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Rapper Mike Beck Killed In New York
Published October 31, 2009 | | Filed under: Music
Mike Beck, a member of Fat Joe's K.A.R. collective, has reportedly passed. While details are still sketchy, word is, the New York rapper was gunned down in Brooklyn late Friday (October 30). But, the death was confirmed by fellow rapper, N.O.R.E., who posted a message on his Twitter page (@Noreaga). |
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DJ/Mixshow Pioneer Mr. Magic Dies Of Heart Attack
Published October 2, 2009 | | Filed under: Music
O.G. New York DJ, Mr. Magic, reportedly died of a heart attack either Friday morning (October 2), but details surrounding his death, or how old he was, are currently unknown. |
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Roc Raida, of The X-Ecutioners, Dies Suddenly
Published September 19, 2009 | | Filed under: Music
Another hip-hop great has passed. Roc Raida died over the weekend, a month after suffering a spinal cord injury. The news was revealed by Busta Rhymes, via Twitter (@BusaBusss), earlier this morning (September 19). |
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Celebrities React To Sudden Death of DJ AM
Published August 30, 2009 | | Filed under: Music
The news of DJ AM's sudden death on Friday (August 28) shocked not only fans, but also the celebrity world, of which he had many friends. As the word spread since then, Twitter went crazy with AM updates, and the phrase "RIP DJ AM" became a trending topic quickly. Celebrities paid their respects, while other expressed their utter shock. |
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DJ AM Found Dead In New York Apartment
Published August 28, 2009 | | Filed under: Music
DJ AM was found dead in New York City Friday afternoon (August 28), said a report from NBC (New York). The body of the celebrity DJ was found in a Soho apartment. |
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Slum Village’s Baatin Passes Away At Age 35
Published August 1, 2009 | | Filed under: Music
Slum Village member, Baatin, has died at the age of 35. Rumors began early Friday evening (July 31), and were later confirmed by the group's tour manager. Rest in peace... |
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Former Boxing Champ Vernon Forrest Shot Dead In Atlanta
Published July 26, 2009 | | Filed under: Sports
Former boxing champion Vernon Forrest was shot and killed during an apparent robbery on Saturday night (July 25) in Atlanta. According to reports, Forrest was the victim of an attempted carjacking, and was shot "multiple times in the back"... |
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Details Emerge In Steve McNair Death — Most Point To Murder-Suicide
Published July 8, 2009 | | Filed under: Sports
New details have been unveiled in the death of former NFL QB Steve McNair last week in Nashville, and most point to a murder-suicide by his mistress. While officials have yet to confirm the theory because she didn't appear to have a motive, that seems to be the most likely scenario. |
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Retired NFL QB Steve McNair Shot, Killed In Nashville
Published July 4, 2009 | | Filed under: Sports
Former Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair was shot and killed in Nashville this weekend from an apparent double homicide He was shot in the head in downtown Nashville, along with a female victim. |
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Celebrities React To Michael Jackson’s Death
Published June 26, 2009 | | Filed under: Music
Michael Jackson's death took the world by surprise Thursday (June 25), when he died suddenly from a heart attack. Fans all across the world couldn't believe it, and neither could countless celebrities on Twitter, who tweeted in disbelief. |
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Mike Tyson’s Daughter Dies Following Tragic Accident
Published May 27, 2009 | | Filed under: Sports
Former boxing champ Mike Tyson took probably the most devastating blog in his life Tuesday (May 26), when his 4-year-old daughter died, just a day after a what police called a "tragic accident" took place in her home. |
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New Details Released In Dolla Shooting
Published May 19, 2009 | | Filed under: Music
Monday afternoon (May 18), 21-year-old rapper Dolla lost his life, as the result of a shooting at the Beverly Center shopping mall in Los Angeles. Now, further details have emerged including the suspect's name. |
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Aspiring Ohio-Based Rapper Dies In Fire
Published April 3, 2009 | | Filed under: Music
An aspiring rapper's life was cut short over the weekend, when his apartment burst into flames and he was caught in the blaze. Ohio-based rapper Nas-D (real name: Nasir Ahmad Dooley) died Saturday (March 28) from severe burns suffered in an apartment fire in Columbus, Ohio. |
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Man In Los Angeles Car Chase Not DJ Khaled
Published February 10, 2009 | | Filed under: Life / Culture, Music
Initial rumors pointed toward Chris Brown as the culprit, in wake of his alleged assault and arrest Sunday (February 8). But when a photo surfaced of the man in the vehicle, some outlets reported that it was DJ Khaled. |
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