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Frank Lucas, one of America’s most infamous drug kingpins has died at the age of 86.
Lucas, who’s life of crime was famously portrayed by Denzel Washington in the 2007 movie “American Gangster,” died in New Jersey yesterday (May 30, 2019).
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Sad news today as it’s being reported that John Singleton, the Oscar-nominated writer and director of Boyz N the Hood, will soon be taken off life support.
It’s been 13 days since Singleton has been in ICU at Cedars-Sinai hospital after suffering a major stroke and rumors spread earlier today that the legendary director was deceased.
Singleton’s family issued a statement denying the claims, however they revealed that he will be removed from life support today (Monday).
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Grammy-nominated rap artist, entrepreneur and community philanthropist Ermias Asghedom, aka Nipsey Hussle, was shot and killed Sunday.
Hussle, 33, was brutally shot down in South Los Angeles, right outside of The Marathon Clothing, a store he owned on West Slauson Avenue.
According to authorities, at least two other people were injured in the shooting, which occurred around 3:20 p.m. All three victims were transported to a hospital, where Hussle was pronounced dead, according to police. The other two are reportedly in stable condition.
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Heartbreaking news today as it’s been revealed that Precious Harris, the sister of rapper Clifford “Tip” Harris, has passed away after a major car accident last week.
Precious’ daughter, Kamaya, confirmed the news in a heartfelt social media post.
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It’s been nearly 10 weeks since the unexpected death of actress/model Kim Porter, but a cause of death has finally been released.
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