T.C. Izlam, the former Minister of Information for the Zulu Nation and Hip-Hop veteran who walked with some of the culture’s masters, has died. According to sources close to him, T.C. Izlam was killed in Atlanta although details are largely scant at the moment.
Educated Rapper, also known as EMD, achieved fame as a member of 80’s Hip-Hop quartet UTFO and their “Roxanne, Roxanne” smash. The Hip-Hop community gathered in mourning this weekend after news surfaced that the rapper, born Jeffrey Campbell, passed away over the weekend after a battle with cancer according to reports.
Chris Cornell, the frontman, and guitarist for Seattle Grunge band Soundgarden has died at the age of 52. Reps for Cornell say that the family is shocked by his death, and police in Detroit are investigating the matter as an apparent suicide although an official report has yet to surface.
Famed herbal healer, pathologist, and naturalist Dr. Sebi reportedly has died while in custody. While details surrounding Sebi’s death are slowly developing, Twitter has reacted with a wave of condolences.
The music world suffered yet another untimely blow as Philadelphia R&B and Soul legend Billy Paul died over the weekend. Paul, who enjoyed a series of highs and lows in his long career, was 81 at the time of his passing.
Doug Banks, a beloved radio and television personality in Chicago, died Monday from complications related to diabetes. Banks was a popular fixture on radio stations by way of his nationally-syndicated show and supporters are fondly honoring the longtime disc jockey.
Hip-Hop has lost yet another legendary figure in rapper and A Tribe Called Quest member Malik “Phife Dawg” Taylor. The news was confirmed early Wednesday morning after a tweet from DJ Chuck Chillout was published mourning the artist.
The journalism world was rocked by the news that rising star Michael Feeney, a former reporter who worked for the New York Daily News, died over the weekend. Feeny, who was just about to start a new gig with CNN, was 32.
The passing of Natalie Cole on Dec. 31 stunned her longtime fans and supporters. On Thursday, the family of celebrated vocalist released details on what caused her untimely passing.
DJ Timbuck2, a popular Chicago DJ who advocated on the behalf of local artists, has died at the age of 34. DJ Timbuck2 passed away Saturday (Dec. 19) after battling cancer.
A cast member of the Sundance documentary series Brick City was shot and killed this past Monday (Dec. 7). Darel “Creep” Evans, a former gang member who worked on anti-violence issues, was 33.
According to retired porn starlet Jada Fire, fellow former porn star Stacey Cash has died. While details are scant at the moment, it has been reported that Cash was 35 years of age.
