As we’ve come to understand year after year, day after day even, death is unfortunately an inevitable part of life. Still, as much of a fact as that may be, the blow of experiencing loss never gets any easier, nor does reporting on the subject in Black culture.
Actor Val Kilmer, most notable for his roles in "Batman Forever," "Top Gun," and "Tombstone," passed away from pneumonia on April 1.
Lotto Savage, an affiliate of 21 Savage and a member of the Slaughter Gang collective, has reportedly passed away. DJ Kutthroat, his manager and DJ, confirmed the news in an Instagram post saying, “Dam Lotto #RIPLottoSavage.” https://www.instagram.com/p/DHZZxtXvuVM/?igsh=b2pqaXpwa2Z6Z2s1 While the cause of death has yet to be revealed, the news has sent shockwaves through the hip-hop […]
Voletta Wallace, the mother of late hip-hop star Notorious B.I.G., has passed away. She was 72. Wallace died of...
Irv Gotti’s ex-wife, Debbie Lorenzo, shared a heartfelt message on Instagram after his untimely passing, reflecting on their complex but meaningful relationship. In a gallery of photos showing happy memories, Lorenzo wrote, “Irv, you will be greatly missed. I can’t believe I’m saying that! Married, divorced, great friends, and so many life lessons—everything we’ve been […]
The Hip-Hop universe is once again in deep mourning with the passing of producer, DJ, and Murder, Inc. Records co-founder Irving "Irv Gotti" Lorenzo Jr., who passed away on February 5, 2025, at the young age of 54.
Irv Gotti, the legendary co-founder of the influential hip-hop label Murder Inc., has reportedly passed away at the age of 54. According to sources, Gotti was recently placed on a ventilator in the ICU after suffering another stroke earlier this week. The shocking news has sent waves through the music community, as Gotti’s contributions to […]
DJ Unk has reportedly passed away at 42 years old. Anthony “DJ Unk” Platt first skyrocketed to fame in 2006 with his breakout single “Walk It Out”— the song reached the top 10 on Billboard 100 and the dance quickly became a cultural phenomenon. His follow-up single “2 Step” also made it onto the charts. […]
Patrick Houston, Jr., the son of rapper Project Pat, was shot in killed on January 12 and was discovered at a Memphis park.
