R.I.P.
Chicago rapper Johnny Boy Da Prince, 23, was killed Wednesday (Jan. 9) in a hail of bullets. His body was apparently left for dead in an alley located in the Garfield Park neighborhood of the city.
R.I.P.
R.I.P.
As Chicago continues to struggle with its ongoing shooting epidemic, an aspiring rapper is added to the city's rising death statistic. DNAInfo.com reports that Chief Keef's stepbrother, Ulysses "Chris" Gissendanner III, was shot and killed last week while visiting his uncle. He was only 19 years old.
Freddy E. Dead at 22
Up-and-coming Seattle rapper Freddy E. committed suicide by a self-inflicted gunshot Saturday (Jan. 5), according to the King County Medical Examiner's Office. He was 22 years old.
Fontella Bass Dies at 72
Soul singer Fontella Bass, recognized for her 1965 chart-topping hit 'Rescue Me,' has died at the age of 72.
Rapper Capital STEEZ Dead at 19
Rapper Capital STEEZ, a rising hip-hop artist comprising the Pro Era rap crew helmed by Joey Bada$$, passed away today.
Major Harris Dies
Major Harris, former member of the '60's R&B group the Delfonics, passed away Nov. 9 at the age of 65, in his hometown of Richmond, Va. His sister, Catherine Thomas, told the Associated Press (via Philly.com) that the singer died from congestive heart and lung failure.
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