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.
T-Boz Calls Out Drake, Nelly for Abandoning TLC After Left Eyes Death
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Jimi Hendrix at 50: Benztown Audio Tribute
Benztown Audio honors the 50th anniversary of Jimi Hendrix's death with a special tribute. The legendary guitarist died September 18, 1970 at age 27....
Griselda Records Producer DJ Shay Dead at Age 48
DJ Shay, founder of Buff City label and producer for Griselda Records artists including Westside Gunn and Benny the Butcher, has died at age 48....
Capitol Records Exec Quinn Coleman Has Died
Capitol Records executive Quinn Coleman, son of former BET president Debra Lee, has died suddenly at age 31. Coleman served as Senior Director of A&R....
Helen Jones Woods, Jazz Pioneer, Dies of COVID-19 at 96
Helen Jones Woods, founding member of the first integrated all-women jazz orchestra International Sweethearts of Rhythm, died of COVID-19 at 96....
Rapper FBG Duck Killed In Chicago Shooting
Chicago rapper FBG Duck was fatally shot in a targeted attack on Oak Street in the Gold Coast area. The 26-year-old artist, known for his...
Gospel Announcer Tyra Womack Murdered Outside Home
Gospel radio announcer Tyra Womack was shot and killed outside her Baltimore home Wednesday night following a neighbor dispute. The 57-year-old WEAA-FM host worked at...
Mother Calls for Justice in Daughter’s Death
A grieving mother shares heartbreaking details about her daughter's death and demands justice. She speaks out about the circumstances surrounding the tragic loss....
Bonnie Pointer of The Pointer Sisters Dies
Bonnie Pointer of legendary R&B group The Pointer Sisters has died at age 69. The Grammy-winning artist co-wrote hit song 'Fairytale' during her career....
Popular DC Radio DJ Dies
Popular Washington DC radio DJ Tony Redz has died of a heart attack. The WPGC 95.5 personality worked at the station for nearly 20 years....
Bounce & Brown Sugar: Black Music Month Tribute
Bounce TV and Brown Sugar streaming service announce major Black Music Month celebration featuring iconic films and documentaries about legendary artists like Prince, Beyonc�, and...
Recent Tour of Prince’s Paisley Park After his Death (video)
Prince's Paisley Park in Minneapolis has become a museum offering tours for $50. The iconic studio and home was recently closed due to COVID restrictions....
Entertainment Legend Andre Harrell Tribute Airs Sunday
Entertainment legend Andre Harrell, founder of Uptown Records, will be honored in a star-studded tribute airing Sunday May 24th on BET and REVOLT TV. Chris...
Morris Chapman, Renowned Christian Composer, Dies at 82
Grammy and Dove Award-nominated Christian music composer Morris Chapman died at 82 after battling prostate cancer. His songs were recorded by Sandi Patty, Donald Lawrence...
Emily Sneeds thanks public for support after Troy’s death
Gospel singer Troy Sneed's widow Emily thanks the public for overwhelming support following his April 27th death from coronavirus complications....
Nick Ashford of Ashford & Simpson Dies
Nick Ashford, one half of legendary Motown songwriting duo Ashford & Simpson, died at 70 from throat cancer complications. The duo penned classic hits like...
Poet/Musician Gil Scott-Heron Dies
Poet and musician Gil Scott-Heron, 62, died in New York. Known for 'The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,' he was a pioneering influence on hip-hop....
Rap Singer Nate Dogg Dies at 41
Nathaniel 'Nate Dogg' Hale, the legendary rap-singer known for hits like 'Regulate' and 'The Next Episode,' has died at age 41 after battling health issues....
Rapper Shawty Lo Dies in Car Crash
Atlanta rapper Shawty Lo died in a car crash at age 40 when his Audi hit two trees. The D4L member was known for hits...
Singer Amy Winehouse Found Dead
Grammy-winning soul singer Amy Winehouse was found dead at her north London flat at age 27. Police are treating her death as unexplained....
Singer Cuba Gooding Found Dead in Car in Woodland Hills, CA
Cuba Gooding, lead singer of 70s R&B group The Main Ingredient and father of actor Cuba Gooding Jr., was found dead in his car in...
Celebrity DJ AM Found Dead in New York
Famous DJ AM (Adam Goldstein) was found dead in his NYC apartment at age 36, with drug paraphernalia reportedly at the scene. The DJ had...
Betty Wright, Soul and R&B Singer, Dies at 66
Soul and R&B legend Betty Wright died at 66 from cancer in Miami. Best known for her hit 'Clean Up Woman' and Grammy-winning 'Where Is...
R&B Icon Betty Wright Passes Away on Mother’s Day at 66
Legendary R&B singer Betty Wright, known for hits like 'Clean Up Woman,' passed away on Mother's Day at age 66. The Miami-based icon was a...
Gospel Announcer Donna Creer Dies in Possible Arson Attack
Gospel radio announcer Donna Creer and her husband Donald died in a suspected arson attack at their Little Rock home. The influential gospel music figure...