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Apollo Queen Kiki Shepard Dies at 74

From Broadway dancer to TV staple with Steve Harvey and Sinbad, Shepard's joy lit up Harlem stages and our TV screens.

Wu-Tang Clan Founder Oliver “Power” Grant Dies at 52

Tributes pour in from Method Man, Raekwon, Gza, and Rza as the hip-hop world mourns the executive producer and creative force behind the legendary group.

D’Angelo’s Son Says He Feels ‘Cheated’ After Father’s Death

Michael Archer Jr. said on an ABC special that he’s grieving both parents and is leaning on music, therapy, and faith as he rebuilds.

Funeral and Livestream Details for Rev. Jesse Jackson Have Been Announced

Jackson’s celebration of life services will span multiple cities.

‘He Kept the Dream Alive’: Social Media Reacts to Rev. Jesse Jackson’s Death

Tributes poured in from movement elders, elected leaders, and family as the nation remembers a complicated, consequential life.

John Forté, Grammy-Nominated Fugees Producer and Rapper, Dead at 50

The Grammy-nominated producer and rapper was found unresponsive at his home in Massachusetts.

A Maestro’s Goodbye: Funeral Details Announced for Gospel Great Richard Smallwood

Smallwood, whose songs bridged classical training and church tradition, died Dec. 30 at 77 and his Celebration of Life will be held Jan. 24 at First Baptist Church of Glenarden.

Isiah Whitlock Jr., 'The Wire' Standout, Dies at 71

The actor’s signature catch phrase and a decades-long run in film and TV left an undeniable cultural imprint as friends and colleagues remember him as warm, funny, and a gentleman.

Carl Carlton, Singer of ‘She’s a Bad Mama Jama,’ Dead at 72

The Detroit-born funk and R&B star has died after a long illness, his son announced.

Reggae Pioneer and Global Icon Jimmy Cliff Dies at 81

The family of the legendary artist confirmed his passing on Instagram, and the world is honoring the man whose music carried Jamaican culture across generations.

Questlove Reveals a Posthumous D’Angelo Project Is Dropping Soon

The Roots legend says unreleased music from D’Angelo is on the way. Neo-soul fans, it’s almost time to tap back into that magic.

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