RIP Sparky D: DJ Premier, MC Sha Rock & Others Remember The Pioneering Female Battle Rapper
Hip-Hop is mourning Sparky D, the pioneering MC whose fearless battle rhymes during the Roxanne Wars helped reshape the role of women in rap.
Journalist Tony Brown Dies At 93 Leaving Behind A Legacy That Changed Black Media Forever
Tony Brown transformed American television and journalism through decades of fearless reporting, education and advocacy that reshaped Black media.
Drake Honors Tay Keith In A Way Everybody Respected
Drake is mourning the loss of producer Tay Keith, and his brief but powerful tribute serves as a reminder…it is bigger than Hip-Hop.
Danny Simmons, Artist, Poet, Brother Of Russell Simmons & Rev Run, Has Died
Danny Simmons, the acclaimed artist, poet and longtime creative mentor whose influence reached far beyond his famous family, has died, leaving behind a lasting legacy of compassion and artistic expression.
Freddie Gibbs Mourns Father Warren Tipton, Singer Who Competed Against Michael Jackson
The passing of Warren Tipton reveals a remarkable story connecting Freddie Gibbs, The Chi-Lites, MJ and the musical legacy of Gary, Indiana.
Afrika Bambaataa Dead: Hip-Hop Pioneer & Universal Zulu Nation Founder Dies At 68
Hip-Hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa, a founding architect of the culture whose legacy spans both global innovation and deep controversy, has reportedly died.
Dipset Affiliate Jha Jha, Known For Jim Jones & Diddy Song, Passes Away
Jha Jha, the Dipset affiliate known for her appearance on the Jim Jones and Diddy track “What You Been Drinking,” has reportedly passed away.
RIP Lord Sear: DJ Is Remembered As A Defining Voice Of Eminem’s Shade 45
Steve Watson – Lord Sear to the world – helped shape rap broadcasting through decades of radio dominance, hosting, artist collaborations and contributions to Hip-Hop
Rick Ross Reportedly Upset Following Lil Poppa’s Tragic Death
Rick Ross and his family reportedly had deep respect for Lil Poppa and may have even planned a major deal before the young Florida rapper’s tragic death.
Bob Power, 74, Passes Away After Shaping The Sound Of A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, Erykah Badu & More
Bob Power was the master engineer behind A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots and D’Angelo and he helped shape a generation of sound and soul.
Snoop Dogg’s Daughter Cori Broadus Confirms Heartbreaking Death Of Infant Daughter
Cori Broadus is mourning the loss of her daughter after months of hope.
XXL & The Source Founding Editor James Bernard’s Cause Of Death Revealed
New Jersey officials say James Bernard died by suicide, resolving a 17-month disappearance that had remained unexplained until now.
XXL & The Source Magazine Founding Editor James Bernard Dies
James Bernard, one of the original architects who helped turn Hip-Hop journalism into a force, has passed away.
Nikki Giovanni: Revered Poet, Activist & Educator Dies At 81
We mourn the loss of beloved poet, activist and educator Nikki Giovanni.
MF DOOM: Is The Hospital Looking To Avoid Costly Lawsuit?
MF Doom’s family might be considering a lawsuit against the hospital that has admitted he did not receive good care when he died.
The Inspiration Of Yasiin Bey’s “My Umi Says” Passes Away
Hip-Hop sends its condolences to rapper Mos Def after the death of his mother.
Nipsey Hussle’s Killer Gets A Hit-Like Judgement In Court
RIP NIP! A judge seemingly condemned Eric Holder, the murderer of Nipsey, to the worst life or death under the sun.
Guess Who Dave Chappelle Really Loves?
Dave Chapelle showed a lot of love for a certain blue-eyed soul singer at SXSW in Austin.
Did King Von Put $100K To Get FBG Duck Murdered?
King Von stands accused of putting $50k on FBG Duck’s head and when it didn’t happen, he doubled it. See the rumors and the alleged FBI docs.
Gangsta Boo Was Working On A Book & Album Before Dying
Gangsta Boo had big plans for the future before she passed away. She had a book and an album for 2023.
