Roy Ayers, the vibraphonist and musician known for songs like “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” and his unparalleled influence on jazz-funk, has died. He was 84. According to Penn Live, Ayers died on Tuesday in New York City after years of health struggles. His death was confirmed in a post on his Facebook page. “It is […]
Law enforcement said that the junior participated in a ritual with members of Omega Psi Phi, Fraternity Inc. at North Sherwood Forest Community Park, an off-campus location. He collapsed while pledges stood in a line as part of the initiation process. Wilson was then taken to a Baton Rouge hospital, where he was pronounced dead […]
Voletta Wallace, the mother of the iconic rapper Notorious B.I.G., has died at age 72 due to natural causes. According to People, the Monroe County Coroner confirmed that Wallace died at her home on Friday as she was under hospice care. As a single mother in Brooklyn, Wallace raised Biggie, whose legal name is Christopher Wallace, […]
New York City rapper Gene “Groove” Allen died on Wednesday at his home in Maryland. Allen, who was a member of the Groove B. Chill trio in the 1980s and 90s, also appeared in the 1990 movie House Party, Deadline reported. He also had another role in the 1993 movie What’s Love Got To Do With […]
Singer Tyka Nelson, Prince’s only sibling who shared the same parents, has died. She was 64. According to The Minnesota Star Tribune, Nelson passed on Monday morning, and a cause of death has not been reported. She released four albums between 1988 and 2011 and was set to have a goodbye concert in June 2023. […]
The University of South Florida basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim has died at age 43 after facing complications from a medical procedure. USF athletic director Michael Kelly announced the tragic news in a statement, saying the beloved coach was “authentic, driven, and his infectious personality captivated all of Bulls Nation.” “Coach Abdur-Rahim leaves a lasting impact […]
According to US Weekly, Coly’s manager confirmed the news on Thursday with an Instagram photo of the hip-hop artist smoking outside. Coly’s manager speaks out. “Rest in peace @iamlucascoly I love you bro. My heart is ripped in half. Wait for me up there 🙏,” Coly’s manager wrote in the caption. He later edited the post […]
Born and raised in St. Louis, he made his splash on Broadway in 1975 as the Lion of The Wiz musical — a role that kicked off his two-decade career. Between 1975 and 1999, Page appeared in Guys and Dolls, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Cats and It Ain’t Nothing But The Blues. Page was also known for […]
Cat Glover, Prince‘s longtime dancer and choreographer, has died. She was 60. According to The Hollywood Reporter, news of Glover’s death was shared via her official Facebook page in a brief message: “It’s with great sadness that we formally announce the passing of Catherine Vernice Glover- AKA ‘Cat.’ Please allow her children, family and friends privacy at this […]
On Sept. 10, renowned ballerina Michaela DePrince‘s sudden death at just 29 years old shocked the world. Her cause of death is unknown at this time, but now, a week later, a family spokesperson has confirmed that DePrince’s adoptive mother, Elaine DePrince, also passed away. “The last few days have been even more difficult than […]