Obituaries

The comedian wrote for Richard Pryor for a number of years and further established his legend with his work on Chappelle's Show.

Damon Weaver, who gained prominence as a young student-journalist who landed high-profile interviews that included one with resident Barack Obama, died unexpectedly at the age of 23.

Jung was famously played by Johnny Depp in the 2001 biopic.

Radio One Exclusives

Former Bad Boy rapper Black Rob passed away on April 17. A date for the memorial service, set to air on REVOLT, has been announced.

Another Hip-Hop legend will be receiving a proper send-off curated by his family and friends. The funeral plans have been confirmed for Shock G. As spotted on TMZ, the funeral ceremony has been arranged for tge “Kiss You Back” rapper and producer. According to the celebrity gossip site, his legacy will be celebrated the right way. […]

The Bay Area legend brought Humpty Hump into the world and was responsible for singles such as "The Humpty Dance," "Same Song," "Freaks of The Industry," and "I Get Around."

BET’s Baldwin Hills star Gerren Taylor passed away in her sleep on April 11, 2021.

The tragedy coming as Tarver was working on a musical comeback. 

The step-grandmother helped raise Barack's father and was a philanthropist to help young girls and orphans gain an education in her native Kenya.

‘Bad Girls Club’ reality star Deshayla Harris died at 28 years old after being shot Friday evening in her home state of Virginia. Police say after Deshayla fell victim to one of three unrelated shootings after a stray bullet during the crossfire hit her. It is believed she died at the scene of the crime. […]

Sad news in the Hip-Hop creative world today (March 25). Renowned actor and poet Craig muMs Grant has passed away.

. Baylor played for the Minneapolis and Los Angeles Lakers for 14 seasons before becoming a coach and an executive.