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One of hip-hop’s most influential figures and Zulu founder Afrika Bambaataa recently passed away after a battle with cancer. Bambaataa, a pioneer who played an important…

Hip-hop pioneer Afrika Bambaataa has reportedly died of cancer at the age of 67.Afrika Bambaataa, the rapper and DJ who brought hip-hop culture to the masses,…

Chuck Norris, the martial arts icon who inspired generations of hip-hop artists, has died in Hawaii at the age of 86. Chuck Norris passed away yesterday…

Lil Jon’s son Nathan Smith drowned while under the influence of psilocybin mushrooms, according to new autopsy results. On February 6, Smith’s body was discovered from…

Demond Wilson died Friday morning at his home in Palm Springs. The 79-year-old actor lost his battle with complications from cancer. Wilson’s son, Demond Wilson Jr.,…

Michael “5000” Watts died Friday (Jan. 30) at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Woodland. The founder of Swishahouse Records is 52 years old. Watts died from a…

Lauryn Hill has paid tribute to her old friend and creative partner John Forté after his unexpected death at age 50, calling their early friendship and…

Dallas rapper Zeethewizard was shot and killed Monday at the Pink House club’s New Year’s Eve party, ending his rising career. AllHipHop.com AllHipHop.com has been a…

Isiah Whitlock Jr. has died at age 71 after a brief illness, leaving behind a remarkable film and television career that spanned decades. Born on September…

Jellybean Johnson, founding drummer of Prince’s band The Time and Minneapolis sound designer, has died suddenly at the age of 69. AllHipHop.com AllHipHop.com has been a…