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by Genetta M. Adams onDecember 27, 2012
From Whitney to Rodney King, we recall the folks in politics and culture who died this year.
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by Aisha I. Jefferson onOctober 10, 2012
Despite a brawl, props were given to the late music exec. Plus, T.I. and others rocked the mic.
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by Aisha I. Jefferson onSeptember 30, 2012
Some of rap's big names, from Rakim to RZA to Q-Tip, talked to The Root before the annual show.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onSeptember 6, 2012
Meanwhile, his estranged wife challenges the notion that their argument led to his suicide.
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by Dream Hampton onSeptember 2, 2012
In a tribute at Ebony, Dream Hampton says the late hip-hop heavyweight, who committed suicide this week, was a "true pioneer."
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by Stacy-Ann Ellis onAugust 30, 2012
Stars use Twitter to express feelings about the reported suicide of the veteran music exec.
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by Jenée Desmond-Harris onAugust 30, 2012
The longtime manager of 50 Cent, Diddy, Ja Rule and Mariah Carey committed suicide at age 44.
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