Dallas Rapper Lil Loaded Dead At 20
The young man's lawyer has stated the rapper reportedly died by suicide.
Longtime Congressman Alcee Hastings Dies at 84
“We are forever grateful for a life well lived.” -Representative Val Demings (D-FL)
A Public Memorial Service For Vernon E. Jordan, Jr. Will Stream Live Today
Former President Bill Clinton will deliver the eulogy for the civil rights lawyer and power broker.
Lauren London's Touching Birthday Tribute To Nipsey Hussle: 'Long Live My Other Half'
The actress and mother of Nipsey's two-year-old son honored the slain rapper on what would have been his 34th birthday.
'Antoine Fisher' Actress Novella Nelson Passes Away
The 77-year-old actress had a successful Broadway and Hollywood career.
Soul II Soul’s Melissa Bell Dead At 53
Bell’s daughter, 'X-Factor' winner Alexandra Burke, broke the news Tuesday on Twitter.
2 Live Crew's Fresh Kid Ice Dies At 53: 'We Lost a Legend'
The rapper passed away Thursday due to an undisclosed medical condition.
‘True Blood’ Actor Nelsan Ellis Dies At 39
Ellis passed away from heart failure complications, his manager says
Prince's Former Drummer John Blackwell Jr. Dies At 43
Blackwell was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2016, which left him unable to use his left arm and leg.
Mobb Deep's Prodigy Passes Away At 42
The rapper was reportedly battling complications from sickle cell anemia.
James Hardy, Former NFL Player And Ex-Boyfriend Of Toya Wright, Found Dead At 31
The 31-year-old’s body was mysteriously found in a river in Indiana.
Morehouse Interim President William Taggart Has Died
The college confirmed with ESSENCE that their interim President, William “Bill” Taggart has died. "For the past two years, Bill devoted himself wholeheartedly to Morehouse College."
Sheila Abdus-Salaam, First Black Woman Judge In New York's Top Court, Found Dead
Abdus-Salaam, who was also the first female Muslim judge in U.S. history, was found in the Hudson River.