Category : Industry Passings
Industry Passings honoring radio, music, and media professionals whose contributions shaped the business, documenting their careers, leadership, and lasting impact on the industry.
90s R&B Singer Sam Salter has Died
90s R&B singer Sam Salter has died at age 46. The LaFace Records artist was known for his 1997 hit "After 12, Before 6" and...
90s R&B Singer Sam Salter has Died
90s R&B singer Sam Salter has died at age 46. The LaFace Records artist was known for his 1997 hit 'After 12, Before 6' which...
Music Producer Ralph B. Stacy has Died
Music producer Ralph 'Phantom' Stacy died from COVID after working with R&B stars like Dru Hill, Luther Vandross, Mario, and SWV. He produced hits including...
RIP Chucky Thompson: Highlighting Some Of His Biggest Hits
Legendary hip-hop producer Chucky Thompson has passed away. Hot 97's Ebro discusses Thompson's biggest hits and lasting impact on R&B and rap music....
Bad Boy Producer Chucky Thompson Has Died
One of the premier producers of the ’90s Bad Boy era Chucky Thompson has died. Chucky Thompson, the Washington D.C. native who helped to put...
Paul Johnson, Chicago House Music Legend, Dies of Covid
Chicago house music legend Paul Johnson died at 50 after battling COVID-19. Known for his 1999 hit 'Get Get Down,' Johnson overcame paralysis to continue...
Impact Record Pool Founder Dannie “Fut” James Has Died
Impact Record Pool founder Dannie 'Fut' James has died from bone cancer complications. The music industry legend passed away Thursday after battling the disease....
Hard Summer: Mobb Deep Forever Tribute to Prodigy
Hard Summer Music Festival 2017 announces Mobb Deep Forever tribute to honor late rapper Prodigy. The tribute features Havoc performing with special guests and a...
Another Urban radio Vet Dies/Memorial Service
Memorial service announced for Fred Gordon, professionally known as Kelly Karson, former Music Director of WTLC-FM Indianapolis and urban radio veteran....
Actress Suzzanne Douglas Dies at 64
Actress Suzzanne Douglas, best known for playing Robert Townsend's wife in The Parent'hood, died at age 64. She also appeared in Ava DuVernay's When They...
Pervis Staples, Co-Founder of The Staple Singers, Dies at 85
Pervis Staples, co-founding member of legendary gospel group The Staple Singers, died at 85 in Illinois. The influential soul and gospel artist helped create classics...
Singer “Wondress” has Died (video)
Wondress Hutchingon, singer on Mantronix's hit "Gotta Have Your Love" with Bryce Wilson, has died at age 56. The cause of death has not been...
Black Rob Funeral Live Streamed on Revolt TV, Shock G Laid to Rest
https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=hXBOTp_WXR4...
DMX Memorial Service Features Swizz Beatz, Kanye West, and Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch-v=O5zxxRT7lug...
DMX’s Daughter Spits A Freestyle Dedicated To Her Late Father + Thoughts On Memorial Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl37BgEu6pg...
Black Rob Passes Away At 51 + DMX Memorial Arrangements Announced
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNVC11oOk7k...
Rapper DMX Has Died
Rapper DMX, born Earl Simmons, has died one week after being hospitalized following an overdose. The hip-hop legend was admitted to White Plains Hospital on...
Former WBLS Guest Host and Analyst Midwin Charles Has Died
Legal analyst and WBLS radio host Midwin Charles has died at age 47. The accomplished attorney appeared on CNN, MSNBC, and guest-hosted on New York's...
House Music DJ Legend Angel Moraes has Died
Legendary New York house music DJ Angel Moraes has passed away suddenly this weekend, surrounded by loved ones. The influential DJ's death was confirmed on...
House DJ Legend Angel Moraes has Died
Angel passed away yesterday abruptly. He passes away surrounded with the people that loved him unconditionaly. Chris,… Posted by Angel Moraes on Sunday, February 28,...
Rush Limbaugh Dies: Tributes from Radio Pros
Radio legend Rush Limbaugh's death prompts tributes from black radio personalities and industry professionals, reflecting on his complex legacy....
Industry Programming Vet Bill Sharp has Died
Industry programming veteran Bill Sharp has passed away. One of his final Facebook posts emphasized taking action over waiting for opportunities....
Mary Wilson, Founding Supremes Member, Dies at 76
Mary Wilson, founding member of The Supremes and Motown legend, has died at age 76 at her Las Vegas home. Wilson helped make The Supremes...
Jalil & Grandmaster Dee Honor John Ecstasy Fletcher
Whodini members Jalil and Grandmaster Dee honor their late bandmate John 'Ecstasy' Fletcher with an emotional tribute performance of 'Friends.'...
Former Radio PD Latone Heart Dies of COVID
Former radio program director Latone Heart has died from COVID-19. The radio industry mourns the loss of the respected broadcasting professional....