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RIP: Donald Byrd 1932-2013
Jazz legend Donald Byrd has passed away at the age of 80, confirmed his nephew and fellow artist Alex Bugnon. Byrd, whose career spanned over 50 years, was a frontrunner in several music movements...
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J Dilla ft. Frank N Dank –“Anthem”
With “Dilla Day” just passing last week, the vaults are being opened on the late producer’s prodigious catalogue. “Anthem” was recorded circa 2001-2002 and features Dilla stepping behind the mic with...
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Lupe Fiasco –“Jonylah Forever”
She lives as long as we do. She will live forever. God bless your soul and the family you left behind. We Love You. The violence in Chicago has claimed another young life. In this case, it was the...
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Former Heavyweight Titlist Tommy Morrison Dies at 44
90s heavyweight contender and former WBO heavyweight champion Tommy Morrison has died at the age of 44 after an extended illness. According to his mother Diane, Morrison had been bed-ridden for the...
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[Video] RIP Black Hercules – 8 Essential Ken Norton Bouts
Late yesterday, the boxing world received sad news about the passing of Hall of Famer and popular 70s heavyweight contender and titlist Ken Norton. Most famous for being the second man to defeat...
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Rapsody –“Betty Shabazz” [Prod. by 9th Wonder]
It’s been a trend over the last year or two to make songs (with annoying chants) using the name of random celebrities. Nothing Rapsody does is random, and she adds a serious tone to this piece by...
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[Video] ‘Fresh Prince’ Star James ‘Uncle Phil’ Avery Dies
James Avery, most known for his role as the lovable but stressed patriarch/attorney Philip Banks on the Fresh Prince of Bel Air, has died at the age of 65. According to TMZ, Avery had been...
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[Photos] Mazaradi Fox Shot and Killed in Queens
Former G Unit affiliate Mazaradi Fox is dead after a ski-mask clad gunman fired into his SUV Friday afternoon in Queens. The 42-year-old Fox (Jamal Green) was accompanied by three other people who...
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Statik Selektah ft. Bun B x Jared Evan x Posdnous –“God Knows”
Dedicated to Robin Williams, Statik Selektah drops the latest track off his upcoming What Goes Around album (August 19). If you’re in the New York Tri-state area, Statik will have a August 18 release...
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Bad Culture Radio “The Ruckus” ft. Daniel Valdivia, RIP Dan Goossen,...
“The Ruckus” is back tonight with hosts Jeandra LeBeauf and Ryan Bivins. Here’s what’s on deck: RIP Dan Goossen – long time promoter Dan Goossen passes from complications of Lung Cancer Top Rank...
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[Video] Legacy – Remembering Stuart Scott
Stuart Scott, the iconic anchor at ESPN for 21 years, has died after three battles with cancer. He was 49 years old. Scott was a trailblazer in bringing much needed diversity to sports broadcasting,...
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Bobbi Kristina Dies at 22
Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown’s daughter Bobbi Kristina has died this evening in Atlanta. She was 22 years old. Kristina had been in hospice care since June 24 after family members were advised...
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Sean Price Passes Away at 43
Reports have been confirmed that Duck Down Records member Sean Price died early Saturday morning in his sleep. He was 43. Price began his career in the mid-90s under the moniker Ruck as one-half of...
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Mac Miller ft. Sean Price –“Pet Sounds”
In honor of the late Sean Price, Mac Miller opened up the vaults today to reveal the dope collaboration “Pet Sounds.” Nottz went in on the jazz-infused sample. For those who want to support Sean...
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[Video] Legacy – Remembering Stuart Scott
Stuart Scott, the iconic anchor at ESPN for 21 years, has died after three battles with cancer. He was 49 years old. Scott was a trailblazer in bringing much needed diversity to sports broadcasting,...
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Bobbi Kristina Dies at 22
Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown’s daughter Bobbi Kristina has died this evening in Atlanta. She was 22 years old. Kristina had been in hospice care since June 24 after family members were advised...
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A Tribe Called Quest’s Phife Passes Away at 45
Malik Taylor, known and loved worldwide to fans as Phife of A Tribe Called Quest, has died Wednesday from diabetes complications at the age of 45. The Queens emcee’s passing was confirmed by several...
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Prince Passes Away at 57
Sources have confirmed the death of music icon Prince, who was found today at his Paisley Park compound in Minnesota. He was 57. On April 15, Prince (Prince Rogers Nelson) experienced an undisclosed...
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Sunset for The Greatest: Muhammad Ali Dies at 74
Muhammad Ali, one of the world’s most recognized athletes and a worldwide symbol for humanitarianism, passed away at Friday evening at the age of 74. Ali, who’s battled Parkinson’s disease for the...
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[Video] HBO Pays Tribute to Muhammad Ali’s Legacy
(AP Photo) Saturday night on Boxing After Dark, HBO ended their telecast by paying tribute to the sport’s greatest personality — Muhammad Ali. Credit to HBO for being the first mainstream outlet I’ve...
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