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We now have more details about Colt Brennan’s untimely death. According to TMZ, health officials concluded the former NFL quarterback died of an accidental overdose back in May, when he consumed a lethal concoction of powerful stimulants and opioids. A toxicology screening and autopsy report revealed Brennan had methamphetamine, amphetamine, ethanol, and fentanyl in his system on the […]
Trevor Moore, co-founder of the comedy sketch group The Whitest Kids U’ Know, died Friday at age 41. His team and family announced the tragic news to Deadline on Saturday night, confirming the comedian/writer was killed in an unspecified accident. Moore’s manager, Kara Welker, released the following statement on behalf of his wife, Aimee Carlson: We are […]
Bob Moses, the iconic Civil Rights leader who relentlessly fought to register black voters in Mississippi in the 1960s, passed away on Sunday in his Florida home, the New York Times reports. He was 86 years old. Raised in the Harlem River Houses housing complex, Moses attended Stuyvesant High School, a competitive school that focused heavily […]
The hip-hop world has lost another legend. According to TMZ, Biz Markie died Friday at the age of 57, following years of health struggles reportedly related to diabetes. His brother, Diamond Shell, confirmed the tragic news via Facebook, writing: “To the baddest in the beats icon legend … my brother BIZ MARKIE… I’LL miss you more than words […]
Eric Carle, the beloved children’s book author/illustrator, has died at age 91. His family confirmed the news with a tribute message posted on his website Wednesday night. It read: “In the light of the moon, holding on to a good star, a painter of rainbows, is now traveling across the night sky.” According to the New […]
DMX’s daughter delivered one of the most heart-warming tributes for her late dad. The moment occurred Saturday during DMX’s memorial service at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center, where his friends, family, and fans gathered to celebrate his life and legacy. At one point during the service, DMX’s children took the stage to remember their dad and reflect on […]
The hip-hop world has lost another legend. On Thursday night, several outlets reported the death of 57-year-old Digital Underground member Shock G, birth name Gregory Jacobs. The details of his death have not been revealed; however, Digital Underground co-founder Chopmaster J confirmed the tragedy in an Instagram post. “34 years ago almost to the day we had a […]
DMX rhymed from his soul in gritty growl that revealed both the toughness in his spirit and the pain in his life. He was a rap legend who became a dominant figure in the late ’90s after releasing both his debut and sophomore albums in 1998 and his third album in 1999. All three debuted […]
In the hours since DMX’s death was announced, countless fans have taken to social media to honor the rapper’s life and career. One such fan was Sheila Matthews, who shared a heartfelt story about meeting DMX and the lesson she learned during their brief encounter. Matthews, who owns and operates The Black Regina George website, said she had met […]
Internet star April the Giraffe has died at age 20. New Yorks’ Animal Adventure Park announced the sad news in a Facebook post Friday, stating the beloved animal was euthanized “due to her worsening arthritis, in accordance with the recommendations of her veterinary team.” Her body was transported to the Cornell University Veterinary School for a post-mortem examination. […]
