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XXXTentacion Signed a $10 Million Record Deal Right Before His Death

July 9, 2018

If reports are true, expect more XXXTentacion singles to drop during the next few years. Shortly before his passing, XXXTentacion – real name Jahseh Onfroy – had signed a major record deal. For his third albu... Read More...

Drake Collaborator Smoke Dawg Murdered as Rap’s Body Count Continues

Marsha Silva

July 1, 2018

Now, Canadian rapper and Drake collaborator Smoke Dawg has been murdered. The Canadian rapper, whose real name is Jahvante Smart, was shot dead in his hometown of Toronto on Saturday, June 30th. Toronto May... Read More...

Joe Jackson, Father of Michael Jackson and Jackson Family Patriarch, Is Dead

Paul Resnikoff

June 27, 2018

Joe Jackson, father of Michael Jackson and patriarch of the Jackson family, has died at 89. His legacy will forever be a complicated one, much like the Jackson family itself. Earlier today, Jackson patriarc... Read More...

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XXXTentacion’s Suspected Killer Pleads Not Guilty

Marsha Silva

June 27, 2018

Dedrick Williams is the suspect in the shooting death of XXXTentacion. However, he denied committing the crime during his first court appearance. Williams is 22 and claims that he was nowhere near the area w... Read More...

XXXTentacion Refused to Beef Up Security Prior to His Death

Paul Resnikoff

June 22, 2018

XXXTentacion refused to add a security detail prior to his death, according to his attorney. The rapper was completely unprotected during his recent assault. XXXTentacion had absolutely no security protecti... Read More...

Police Make an Arrest in the XXXTentacion Murder Case

Daniel Sanchez

June 21, 2018

Despite the arrest, it remains unclear why the suspect would have killed XXXTentacion. Authorities in Florida have made an arrest in connection with the death of rapper XXXTentacion. Homicide de... Read More...

XXXTentacion Is Dead: Rapper Gunned Down In Violent Drive-by Shooting

Paul Resnikoff

June 18, 2018

XXXTentacion is now dead after getting gunned down outside of Miami. He was 20 years old. The following is a developing story. Please check back for ongoing updates. Last updated: Mon. June 18th, 5:55 pm E... Read More...

Avicii Committed Suicide With a Piece of Glass, Report States

Paul Resnikoff

May 1, 2018

The tragic story surrounding Avicii keeps getting worse. It now looks like Tim Bergling, aka Avicii, committed suicide in a gruesome manner. The latest information on Avicii's death is coming from TMZ — so ... Read More...

Who Killed Avicii?

Paul Resnikoff

April 27, 2018

First, there was shock. Now, there's outrage over the tragic — and completely preventable — death of Avicii. So whose fault is this? For those who were around in the 90s, Avicii's tragic death feels a lot ... Read More...

Avicii’s Tragic Death Looks Like a Suicide

Paul Resnikoff

April 26, 2018

It now appears that superstar DJ Avicii has committed suicide, based on a statement received from the DJ’s family. It looks like Tim Bergling, known to the world as Avicii, took his own life last week. Ea... Read More...

Avicii, 2016: “I’m going to die. I have said it so many times.”

Paul Resnikoff

April 24, 2018

In retrospect, maybe the warning signs were obvious. Avicii's meteoric rise to fame came at an extreme cost, even though the DJ was trying to save himself. Just last week, Avicii (aka Tim Bergling) lost tha... Read More...

Avicii’s Family Issues Its First Public Statement

Paul Resnikoff

April 23, 2018

The Bergling family has issued a formal statement following the death of Avicii last week. The family of Tim Bergling (aka Avicii) landed in Muscat, Oman this weekend following the DJ's death. The statement... Read More...

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Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson, Famous for Hits Like ‘Straight Tequila Night,’ Passes Away

Freddie Jackson, the Velvety Voice Behind ‘You Are My Lady,’ Passes Away

Dolly Parton, Queen of Country Music and a Diamond in a Rhinestone World, Dead at 80

ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Passes Away Mid-Tour, Prompting Last-Minute Cancellations

William Orbit, Super-Producer for Madonna, Blur, Pink, and All Saints, Dies Aged 69

XXXTentacion Signed a $10 Million Record Deal Right Before His Death

Drake Collaborator Smoke Dawg Murdered as Rap’s Body Count Continues

Joe Jackson, Father of Michael Jackson and Jackson Family Patriarch, Is Dead

XXXTentacion’s Suspected Killer Pleads Not Guilty

XXXTentacion Refused to Beef Up Security Prior to His Death

Police Make an Arrest in the XXXTentacion Murder Case

XXXTentacion Is Dead: Rapper Gunned Down In Violent Drive-by Shooting

Avicii Committed Suicide With a Piece of Glass, Report States

Who Killed Avicii?

Avicii’s Tragic Death Looks Like a Suicide

Avicii, 2016: “I’m going to die. I have said it so many times.”

Avicii’s Family Issues Its First Public Statement