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R.I.P. Sean Price
11 years ago today, the music industry mourned over the passing of New York rapper Sean Price at the age of 43. Price was a
R.I.P. FBG Duck
6 years ago today, the music industry mourned over the passing of rising Chicago rapper FBG Duck at the age of 26. FBG Duck has
R.I.P. JayDaYoungan
4 years ago today, the music industry mourned over the passing of rising Louisiana rapper JayDaYoungan at the age of 24. On July 27, 2022,
R.I.P. Alley Boy
Today, the music industry mourned over the passing of Atlanta rapper and music executive Alley Boy at the age of 45. The CEO of Duct
R.I.P. Biz Markie
5 years ago today, the music industry mourned over the passing of legendary rapper Biz Markie at the age of 57. The Hip-Hop pioneer, best
R.I.P. Hussein Fatal
11 years ago today, the music industry mourned over the passing of rapper Hussein Fatal at the age of 42. Hussein Fatal, a rapper who
R.I.P. Fredo Santana
8 years ago today, the music industry mourned over the passing of rising rapper Fredo Santana at the age of 27. The Chicago drill rapper
R.I.P. Young Noble
1 years ago today, the music industry mourned over the passing of veteran rapper Young Noble, a protégé of Tupac Shakur, at the age of
R.I.P. Huey
6 years ago today, the Hip-Hop community mourned over the passing of rapper Huey at age 32. Originally signed to Jive Records, the St. Louis,
R.I.P. Julio Foolio
2 years ago today, the Hip-Hop community mourned over the passing of rising rapper Julio Foolio at age 26. On June 23, 2024, the Jacksonville,
R.I.P. Prodigy
9 years ago today, the Hip-Hop community mourned the loss of one of its most revered voices with the passing of Prodigy from Mobb Deep.
R.I.P. Tay Keith
Today, the Hip-Hop world lost renowned producer Tay Keith, who was discovered lifeless in his Nashville apartment. No indications of foul play were reported. The
R.I.P. XXXTentacion
8 years ago today, the Hip-Hop world lost rising rapper XXXTentacion at the age of 20. Despite being a controversial figure due to his highly publicized
R.I.P. Stack Bundles
19 years ago today, the Hip-Hop world lost rising rapper and Jim Jones associate Stack Bundles from Queens, New York. On June 11, 2007, he
R.I.P. Prince
10 years ago today, the world bid farewell to Prince, one of the most trailblazing and influential figures in music history. He tragically passed away
R.I.P. Guru
16 years ago today, the Hip-Hop community bid farewell to Guru, a towering figure whose voice resonated deeply within the culture and as half of
R.I.P. DJ Kay Slay
4 years ago today, the hip-hop community mourned the loss of DJ Kay Slay, affectionately known as the “Drama King,” who was instrumental in revolutionizing
R.I.P. Proof
20 years ago today, the Hip-Hop community mourned the loss of Proof, a pivotal figure in Detroit’s rap scene and a founding member of D12.
R.I.P. Afrika Bambaataa
Today, Afrika Bambaataa, a pioneer and cornerstone of Hip-Hop culture, has passed away at the age of 68. Rising from the Bronx during the formative
R.I.P. DMX
5 years ago today, the New York rapper passed away on April 9, 2021, leaving a legacy through a music catalog that had a profound
R.I.P. Nipsey Hussle
7 years ago today, Nipsey Hussle was at the pinnacle of his career when his life was tragically cut short. He succumbed to gunshot wounds
R.I.P. Eazy-E
31 years ago today, the world lost a true pioneer of culture. Eazy-E was far more than just a rapper; he was a visionary who
R.I.P. Nate Dogg
15 years ago today, the Hip-Hop world lost the ‘King Of Hooks’ at the age of 41. The Long Beach artist, who was Grammy-nominated four
R.I.P. Pop Smoke
6 years ago today, the Hip-Hop world lost fast rising rapper Pop Smoke at age 20. The New York artist was shot and killed in
R.I.P. Prince Markie Dee
5 year ago today, Prince Markie Dee, a Hip-Hop pioneer, cultural icon, and one of the founding members of the legendary Fat Boys, has passed
R.I.P. Trugoy The Dove
3 year ago today, the world of Hip-Hop mourned the loss of one of its most unique voices. As a co-founder of De La Soul,
R.I.P. Whitney Houston
14 year ago today, the world bid farewell to one of the most extraordinary voices in music history, Whitney Houston. At just 48 years old,
R.I.P. Irv Gotti
1 year ago today, a pioneering architect of late-90s and early-2000s Hip-Hop and R&B, Irv redefined the sound and industry dynamics of the time through Murder
R.I.P. Michael “5000” Watts
Today, Swishahouse founder Michael “5000” Watts succumbed to a fatal heart rhythm condition called torsades de Pointes, leading to sudden cardiac arrest. He leaves behind
R.I.P. Juice WRLD
6 years ago today, we lost one of the most promising new artists of his generation named Jarad Anthony Higgins, also known as Juice WRLD,
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