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....
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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...
Beasley Media Group Founder George G. Beasley Passes Away
George G. Beasley, founder and executive chairman of Beasley Media Group, has passed away after leading the radio company for 60 years. The broadcasting pioneer...
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...
Dr. Frederick Price, Founder of Crenshaw Christian Center
Dr. Frederick K.C. Price, founder of Crenshaw Christian Center and the Faith Dome, passed away February 12 from COVID-19 at age 89. A private family...
Broadcast Vet, WDAS Pioneer, Cody Anderson Dies
WDAS Philadelphia radio pioneer Cody Anderson has died from COVID-19. The broadcast veteran inspired a generation of radio personalities during his career....
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, passed away at 76 at her Nevada home. The Motown legend helped the group achieve 12 No. 1...
Videographer Jerome Hyde Passes
Jerome Hyde, founder of Unplugged Multimedia and Emmy-winning videographer, passed away January 2, 2021 at age 36. He worked with major brands and sports teams....
FAMU Mourns Retired Lt. Col. Robert Porter
FAMU mourns retired Lt. Col. Robert Porter, distinguished alumnus who served as JROTC instructor at William M. Raines High School for 23 years and Omega...
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....
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....
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...
AAFCA Statement on Andre Harrell and Little Richard
AAFCA honors Little Richard and Andre Harrell, two music pioneers who died on the same day, calling their passing a huge blow to American culture....
REVOLT Statement on Andre Harrell
REVOLT TV confirms the passing of Andre Harrell, their Vice-Chairman and Hip-Hop industry legend. The media company mourns the loss of the influential music executive....
Singer Nancy Wilson has Died
Legendary singer Nancy Wilson died December 13, 2018 from kidney cancer. Known for sophisticated style and hits like 'Guess Who I Saw Today,' Wilson was...
Comedian, Activist, Author, Dick Gregory Dies at 84
Legendary comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory died at 84, surrounded by family at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington D.C....
Legendary Balladeer James Ingram has Died
Legendary 80s singer James Ingram has died at age 66 after battling brain cancer. The Grammy-winning artist was known for hit duets and powerful vocals....
GRAMMY-NOMINATED GOSPEL SINGER TROY SNEED PASSED
Grammy-nominated gospel singer Troy Sneed passed away April 27th from COVID-19 complications at age 52. Known for hits like "My Heart Says Yes" and entrepreneur...
Industry Icon Irene Johnson-Ware has Died
Industry icon Irene Johnson-Ware, a beloved gospel radio legend who started her career in the early 1960s, has passed away. The veteran air personality was...
Actor Bernie Casey Passes Away at 78 After Brief Illness
Actor Bernie Casey, former NFL player turned acclaimed actor, has died at age 78 after brief illness. Known for roles in James Bond, Star Trek,...
R&B Singer Vesta Williams Found Dead at 53
R&B singer Vesta Williams, best known for her 1988 hit 'Congratulations,' was found dead at age 53 in a California hotel room. The beloved vocalist...
Son of Sugar Hill Records Founder Dies: Rhondo Robinson
Rhondo Robinson, son of Sugar Hill Records founder Sylvia Robinson, died at 43 from multiple organ dysfunction syndrome. He served as VP handling royalties amid...
Radio PD Kris Kelly Found Dead, Industry Condolences
Former WGCI Program Director Kris Kelly (LaVonne R. Battle) was found dead at 47 in her Philadelphia apartment. Industry colleagues share memories and condolences....