Fourteen years ago, Big Pun passed away but his legacy still lives on. Not only for being one of the most lyrically gifted rappers ever, but for also for being the guy he claimed he was on his records.
Twelve former members of Florida A&M University’s Marching 100 band are being charged with manslaughter for the 2011 hazing death of drum major Robert Champion. Ten of the 12 accused were previously charged with felony hazing last May, but the prosecution announced today (March 4) that the charges have been upgraded to manslaughter. Additionally, two more […]
Brian Jones, will be the first of 12 former Florida A&M marching band members to be sentenced for his involvement in the “crossing Bus C” fatal hazing of 26-year-old Robert Champion. The 23-year-old pleaded no contest to felony hazing charges and attests that he was not one of the 100 marching band members aboard the bus, […]
Chris Lighty, who had been instrumental to the careers of some of Hip-Hop’s biggest stars through his company Violator Management, has passed away. Lighty was a manager to the stars, overseeing the careers of such artists like The Jungle Brothers, Diddy, Mariah Carey, 50 Cent, Q-Tip, Nas, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes and a countless amount of […]
I remember the first time (and last) time I saw Amy Winehouse alive. I was covering Lollapalooza in 2007, and the main attraction at Chicago’s Grant Park was none other than the British invasion herself. Winehouse had long captivated fans across the pond with her raspy, often pain-stricken voice, but it wasn’t until the release […]
Even in death Rodney King may not be able to find the peace he was desperately searching for. The 47-year-old died of an apparent accidental drowning a week ago, but has yet to be laid to rest, as word comes that his family is having trouble paying for his funeral. According to TMZ, the King […]
Legendary New York City radio personality Hal Jackson has died, he was 96. The longtime broadcaster at Manhattan’s WBLS, succumbed to an undisclosed illness, according to the radio station. “WBLS is deeply saddened to announce that Hal Jackson has passed away this afternoon due to illness,” read a statement on the company’s website. “He was 96 years old. […]
Beyoncé has responded to the passing of disco queen, Donna Summer, whom she noted as one of her musical inspirations. The new mom– recently named People Magazine’s most beautiful person–took to her personal website to release a statement on the death of the 63-year-old, which came after an 10-month bout with cervical cancer. “She was much more […]
As expected, the untimely death of Adam “MCA” Yauch has landed the Beastie Boys back on the charts. Seven of the Hip-Hop trio’s albums have found their way to the Billboard Hot 200, including their 1986 Licensed To Ill debut, hitting the No. 18 spot pushing 19,100 units in the last week. Other albums seeing […]
The Hip-Hop world is still reeling from the death of Beastie Boys member Adam “MCA” Yauch who lost his battle with cancer early Friday (may 4). News of the 47-year-old’s death pierced the hearts of music fans, and artist alike, with many taking to Twitter and releasing statements expressing their condolences. One person touched by […]
Pennsylvania Woman Keeps Embalmed Corpses Of Husband & Twin Sister In Home A 91-year-old Pennsylvania widow was found to be living with her husband and twin sister. Unfortunately, the relationship was awkward because both of them were deceased. Jean Stevens had the embalmed corpses of her loved ones dug up and stored at her house. […]
