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Trina's 19-Year-Old Brother Goonkie Murdered, Pharrell Talks Miley Cyrus & More

Trina's 19-year-old brother Wilbrent Bain Jr., aka Goonkie, was reportedly shot this weekend, and has since apparently died + more music news ...Read More »

Freeband Double D Dead: Music Executive Killed in Highway Shooting

Freeband Double D, a music executive who's worked with Future and Young Scooter, was reportedly gunned down on April 11 while driving on Atlanta's Interstate 20. ...Read More »

Rich Mafia, 20-Year-Old Miami Rapper Shot Dead, Wiz Khalifa Sues Promoter & More

20-year-old Kenneth Casilla, aka Rich Mafia, is the latest Miami rapper to fall victim to gun violence. Casilla was shot to death last week in an apartment complex parking lot in Little Haiti + more ...Read More »

'Buckwild' Star Shain Gandee Dies -- Remember That Time He Rapped?

Shain Gandee was found dead earlier today. We honor his memory by listening to him rap. ...Read More »

Motown Songwriter Deke Richards Dead at 68, Soulja Boy's Fans Scold Him Over Sizzurp & More

Motown songwriter Deke Richards, who penned hits like the Jackson 5's "I Want You Back" with production team the Corporation, has died of esophageal cancer. He was 68. ...Read More »

Smokey Robinson & The Miracles Co-Founder Bobby Rogers Dead at Age 73

Bobby Rogers, one of the co-founders of Smokey Robinson & The Miracles has passed away at age 73. ...Read More »

Mr. Magic Dies: Former No Limit Rapper Passes Away in Car Crash

No Limit rapper Mr. Magic (real name was Awood Johnson) was reportedly killed in a car accident in Hattiesburg, Miss. on Friday, March 1. He was 37 years old. ...Read More »

Damon Harris of The Temptations Dead at Age 62

Otis "Damon" Harris, who was a member of The Temptations during the 70s, died last week after losing a battle with prostate cancer. ...Read More »

Kenny Clutch Dies in Las Vegas Shootout, Kendrick Lamar Drops 'Poetic Justice' Video & More

You probably heard about the shootout on the Las Vegas strip yesterday (Feb. 21), which left tourists aghast, and at least three dead. Killed in the gunfight was Bay Area rapper Kenny Clutch + more ...Read More »

Tim Dog Dead: 'F--- Compton' Rapper Dies of Seizure at 46

Bronx rapper Tim Dog died of a seizure earlier today, after a lengthy battle with diabetes. He was 46. ...Read More »

Donald Byrd Dead: Legendary Jazz Musician Dies at 80

After rumors began circulating earlier this week, it has finally been confirmed that legendary jazz musician Donald Byrd has died. ...Read More »

Johnny 'Boy Da' Prince Murdered: Yet Another Chicago Rapper Gunned Down

23-year-old up-and-comer Johnny Boy Da Prince, born Johnny Taylor, had been planning a trip to New York, where he was meeting with several major labels, when he was shot and killed in the streets. ...Read More »

Rebbie Jackson, Husband Death: Nathaniel Brown Loses Cancer Battle

Rebbie Jackson's husband Nathaniel Brown has passed away after fighting cancer. ...Read More »

Freddy E Suicide: Rumored Ex-Girlfriend Honey Cocaine Addresses Death

22-year-old Seattle rapper Freddy E died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head on Saturday (Jan. 5), after posting a series of suicidal tweets. ...Read More »

DJ Megatron Killer Pleads Guilty: 22-Year-Old Murderer Cops Manslaughter Plea, Faces 21 Years

A man accused of gunning down radio and TV personality DJ Megatron in New York City has pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter. ...Read More »

JayLoud Shooting: 18-Year-Old Chicago Rapper Murdered While Wearing Lil JoJo Sweatshirt

Following 18-year-old Chief Keef rival Lil JoJo's death, fellow aspiring MC Joshua "JayLoud" Davis, also 18, was gunned down in his native Chicago at around 11:30PM on Christmas day. ...Read More »

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