Rose McPhatter, mom to 33-year-old Ronald McPhatter (B$B Banga) who was shot dead during a backstage brawl – reportedly between Troy Ave and Maino's entourages – said her son died much how he lived...protecting his friend.
https://www.instagram.com/p/5fVz5Fuo6Z/ B$B crew member B$B Banga was reportedly fatally injured from a gunshot wound he received at T.I.’s Irving Plaza concert in New York City. Last night, news broke of a shooting at Irving Plaza around 10 p.m. EST, with initial reports citing three people were shot, one critically. Shortly thereafter, WPIX 11 News confirmed there were four shooting […]
UPDATE : Thursday, May 26 – 12:52 A.M. EST Early reports claimed Troy Ave’s camp was responsible for the shooting, but a member of Troy Ave’s camp says the Brooklyn rapper was a victim, not a culprit. Karen Civil reports that Troy Ave’s management has confirmed a bullet grazed his leg. Specific details surrounding his condition are vague, […]
https://twitter.com/TuMUSIC4/status/733438885896716288 John Berry, a founding member of the Beastie Boys, has passed away. The 52-year-old musician died in Massachusetts on Thursday due to complications of frontal lobe dementia. Berry’s father confirmed his son’s death to Rolling Stone, revealing his medical condition had worsened over recent months. Berry was credited for coming up with the legendary group’s name. He helped formed the […]
Even on the other side, Prince reigns.
“Albums still matter. Like books and black lives, albums still matter. Tonight and always.” – Prince Music legend and cultural icon Prince has passed away at 57 years old. It was reported by TMZ and later confirmed by the singer’s publicist that the music icon, most known for his ingenious music, emblematic style, and elusiveness, died at his […]
Sadly, American college and professional basketball legend Dwayne "Pearl" Washington has died.
Hip-hop lost another legend today.
Very sad news coming out of Atlanta. Rapper Bankroll Fresh was reportedly shot and killed outside an Atlanta studio tonight. Best known for his single “Hot Boy,” the rising Atlanta rapper was signed to 2 Chainz’ Street Exec Record label. There aren’t many details surrounding Bankroll Fresh’s untimely death, but he was scheduled to make a […]
