A Heavy Loss In The Hip Hop World


There has been a huge loss in the world of Hip Hop today as Jamaican born rap legend Heavy D passed away unexpectantly. Only aged 44, his death came as a shock to his family and friends. Shock came especially to his fans who had read tweets from him during the day - one being a retweet regarding the death of Joe Fraizer yesterday. The sad news was broken by fellow rapper Grandmaster Flash tweeted, "I was just told Heavy D passed away".

The rapper broke into the industry with the Boyz with their debut 'Livin Large' and later found fame with his hit 1991 song 'Now That We Found Love' which featured Aaron Hall. He was the first rapper to embrace his size with his self proclaiming song 'The Overweight Lovers In The House'. Then paving the way for the likes of Biggie Smalls and Fat Joe...

Joe Fraizer Dies From Cancer


Legendary boxer Joe Fraizer, famous for his left hook sadly passed away yesterday from liver cancer. Only diagnosed just over a month ago, the undisputed World Heavyweight boxing champion died at his home in Philadelphia just aged 67.

Amongst many fans and friends paying tribute including George Foreman, the one that stood out the most today was from his great rival Muhammad Ali:

"The world has lost a great champion...I will always remember Joe with respect and admiration. My sympathy goes out to his family and loved ones."

The pair had met on three occasions between 1971 and 1975 - two of the fights between that time being regarded the best fights in heavyweight history. Fraizer also known as 'Smokin' Joe' has left a great dent in the sports realm and will surely and truly be missed.

RIP: Steve Jobs

"I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple's CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come."

Unfortunatley for his family, friends and fans the day for him to part this world came, and I'm sure this loss has left a dent in the realm of technology. His family has asked for privacy while they mourn his loss. Important figures in the tech world such as Mark
Zuckerberg (founder of Facebook) and Microsoft's Bill Gates are two out of many people who have shared their thoughts and tributes. In a tribute statement by Apple’s Board of Directors...

Throwback Thursday, in memory of Amy Winehouse.


This Throwback Thursday, it had to be an Amy Winehouse track. She would have been one of my throwbacks anyway, but time is of the essence, with her untimely death.

I Miss You: Aaliyah

Today embarks the 9th anniversary of the late great Aaliyah. She died in a tragic plane crash back in 2001. Oh how time has flown by so fast, but her loss seems yonks ago. He music definitely lives on, and I can only dream and imagin where her music would be today. She most probably would be on top of the R&B charts right about now. She's in a better place, and her music still remains in my heart - as I'm sure it does a lot of you. I give you her last video made, from the self titled album Aaliyah - 'Rock The Boat'. Enjoy...

Gary Coleman: Feb 8 '68 - May 28 '10

R.I.P: Guru

Sad news dawns on the hip hop world today as Hip hop legend Keith Elam known to us as Guru passed away on Monday. He was one half of the part of the rap duo Gang Starr. REAL HIPHOP !! The 43 year old who's rap name stood for 'Gifted Unlimited Rhymes Universal' , had been suffering from cancer for a while now. Guru had a cardiac arrest in early March and had been in a coma since. He apparently was in a coma before waking up to bid his family farewell. His death was reported through his partner in crime DJ Premier's blog site. Premiere tweeted:

"I can't believe it...RIP Guru"

At least he is out of pain now, and was able to say goodbye to his family in a dignified manner. His music will live on in the hearts of his fans. For those who need their memories tweaking check out a few of his best after the jump... 

Actress, Jean Simmons dies @ 80.