Famed director Spike Lee worked with the late, great Ruby Dee on films such as Jungle Fever and Do the Right Thing, and as news spread of her passing this week, Lee posted a few words on Instagram about the beloved actress and activist.
Rapper JayAre, of the group Cali Swag District, died June 6 at the age of 24. JayAre, born Cahron Childs, suffered from sickle cell anemia
Eunique Jones Gibson is the author and creator of “Because of Them We Can,” a campaign that used photographs of children dressed as iconic figures in black culture. The campaign is designed to celebrate the heritage of African Americans through it’s future–the youth.
DJ E-Z Rock, who rose to fame alongside his musical partner, Rob Base, in the late 1980s, has died. He was 46 years old. Born
Former WWF/WWE star, The Ultimate Warrior, has died. Born James Brian Hellwig, the wrestling icon reportedly collapsed at a hotel in Arizona around 6:00pm yesterday
Snoop Dogg‘s Uncle June Bugg has passed away. A popular fixture at Snoop’s shows for years, June Bugg died March 21 at the age of
Rapper and entrepreneur 50 Cent opened up about his estrangement from two of his oldest friends, and how his attitude contributed to the estrangement. The
An online drinking game called “Neknominate” has gone viral and is causing a threat to public health. The game is a combination of binge drinking,
Drake lashed out at music publication Rolling Stone after the iconic magazine replaced its Drake cover at the last minute with a tribute cover to
Her father was an icon and world-changer who moved mountains socially and politically. But her subdued grace was a reminder that, in spite of Nelson Mandela’s lofty legacy and persona, she is simply a daughter who has just lost her father.
A woman in Worcester, Mass. has been convicted in the murder of her 23-year-old pregnant friend. According to NY Daily News, Julie Corey, 39, was
A 16-year-old said she strangled her 43-year-old boyfriend during rough sex because he failed to use the safe word. According to AZ Central, the teenager
Hollywood lost one of its most talented performers this weekend with the sudden death of Oscar-winner Philip Seymour Hoffman. From his early appearances in the
Butt enhancements are becoming a popular way for women to achieve a more shapely figure, but the surgery can lead to sickness and death. According
Many young music fans may not be aware of Pete Seeger, the legendary folk singer-songwriter who passed away this week at age 94. But Seeger’s
Sad news to report in rap the community: Grand Hustle artist Doe B, 22, was gunned down late last night in Montgomery, Ala. Details still
The death of Three Six Mafia founding member Lord Infamous sent shockwaves through hip-hop overall, and the Memphis rap community in particular. His uncle and fellow Three Six Mafia bandmate/co-founder DJ Paul, spoke at-length to HipHopDX about the 40-year old’s unexpected death.
On Friday night, rapper Lord Infamous, one of the founding members of Oscar Award winning group Three 6 Mafia, died of an apparent heart attack
Junior Murvin, the reggae singer best known for writing the classic single “Police & Thieves,” has died in Jamaica. The 67-year old’s family has confirmed
The New Orleans native recently lost his father, and in a video posted online, Turk is venting about the lack of support he’s received from many of his former labelmates. Calling out Cash Money founders Baby and Slim Williams, as well as his former Hot Boys bandmate Lil Wayne, Turk blasts everyone for not showing him any love in the wake of the loss.
