The world of professional wrestling has lost one of its pioneers in Rocky “Soulman” Johnson, who made history as one-half of the first Black tag-team champions in the WWE. The father of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson passed on Wednesday (Jan. 15).
New Orleans and the Hip-Hop nation abroad are gathered in mourning and in celebrating the life of Bounce music legend, 5th Ward Weebie. The rapper born Jerome Cosey, passed from a heart attack according to published reports.
Mama Cax, a model who made waves in the industry due to slaying runways despite her disability, has passed away at the age of 30. Rihanna and others in the fashion industry offered tribute to the Haitian-born model who was an inspiration for many.
As the world continues to reel from the news that Rep. Elijah Cummings has passed, a gathering call of remembrance of the longtime politician is currently growing. On Twitter, several hashtags have cropped up in honor of the Maryland congressman and we’ve combed through the responses.
Jessye Norman, one of the leading voices of opera who won several awards by way of her immense talent, has died. Norman was one of the few Black superstars of the genre who wished to see more diversity in her field.
The dancehall and acting community lost a beloved figure in Louie Rankin. Rankin, who is best known for roles in the films Shottas and Belly, has reportedly succumbed to injuries he suffered in Ontario, Canada with early accounts stating he was in a car accident.
The Hip-Hop community is gathered in mourning after it was revealed that Jimmy Spicer has passed away at the age of 61. Best known for his classic single “The Adventures of Super Rhyme,” Spicer remained a vital figure in the Hip-Hop community.
The music world is gathered in mourning after news that songwriter LaShawn “Big Shiz” Daniels has passed away. Daniels, 41, was responsible for a number of hit songs from the likes of Brandy, Destiny’s Child, Michael Jackson, Beyoncé and more.
A member of Atlanta Hip-Hop group Dem Franchise Boyz has passed away, apparently from complications related to cancer. Buddie, born Gerald Tiller, passed away on Sunday, August 25.
The literary world lost one of its brightest figures on Monday night (August 5) after reports came forth that Toni Morrison has died. The award-winning writer produced a number of fiction and non-fiction titles of significant influence, and news of her passing is just beginning to circulate among her adoring fans.
Art Neville, a founding member of both the Neville Brothers and influential Funk band The Meters, died at the age of 81 on Monday (July 22). According to reports, the New Orleans passed peacefully with his wife by his side.
Pernell Whitaker, a four-weight world champion, was one of the best defensive boxers of his era. Fight fans from around the world are joined in mourning after news that the man known as Sweet Pea was struck by a vehicle Sunday night (July 14) in his native Virginia, dying from his injuries.
