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Don Cornelius Dead: 'Soul Train' Creator, Host Dies of Apparent Suicide

Don Cornelius, the creator and longtime host of 'Soul Train,' has died in Los Angeles of an apparent suicide. He was 75. ...Read More »

Rapper Douglas 'Dougie' Byrd Murdered, Warrant Issued

A warrant has been issued in the murder of aspiring rapper Douglas "Dougie" Byrd. ...Read More »

Chrishun 'Rapstar' Moore Dead, Heart Attack at 21

Young Memphis rapper Chrishun 'Rapstar' Moore died on Dec. 30, after suffering a heart attack. ...Read More »

John Atterberry Dead: Music Exec Shooting Victim Dies

Music executive John Atterberry, who was shot in the face on Friday (Dec. 9), in Hollywood, has died. ...Read More »

Special One Dead: Conscious Daughters MC Died in Bay Area

Anthony Pidgeon, Redferns Special One, the MC who, as one-half of the Oakland-based duo ...Read More »

Tommy Hill Dead: Philly Rapper Killed in Apparent Robbery

Philadelphia rapper Tommy Hill died Sunday morning (Dec. 4) after being shot in an apparent robber early Friday morning. Hill had been a member of the group R.A.M. Squad. ...Read More »

Money Clip D Dead: Trae Tha Truth Associate Fatally Shot

After handing out food on Thanksgiving, Trae Tha Truth's partner Money Clip D was gunned down outside an after-hours. ...Read More »

Heavy D Funeral: President Obama Sends Heartfelt Note

President Obama, Diddy, Usher and others offer their condolences at a funeral service for the fallen rapper. ...Read More »

Rapper Killa Keise Becomes Vallejo's 13th Homicide of 2011

Bay Area rapper becomes city's 13th murder victim of 2011. ...Read More »

Police Claim Game Is Not a Suspect in RoseMo Murder

A Gucci Mane-affiliated rapper who recently bragged about knocking out Compton MC Game was shot and killed last week, but police have made it clear that Game is not a suspect ...Read More »

Cop's Book Claims Diddy Paid $1 Million For Tupac's Murder

A new book by former LAPD Homicide Detective Greg Kading reveals Tupac and Biggie's murderers. ...Read More »

R&B Singer Vesta Williams Dead at 53

R&B singer Vesta Williams was found dead in a California hotel room Thursday night (Sept. 22). She was 53 years old. ...Read More »

Kanye West Says 'R.I.P. to the Black Eyed Peas'

Kanye West shouted an unexpected eulogy for the Black Eyed Peas during his headlining performance at Austin City Limits on Friday night, adding further fuel to the rumors that group has broken up. ...Read More »

Keri Hilson Apologizes for Amy Winehouse Tweet

Keri Hilson has officially been dubbed 'insensitive' by angered fans after publishing a tweet of her and a seemingly intoxicated woman that resembled Amy Winehouse, just hours before the late singer's funeral. ...Read More »