RIP
Legendary Juice Crew Crooner TJ Swan Passes Away At 57
Known for rocking shiny silk shirts and designer Bally shoes, TJ Swan made a name for himself as part of the legendary Juice Crew which gave us Hip-Hop icons such as Roxanne Shanté, Biz Markie and Big Daddy Kane amongst many others.
Peter Sinfield, King Crimson co-founder and lyricist, dead at 80
He also penned songs for Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Celine Dion, and Cher, among others. Peter Sinfield, King Crimson Co-Founder and Lyricist, Dead at 80 Spencer Kaufman
John Amos, ‘Good Times’ Actor, Passes Away, Black Xitter Salutes OG TV Dad
John Amos, the actor famed for portraying James Evans on Good Times, amongst other roles, has passed away. He was 83. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Variety (@variety) Variety reports that Amos’ reps confirmed that he actually passed away over a month ago, on August 21, in Los Angeles from natural […] The post John Amos, ‘Good Times’ Actor, Passes Away, Black Xitter Salutes OG TV Dad appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Dikembe Mutombo Passes Away At 58, Xitter Salutes The Legend
Dikembe Mutombo, the shot-blocking NBA legend and member of its Hall of Fame, has passed away. He was only 58. Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo has passed away at 58 years old due to brain cancer. pic.twitter.com/taDWSFeCQE — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 30, 2024 NBA analyst Shams Charania reported that Mutombo passed away from […] The post Dikembe Mutombo Passes Away At 58, Xitter Salutes The Legend appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
James Earl Jones Passes Away At 93
The iconic film legend James Earl Jones has passed. He was 93. It’s a sad in the world, the universe and a galaxy far away. Deadline confirms, via his reps, that Jones passed away on Modnay morning (Sept. 9) at his Dutchess County, NY, home. The voice behind cinema’s greatest villain. Rest In Peace James […] The post James Earl Jones Passes Away At 93 appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Fatman Scoop Passes Away At 53, Xitter Mourns The Legend
Fatman Scoop, born Isaac Freeman III, has reportedly passed away. He was 53. The CT Insider reports that Scoop’s tour manager confirmed his passing. On Friday evening (August 30), Scoop reportedly suffered some type of medical emergency while on stage at the Hamden Town Center Park in Connecticut. CPR was performed before he was transported […] The post Fatman Scoop Passes Away At 53, Xitter Mourns The Legend appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
Mega Popular Texas Artist BeatKing Passes Away At 39
RIP, Clubgodzilla. The post Mega Popular Texas Artist BeatKing Passes Away At 39 appeared first on Hip-Hop Wired.
DJ Polo of Kool G. Rap & DJ Polo Fame Passes Away
DJ Polo, born Thomas E. Pough, of Kool G. Rap & DJ Polo fame has passed away. Word of DJ Polo’s untimely passing began circulating online on July 27. Fellow rap pioneer Eric B took to social media to pay his condolences. “My brother DJ POLO we had some great times you will never […]
Carl Weathers Dead At 76, Social Media Salutes Acting Legend
Carl Weathers—the actor famed for roles such as Apollo Creed in the Rocky franchise and the eponymous character Action Jackson—has passed away. He was 76. Apollo Creed and Rocky’s iconic training montage. Rest in Peace Carl Weathers (1948 – 2024) pic.twitter.com/DWhRpTzPck — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) February 2, 2024 On Friday (Feb. 2), Weathers’ family announced his […]
Colin Burgess, original AC/DC drummer, dies at 77
The drummer was also a member of the Australian band The Masters Apprentices. Colin Burgess, Original AC/DC Drummer, Dies at 77 Spencer Kaufman
The Black Shows Norman Lear Changed TV Culture With
The highly respected television producer and writer Norman Lear died at the age of 101 earlier this week, leaving behind a storied body of work which includes prominent Black sitcoms such as "Good Times" & "The Jeffersons".
Myles Goodwyn, frontman of April Wine, dies at 75
The veteran rocker had stepped away from touring with the band earlier this year. Myles Goodwyn, Frontman of April Wine, Dies at 75 Spencer Kaufman
