Legendary boxer and two-time heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman Sr. died at 76. On Friday, March 21, the family of “Big George” confirmed that he passed away “peacefully” and surrounded by loved ones. The announcement was posted on his official Instagram page with a picture of the George Foreman Grill creator surrounded by his children. […]
At Angie Stone‘s Atlanta funeral, loved ones remembered the R&B icon with an emotional eulogy from Tyler Perry and powerful performances from Anthony Hamilton, Tamela Mann, Kirk Franklin, and Keke Wyatt bringing the house down. On Friday, March 14, Word of Faith Cathedral livestreamed the service filled with soulful tributes and heartfelt memories to celebrate […]
Despite the unexpected nature of her tragic passing, Angie Stone‘s loved ones have already planned two funerals in her honor. TMZ reports that her family plans to honor her on March 14 in Atlanta with a star-studded memorial service followed by an intimate gathering in her hometown of South Carolina. Among those slated to pay homage to […]
Iconic neo-soul singer Angie Stone died at 63 after she was reportedly in a terrible car accident on March 1. According to HipHopWired, shocked and heartbroken reactions are pouring in after confirmation of Stone’s passing. She was with nine band members at the time of the accident. The group was on the road traveling home […]
In the wake of the untimely passing of Irv Gotti, many wondered if the former First Lady of Murder, Inc., R&B singer Ashanti, would break her silence. And she finally did. In a classy caption, the “Rock Wit U” songstress paid tribute to the late record producer while also acknowledging that the two had a […]
The City Of Atlanta and Hip-hop lost another legend as "Walk It Out" & "2 Step" hitmaker DJ Unk passed away at age 43.
Former President Jimmy Carter has passed away the the age of 100. The beloved 39th president of the United States lived the longest out of anyone who held the office in the country’s history. He died on Sunday at his family home in Plains, Georgia, according to his son. Before running for president in 1976, […]
Miami rapper JT, one-half of the chart-topping duo City Girls, has shared the devastating news of her younger brother JR’s passing. Taking to Instagram on what had been a day of celebration—her 32nd birthday—the rapper revealed the heartbreaking loss, though she withheld specific details about how and when it occurred. In her emotional post, JT […]
The Alabama A&M University community is in mourning following the heartbreaking loss of linebacker Medrick Burnett Jr., a 20-year-old redshirt freshman who tragically passed away from a mid-game head injury last month. TMZ reports Burnett, who was playing his first season with the Bulldogs, suffered the injury during the Magic City Classic on Oct. 26, […]
One Killed, Others Injured in Deadly Shooting at Historic Tuskegee Homecoming TUSKEGEE, Ala. – A tragic shooting during Tuskegee University’s 100th homecoming celebration early Sunday morning left one person dead and several others injured, including students. Authorities are working to piece together the events surrounding the chaotic scene on the historic campus. Shooting Erupts at […]
The world of hip-hop is mourning the loss of one of its true pioneers, DJ Clark Kent, who passed away at the age of 58 after a quiet and courageous three-year battle with colon cancer. His family confirmed the heartbreaking news, revealing that Clark Kent, born Rodolfo A. Franklin, died peacefully, surrounded by his loved […]
University of South Florida’s beloved men’s basketball coach Amir Abdur-Rahim tragically passed away at just 43 years old. The university announced the shocking news of his death on Thursday, Oct. 24. He passed away at a hospital in the Tampa area due to complications from a medical procedure. He leaves behind his wife, Arianne Buchanan, […]