Chuck Norris became a conservative mouthpiece in the latter part of his career, including supporting right-leaning conspiracy theories.
Kiki Shepard served as co-host of the popular Showtime At The Apollo from 1987 to 2002, along with roles in TV and film.
Lord Sear, a longtime fixture in Hip-Hop culture, worked as a DJ and hosted a radio show on Eminem's Shade45 SiriusXM channel.
Bob Power, a longtime recording engineer who worked with major Hip-Hop acts such as A Tribe Called Quest, D'Angelo, and more.
Mr. Complex, born Corey Robets, passed away on February 6. He was deeply connected to New York's underground Hip-Hop scene.
Grady Demond Wilson played the role of Lamont Sandford alongisde the late Redd Foxx, on the hit sitcom, Sanford and Son.
Sly Dunbar, a drummer, was a member of the prolific reggae production duo, Sly & Robbie, who worked with notable artists in the scene.
James Bernard, who served as an editor for XXL and The Source, was reported missing for 17 months before investigators uncovered the mystery.
Although details are still developing, police in the Massachusetts town of Chilmark confirmed John Forté's passing on Monday (January 12).
T.K. Carter's career began in the late 1970s, culminating into a variety of roles including a stint on The Steve Harvey Show, among others.
Detroit native Carl Carlton is best known for the hit songs "Everlasting Love" and "She's A Bad Mama Jama," among other tracks.
Jimmy Cliff was the star of the 1972 film The Harder They Come, which propelled reggae music around the globe.