afternoon at around 1:20 pm. He was pronounced dead less than an hour later. A graphic video that circulated online earlier today showed the rapper lying in a pool of his own blood. Born Rakim Allen on Dec. 9, 1991 in Philadelphia, the rapper first appeared on the national radar in 2014 when he was just 19. PnB Rock released his first mixtape, which he made while in prison where he was serving a 33-month sentence for drug possession. He signed with Atlantic Records in 2015. That same year, he released his breakthrough single “Jealous” which featured Fetty Wa...
London Drill Rapper M Lo Dead At 29
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Twitter Screenshot / Twitter M Lo, a London rapper who performed music within the Drill scene, was shot over the weekend and succumbed to his wounds. According to reports, M Lo leaves behind a pair of young daughters. According to the Evening Standard, M Lo, whose real name is Maximillian Kusi-Owusu, was found early Sunday (September 4) morning suffering from gunshot wounds. Upon being sent to a nearby hospital, the man died three hours later after being found by the authorities. A 29-year-old suspect was arrested and later released according to accounts from Scotland Yard. More from The Evening Standard: A family friend told The Standard: “Fame never changed Max. He’s a very straightforward, energetic and down-to-earth human being. “He was extremely tale...
Q Lazzarus, Singer of ‘Goodbye Horses,’ Dies at 61
Diane Luckey, known as Q Lazzarus, died at the age of 61. Luckey is best known for her 1988 track “Goodbye Horses,” which was prominently featured in the 1990 film The Silence of the Lambs. The song was used in the scene where serial killer Buffalo Bill eerily talks to himself in the mirror. At the end of July, an obituary published in the Asbury Park Press stated the New Jersey native died on July 19 after a brief illness. Eva Aridjis, a friend of Luckey’s, confirmed her death to Rolling Stone. [embedded content][embedded content] Luckey was born on Dec. 12, 1960 in Neptune, New Jersey. She moved to New York City when she was 18 and began working at Sigma Sounds Studio as a backup singer. She began performing and recording under her alias, Q Lazzarus, in the ’80s with her backup band the ...
Darryl Hunt, The Pogues Bassist, Dies at 72
Darryl Hunt, the bassist for the Irish rock band the Pogues, died at the age of 72. The band confirmed the news of Hunt’s death on their social media channels. According to the statement “We are saddened beyond words. Our Darryl passed away yesterday afternoon in London,” the statement said. The cause of death has not been revealed. View this post on Instagram You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.
Mo Ostin, Legendary Warner Bros Records Executive, Dies at 95
Mo Ostin, the legendary Warner Bros Records executive, died on Sunday night in his sleep at the age of 95. Born on March 27, 1927, Ostin’s first job in the music business was working at Verve Records. In 1960, Reprise Records founder Frank Sinatra hired him to be the label’s general manager. Later that decade, the company was bought by Warner Bros. Records. In the early ’60s, Ostin signed the Kinks and Jimi Hendrix following his Monterey Pop Festival set in 1968. Ostin was named Warner-Reprise’s president in 1970 and was upped to CEO in 1972. During his tenure, Ostin worked with an all-star group of musicians, including Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Fleetwood Mac, Grateful Dead, Tom Petty, Bonnie Raitt, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day. Paul Simon, Van Morrison, and Van Halen. He left Warner ...
South African Netflix Star Busisiwe “Busi” Lurayi Has Died
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Busi Lurayi / @busi_lurayi Busi Lurayi, a South African movie and stage actor, suddenly died over the weekend according to a statement from the agency that repped her. Lurayi might be best known to American audiences for her star turn in the Netflix comedy series, How To Ruin Christmas. As reported via Sowetan Live, a South African outlet, reported on Lurayi’s passing after the actor’s talent agency, Eye Media Artists, issued a statement on behalf of the Lurayi family. From Eye Media Artists: Busisiwe passed away suddenly and was pronounced dead at her residence on Sunday by medical personnel. The reason for her death is still unknown as we await the results of the autopsy report. “We humbly request that you allow us as the family to come to terms with th...
DJ 50 Grand, The Notorious B.I.G. Collaborator, Has Died
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Al Pereira / Getty DJ 50 Grand, who was an integral part in the rise of The Notorious B.I.G., has died. 50 Gran, as he was also known, posted to his Instagram page just under a week ago celebrating with friends and family in the music industry. Lil Cease, a longtime compatriot of B.I.G., shared the news of DJ 50 Grand’s passing to his Instagram page, noting that the pair just celebrated the 50th birthday of the late rapper in New York. Related Stories “This One Hurt Man !! We Was Literally Was Just Celebrating Wit You For Big Smh!! Wouldn’t Be No Big If It Wasn’t For You!! We Love You 50 Grand & Your Gonna Be Missed!! @kevin50grangriffin #RipDj50Grand #Big1stDJ,” read the caption of Cease’s post, which can be seen below. The story of how 50 Gran and B...
DJ 50 Grand, The Notorious B.I.G. Collaborator, Has Died
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Al Pereira / Getty DJ 50 Grand, who was an integral part in the rise of The Notorious B.I.G., has died. 50 Gran, as he was also known, posted to his Instagram page just under a week ago celebrating with friends and family in the music industry. Lil Cease, a longtime compatriot of B.I.G., shared the news of DJ 50 Grand’s passing to his Instagram page, noting that the pair just celebrated the 50th birthday of the late rapper in New York. Related Stories “This One Hurt Man !! We Was Literally Was Just Celebrating Wit You For Big Smh!! Wouldn’t Be No Big If It Wasn’t For You!! We Love You 50 Grand & Your Gonna Be Missed!! @kevin50grangriffin #RipDj50Grand #Big1stDJ,” read the caption of Cease’s post, which can be seen below. The story of how 50 Gran and B...
Former No Limit Rapper Skull Duggery Has Reportedly Died
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: No Limit Records / Penalty Skull Duggery, a rapper who found fame as a member of Master P‘s No Limit Records, has reportedly died. Reports are scant at the moment but a fellow New Orleans artist made a tweet suggesting Skull Duggery passed away. Skull Duggery Was A Former No Limit Records Artist On Sunday (June 5) in the early morning hours, Fiend shared a tweet that pointed to the passing of Duggery. “Rest In Peace Skull Duggery….damn,” the tweet read. Curren$y was among several dozen people that replied to the tweet. Duggery’s real name was Andrew Jordan and he went on to release Hoodlum Fo’ Life in 1996 and These Wicked Streets in 1998. They were the only two albums released via No Limit. Duggery went on to release 3rd Ward Stepper in 2000 and his fina...
Tytyana Miller, Daughter Of Master P, Has Died
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paul Archuleta / Getty Tytyana Miller, the daughter of rapper Percy “Master P” Miller, has reportedly died. Tytyana publicly battled substance addiction, but the cause of death remains unknown. Master P and his son Romeo Miller both took to social media to honor the life of their loved one over the weekend. From Master P’s Instagram page: Our family is dealing with an overwhelming grief for the loss of my daughter Tytyana. We respectfully request some privacy so that our family can grieve. We appreciate all of the prayers love and support. Mental illness & substance abuse is a real issue that we can’t be afraid to talk about. With God, we will get through this. #MyAngel Romeo Miller’s post was similar, with additional words for his sister in the end: ...
