Hella Sketchy, whose real name was Jacob Tyler Thureson, has passed away as a result of a drug overdose. He was just 18 years old. Thureson was found unresponsive on June 13th and was transported to the emergency room, where, despite receiving treatmen…
Category archives: Obituaries
Eric Holder Allegedly Killed Nipsey Hussle After the Rapper Cautioned Him to “Take Care of” Snitching Rumors
Outside of the Nipsey Hussle’s clothing store on March 31st, 29-year-old gang member Eric Holder shot the legendary rapper to death. Hussle – real name Ermias Joseph Asghedom – had spent the afternoon signing autographs, taking photos alongside his fan…
Aretha Franklin’s Lawyers Say Kecalf Franklin Doesn’t Have the “Ability, Skill, and Knowledge” to Serve as Estate Administrator
Last summer, the world lost a music legend – Aretha Franklin. The famous soul and gospel singer had succumbed to complications caused by pancreatic cancer. She was 76. In addition to leaving behind an incredible music catalog, she also left behind mul…
Bushwick Bill, Geto Boys’ Founding Member, Passes Away
Following a severe battle with pancreatic cancer, Geto Boys founding member Bushwick Bill has passed away. The Jamaican-American rapper – born in Richard Shaw – was 52. Speaking with TMZ last month, he revealed doctors had diagnosed him with stage 4 pa…
Dr. John, The Night Tripper, Passes Away at 77
New Orleans music icon Dr. John passed away yesterday following a heart attack. The flamboyant six-time Grammy award winner – real name Malcolm John Rebennack – was 77. He died a week before the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival is set to take place. A…
The Prodigy Frontman Keith Flint Ingested Cocaine, Alcohol and Codeine Prior to Hanging Himself
The Prodigy frontman Keith Flint died with unspecified amounts of cocaine, alcohol, and codeine in his system, according to autopsy details. The 49-year-old Flint was found dead in his home in North End, Essex on March 4th. Strangely, the Chelmsford C…
Nipsey Hussle ‘Free’ Memorial Tickets Scalped at Prices Hitting $400
Within minutes of 21,000 free tickets to the Nipsey Hussle’s memorial service at the Staples Center being made available, every one of them had been claimed. It wasn’t long before they were selling for up to $400-a-pop as scalpers tried to profit from …
Blake Shelton Mourns the Passing of Country Legend Earl Thomas Conley
The country music world is mourning the loss of legendary singer Earl Thomas Conley, who died on April 10th at 77 years old. The Voice judge and country music star Blake Shelton was one of the first to spread the news. In a tweet, Shelton told the wor…
Nipsey Hussle’s ‘Celebration of Life’ Memorial Details Confirmed
Yesterday’s news of a Nipsey Hussle memorial at the Staples Center has been confirmed. Nipsey’s official Instagram account shared the details. Nipsey Hussle’s funeral will be held at the 21,000-seat Staples Center in Los Angeles, which officials expect…
Police Identify Nipsey Hussle’s Killer, Dismissing Gang-Related Motive
The man who shot Nipsey Hussle gloated about the murder on social media. He’s now wanted by the LAPD. On Sunday afternoon, a young black man with known gang ties shot and killed Nipsey Hussle. The Grammy-nominated rapper/activist rapper – real name Er…