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Ahmad Jamal, Legendary Jazz Pianist, Has Died

Ahmad Jamal, a legendary Jazz pianist who released a bevy of songs heavily sampled in the Hip-Hop sphere, has died after combating prostate cancer according to reports. Ahmad Jamal remained an active...

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Legendary Actor, Singer & Activist Harry Belafonte Has Died #HarryBelafonte

Harry Belafonte, an elegant actor, talented singer and activist, has died, according to the New York Times. Belafonte was best known for his dashing good looks and golden voice, but he was also...

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Jerry Springer, Tabloid TV Show Legend, Dead At 79

Jerry Springer, an early leader in the tabloid talk show and unscripted television space, has reportedly died. Springer, a former mayor of Cincinnati in the 1970s, engaged in a decades-long career as...

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Rising Rapper MoneySign Suede Fatally Stabbed In Prison

MoneySign Suede, a young rising rapper from Huntington Park, Calif., lost his life after he was reportedly stabbed in a shower while in prison and succumbed to the wounds. On Twitter, fans of...

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Claire Melendez, Featured On Griselda’s Shady Records Debut LP Cover, Has...

Claire Melendez, a woman who was featured on the cover of WWCD, the studio debut album of Griselda, has died. Westside Gunn, the co-founder of the Griselda collective, shared news of the passing of...

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Tina Turner, The “Queen Of Rock ‘N’ Roll,” Has Died #TinaTurner

Tina Turner, one of the most iconic entertainers of her era, has died according to still-developing reports. Known as the “Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll,” Tina Turner passed away in her home near Zurich,...

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Bill Lee, Father Of Spike Lee & Talented Musician, Has Died

Bill Lee, the father of famed director Spike Lee, and a talented Jazz musician, has died according to reports. Bill Lee worked with the likes of Harry Belafonte, Bob Dylan, and scored original music...

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Chris “Spanto” Printup Of Born X Raised Has Reportedly Died

Spanto might not be a household name to those outside of Los Angeles or the fashion world but to many, the brand he co-founded in Born X Raised was well known. Spanto, real name Chris Printup,...

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DJ Casper, “Cha Cha Slide” Creator, Dead At 58

DJ Casper released one of the most popular line dance songs ever in the “Cha Cha Slide” back in 2000, and it remains a mainstay at parties, weddings and large gatherings. DJ Casper, also known as Mr....

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The Black Godfather: Clarence Avant, Famed Entertainment Executive, Dies At 92

Clarence Avant, a famed executive who dedicated his working life to a wide range of entertainment interests, has died according to reports. Dubbed “The Black Godfather,” Clarence Avant stood both as a...

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Young Capone Reported Dead At 35 After Going Missing

Young Capone, a rapper with connections to Jermaine Dupri, has died after he was reported missing earlier this summer. Young Capone was reported missing in Chicago back in July but details of his...

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Steve Harwell, Former Lead Singer Of Smash Mouth, Dies At 56

Steve Harwell, the former lead singer of rock band Smash Mouth, died on Labor Day after dealing with a host of health complications over the years. Harwell retired from public life back in 2021 after...

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Matthew Perry Remembered On X By Fans Of ‘Friends’ Star #matthewperry

Matthew Perry, an actor who became one of the most recognizable television stars of his era, died over the weekend inside his home. Perry was one of the stars of the hit sitcom Friends, and fans of...

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Norman Lear, Producer Of ‘Good Times’&‘The Jeffersons,’ Has Died

Norman Lear, a screenwriter and producer behind several hit sitcoms that were huge in the 1970s, has died. Lear, who produced The Jeffersons and other beloved Black sitcoms, was involved with over 100...

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ESPN NFL Reporter Chris Mortensen Has Died

Chris Mortensen, a decorated sports journalist who worked as the NFL reporter for ESPN for over 30 years, passed away on Sunday (March 3) in the morning hours. The news about Chris Mortensen has since...

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Akira Toriyama, ‘Dragon Ball’ Creator, Dies At 68

Akira Toriyama, an influential figure in the world of anime and creator of the Dragon Ball franchise, died at the top of the month, according to reports. Akira Toriyama, who did not relish the...

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Gylan Kain, Founding Member Of The Last Poets, Has Died

Gylan Kain, a founding member of the famed spoken word group The Last Poets, has died as shared in a recently published report. The family of Kain did not initially release details of his death, which...

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Louis Gossett Jr., Famed Film & TV Actor, Has Died

Louis Gossett Jr., a celebrated actor who became the first Black man to win a Supporting Actor Academy Award, has died. Louis Gossett Jr. was also an Emmy Award winner for his appearance in the Roots...

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‘Gen V’ Actor Chance Perdomo Dies After Motorcycle Accident At 27

Chance Perdomo, an actor who starred in Prime Video’s The Boys spinoff series Gen V, died over the weekend. Perdomo, who was Afro-Latino, also starred in a popular Netflix series as well. Chance...

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O.J. Simpson Has Died At 76, X Shares Reactions

O.J. Simpson, a former NFL star running back who later in life went into acting and other ventures, has reportedly died according to a family statement. Via social media, the family of O.J. Simpson...

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