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D.I.T.C.'s Party Arty Passes Away

December 5, 2008 9:45 AM

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Legendary Ghetto Dwellas/Diggin' In The Crates (D.I.T.C.) rapper Arthur "Party Arty" Sheridan has reportedly passed away yesterday (December 4) due to health problems.

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Slim Thug, Chamillionaire & Pimp C's Widow Speak On Rapper's Influence

December 4, 2008 12:00 PM

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Today marks the one year anniversary of the death of Houston rap legend, Pimp C of UGK.  In honor of Pimp's passing SOHH caught up with a few of his H-Town associates like Chamillionaire and Slim Thug to speak on his legacy.

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Houston Remembers Pimp C One Year Later

December 3, 2008 9:01 AM

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David Banner, Bun B, DJ Paul and others will help pay homage to the late UGK rapper Pimp C by speaking with Houston radio station KPFT on the one year anniversary of his death.

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Scarface & Jazze Pha Honor MC Breed At Benefit Concert

December 1, 2008 11:53 AM

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Scarface, Jazze Pha and others will unite for an MC Breed benefit concert this evening in Michigan.

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BREAKING: MC Breed Dies At 36

November 22, 2008 8:00 PM

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Eric Breed, the Midwest rapper known as MC Breed, was found dead today after suffering kidney failure.

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50 Cent Waits To "Self Destruct," Album Pushed Back To '09

November 14, 2008 10:30 AM

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Mega rap star 50 Cent has decided to push his highly anticipated album Before I Self Destruct to next year. 

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Kanye Speaks On Mother's Passing, Feelings Of Isolation

November 13, 2008 10:15 AM

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Hip-Hop superstar Kanye West has come forward to speak about the impact of his mother's death and her influence on his music.
 

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Update: Former Motown Head, Jheryl Busby, Dead At 59

November 4, 2008 6:02 PM

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[Editors Note: this story has been updated as more information has become available]

While details are still developing, it has been confirmed that former Motown president/CEO Jheryl Busby passed away today (November 4) in his Malibu, California home.

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Update: Jennifer Hudson Lays Family To Rest During Private Funeral, Gains Support From Oprah & Queen Latifah

November 4, 2008 1:37 PM

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Still coming to terms with the murder of family, Jennifer Hudson attended a private funeral service in Chicago on Monday (November 3) for her mother, brother and nephew.

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Jennifer Hudson Family Honored At Public Memorial

November 3, 2008 11:44 AM

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Coming out to express their support and sorrow for the slaying of Jennifer Hudson's family, both friends and family attended a public memorial service in Chicago over the weekend.

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"Dolemite" Dies At 81, Uncle Luke Speaks On Comedian's Importance

October 21, 2008 10:39 AM

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Legendary comedian Rudy Ray Moore, known for his portrayal of the cult character Dolemite and for proclaiming himself as the "Godfather of Rap," passed away over the weekend.

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Sean Bell Case Headed Back To Court

July 2, 2008 2:15 PM

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By Cyrus Langhorne

A New York judge has called upon all representatives involved in the 2006 shooting of Sean Bell to return to court this month to settle the wrongful death suit filed by his fiancée.

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