Bushwick Bill, the diminutive, one-eyed rapper who with the Geto Boys helped put the South's stamp on rap with hits like "Mind Playing Tricks On Me" and "Six Feet Deep," died on Sunday at the age of 52, according to his publicist. Dawn P. told The Associated Press that the rapper died Sunday at 9:35 p.m., local time, at a Colorado hospital. The publicist says the rapper, whose legal name is Richard Shaw, was surrounded by family when he died.His Dallas-based business manager, Pete Marrero, said the rapper was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in February. He had been planning to go on tour around the time he was hospitalized. In an interview with TMZ, Bushwick Bill said he wasn't afraid of dying, referencing one of his songs, "Ever So Clear," from his 1992 solo album, where he talks about shooting himself in the head and losing an eye when he was high on drugs."I died and came back already on June 19, 1991 so I know what it's like on the other side," he said.He said he was … [Read more...] about Bushwick Bill, one-eyed Geto Boys rapper, has died at 52
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Beyoncé Fights Back Tears While Honoring Uncle Who Died of HIV in GLAAD Media Awards Speech
Beyoncé's 2019 GLAAD Media Awards speech was irreplaceable. It wasn't long before the global superstar had guests cheering after taking the stage alongside her famous husband, Jay-Z, to accept the prestigious Vanguard Award on Thursday night in Los Angeles. During the star-studded ceremony, the 23-time Grammy-winning songstress told the crowd she was "overwhelmed" as she delivered an impassioned speech following a medley performance by Shangela as well as an introduction from Morris Singletary, Janet Mock, Ty Hunter and Lena Waithe. "We were not expecting any of those incredible presenters and just super honored and overwhelmed. I have already cried. I put a run in my stocking," the mother of three told the crowd as she began. Jussie Smollett makes a statement after appearing in court where prosecutors dropped all charges against him. (Published Tuesday, March 26, 2019) Beyonce's Tour Costumes "I would say that one of the most beautiful memories from our tour was … [Read more...] about Beyoncé Fights Back Tears While Honoring Uncle Who Died of HIV in GLAAD Media Awards Speech
Names we won’t forget: Famous people who died in 2018
This March 8, 2017, file photo shows former U.S. President George H.W. Bush and former first lady Barbara Bush at an awards ceremony hosted by Congregation Beth Israel in Houston. George H.W. Bush died Nov. 30 while Barbara Bush died April 17. (Steve Gonzales/Houston Chronicle via AP, File) Burt Reynolds, right, who stars in the movie “The Longest Yard,” is interviewed before the movie’s premiere Thursday, May 19, 2005, in Los Angeles. Reynolds’ son Quinton Reynolds is at left. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok) This Jan. 14, 2012, file photo, shows singer Aretha Franklin performing during the BET Honors at the Warner Theatre in Washington. The famed singer died Aug. 16. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) (FILES) In this file photo taken on February 8, 2015, British scientist Stephen Hawking (C) arrives on the red carpet with former wife Jane Hawking (L) and daughter Lucy Hawking (R) for the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Opera House in … [Read more...] about Names we won’t forget: Famous people who died in 2018
Final goodbye: Roll call of some who died in 2018
In a year filled with heightened political vitriol, two deaths brought the nation together to remember men who represented a seemingly bygone era of U.S. politics. George H.W. Bush was a president, vice president, congressman, CIA director and Navy pilot during World War II, where he flew 58 missions and was shot down over the Pacific. As a politician, he had his fair share of critics and was voted out of office after one term as president. But the Republican reinvented himself in the years after his time in the White House, becoming a fundraiser for disaster relief and forming an unlikely friendship with the man who ousted him from office, former President Bill Clinton. John McCain was a political giant in his own right. He served as a senator for more than 30 years, ran for president twice and spent five years as a prisoner of war after being shot down during the Vietnam War. In captivity, McCain endured torture and even turned down a chance to be released early, denying the North … [Read more...] about Final goodbye: Roll call of some who died in 2018
Deaths in 2018: Aretha Franklin, Stephen Hawking and Other Notable People Who Died This Year
The world lost a number of notable figures over the last year; Stephen Hawking, John McCain, George H.W. Bush and Stan Lee were among the people remembered for their extraordinary lives and contributions.The music world lost its spiritual soul in August with the death of Aretha Franklin. One of the all-time great divas, her legacy looms over the world of pop to this day, although no imitator has managed to recapture the vital spark of her musicianship.The death of rapper Mac Miller shocked the world in September. Miller was just 26 years old, and tributes poured in from across the music industry from people wanting to remember the talented, but troubled, artist. Similarly tragic was the death in April of DJ Avicii, who died by suicide aged 28 after a long struggle with alcohol abuse and depression.While some celebrities lives were celebrated with loving tributes, other left a more troubling, mixed legacy to parse. The murder of 20-year-old rapper XXXTentacion was seen as a sudden end … [Read more...] about Deaths in 2018: Aretha Franklin, Stephen Hawking and Other Notable People Who Died This Year