Category: Deaths 2016
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Tupac’s Mother , Afeni Shakur Dead at Age 69
Originally posted on 2016-05-03 06:24:23 The Industry Dot Biz: Tupac once said, “Ain’t a woman alive that could take my mama’s place” in his classic song “Dear Mama,” which was dedicated to his mom, Afeni Shakur. TheIndustry.biz is sad to announce that Afeni Shakur has died at the age of 69 years old. As mother’s…
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Birmingham Radio Radio DJ Mz. Katt Dies
Originally posted on 2016-07-05 06:38:16 Radio Radio DJ Katrina Holman aka “Mz Katt” died this past Friday from an unknown ailment. She told family she was not feeling well and was taken to the hospital where her health continued to decline rapidly and she passed. She was from Birmingham, AL and well loved by the community…
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RIP Malik “Phife Dawg” Taylor, A Tribe Called Quest’s co Founder Dies
Originally posted on 2016-03-23 08:07:33 Vet hip hop music group Tribe Called Quest member and co-founder Malik Taylor aka Phife Dawg has died. The 45-year-old rapper had been suffering from various health ailments over recent years including Type 1 Diabetes and kidney transplant surgery. Taylor co founded the group in 1985 with Q-Tip and Ali…
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Fourth Member of Force MDs Dies
Originally posted on 2016-09-19 13:09:52 Another member of the 80s hit group Force MDs has passed leaving two original members. TCD (center) died of ALS, Mercury (far right) died of a fatal heart attack, the group’s DJ and another member who left after the first album Dr. Rock passed and now Trisco (2nd from left…
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Radio Legend Vaughn Harper Dies
Originally posted on 2016-07-09 11:08:20 TheIndustry.biz is sorry to report that industry vet and radio legend Vaughn Harper has died. He had been struggling with health issues over the last few years and was recently honored by people in the industry by his former Radio Station WBLS this past year. We will keep you posted…
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DJ Official Dies after Double Lung Transplant
Originally posted on 2016-08-16 06:58:56 Christian rapper Lecrae paid tribute to DJ Official via Twitter saying “I know you deejaying on the other side. See you soon.” He continued, typing, “We talked everyday for the last 4 years. The squad won’t be the same. I know you’re glad to be with Jesus.” DJ Official had…
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Maurice White, Founder Earth Wind & Fire Dies
Originally posted on 2016-02-04 16:13:37We’re sorry to report that lead singer and founder of the legendary group Earth Wind & Fire, Maurice White has died. He passed in his sleep this morning and has been suffering from Parkinson’s disease for many years. He was 74. For most of the past 20 years the group continued to tour…
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Radio DJ “RJ The Bad Boy” Dies
Originally posted on 2016-02-15 09:35:47 Roosevelt Polk aka “RJ da Bad Boy’ has died. He passed last Wednesday. He worked for 102.3 JAMZ (KBCE) and MIX 93.9 (KMXH) in Alexandria, LA. JWPB Broadcasting stated: “We sincerely regret the loss of Roosevelt Polk “RJ da Bad Boy.” The dedication and joy that was given to the staff and listeners will be missed.…
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RIP David Bowie: An Indescribable Music Legend
Indescribable Music LegendI’m barely over the death of Natalie Cole and was thinking about going to her services today and now I learn that one of my absolute favorite musicians has also passed, the legendary icon David Bowie. Perhaps it really is true that stars die in threes. Ironically, he just released a new album…
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Legendary DJ Big Kap Found Dead – RIP
Originally posted on 2016-02-03 07:37:48 The Industry Dot Biz: TheIndustry.biz is sad to announce the death of legendary hip hop music DJ Big Kap, whose real name is Keith Carter. Kap was found dead at the age of 45 in New York. As of now, no cause of death has been reported. He is mostly…