Black History Month

According to TMZ Anna Gordy Gaye – Marvin Gaye’s ex-wife and older sister to Motown founder Berry Gordy – died early this morning in Los Angeles. She was 92 years old.…

Heavy D will be remembered by many music fans for his classic songs like “Don’t Curse”, “Now That We’ve Found Love” and “Mr. Big Stuff.” But Dwight Myers was one of the first rappers to make the leap to Hollywood. The Jamaican born artist put his hometown of Mt. Vernon on the map musically but […]

London Police say Amy Winehouse, the troubled songstress who struggled with alcohol and drug addiction, has been found dead in her London apartment.  Officials confirm that a 27 year old female was pronounced dead at the home in Camden Square in northern London. A cause of death has not been determined. Amy Winehouse released her […]

According to his U.K. publisher Jamie Byng (via The Daily Swarm), Gil Scott-Heron, the celebrated poet, musician, and author, died today. He was 62 years old. Scott-Heron’s cause of death remains unknown. The influential poet and musician is often credited with being one of the progenitors of hip-hop, and is best known for the spoken-word […]

Randy “Macho Man” Savage died in a car accident after suffering a heart attack this morning. The former wrestler and Slim Jim spokesman veered off into on-coming traffic and hit a tree in a head on collision. Savage was driving a 2009 Jeep Wrangler. He died from his injuries at Largo Medical center. Randy “Macho […]

Montae “M Bone” Talbert from group Cali Swag died last night after he was allegedly shot by gang members. TMZ.com reports that there are no details regarding the 22 years old death; but Mediatakeout.com reports ‘M Bone was with friends in Inglewood, California when he was approached by a group of men wearing BLUE clothing. […]

Nearly a year after his death, 80’s child star Gary Coleman still hasn’t been buried. Vic Perillo, Coleman’s former manager, claims that the burial has been delayed due to legal wrangling between Coleman’s widow and his parents.

Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Chris Paul dedicates this song entitled “R.I.P.” to the NBA’s Los Angeles Lakers getting swept out of the 2011 NBA Playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks. Check it out! RELATED: Kobe Bryant’s Teammate Blames Him For Breaking Up His Relationship RELATED: Huggy Lowdown: Lakers Lose Again [AUDIO]

Legendary DJ and producer Kid Capri (real name David Love) just announced via twitter that he lost his mother. “I just watch my moms take her last breath, I am beyond hurt,.'” he wrote. “I will always always have you in my mind and heart, I love you Ma!” Capri is a pioneer in the […]

Troy “Escalade” Jackson, the And-1 Street Ball legend and younger brother of former NBA player Mark Jackson, died in his sleep early Sunday Morning. The 6-foot-10, 400-pound Jackson, 35, was in Los Angeles for NBA All-Star Weekend. He was Tweeting about the festivities from his account @Escalade53 and appeared to be having a great time. […]

The official artwork has now been unveiled for  Michael Jackson’s posthumous simply entitled Michael.

Marvin Isley, bass player for the legendary Isley Brothers, died June 6th from complications of diabetes at 56.