Celebrity deaths

BET Remembers the Legends We Lost in 2025

From D'Angelo and Sly Stone, to Assata Shakur and Malcolm-Jamal Warner, we pay tribute to some of the many icons who left us this year.
12/31/2025

The 25 Headlines That Defined 2025: From Beyoncé’s Grammy Win to Culture-Shifting Political Moments

From historic wins and heartbreaking losses to political shakeups and viral culture moments, here are the stories that dominated conversations, timelines, and group chats all year long.
12/29/2025

Rolling Ray Dead at 28 as Zeus Network Confirms His Passing

The viral social media personality and reality TV star was remembered by fans and networks for his authenticity and impact on pop culture.
09/04/2025

Vivian Ayers, Celebrated Poet and Mother of Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad, Dies at 102

The literary icon was recently honored by NASA as one of the 'Hidden Figures' of the Apollo 11 mission for her groundbreaking poem 'Hawk.'
08/21/2025

Malcolm-Jamal Warner Drowned While Swimming With Daughter, Report Confirms

The Emmy-nominated star of ‘The Cosby Show’ was pulled from a riptide after a surfer rescued his 8-year-old daughter. Warner received CPR for 45 minutes before being pronounced dead.
07/23/2025

Actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dead at 54

The actor, musician, and cultural icon — best known as Theo Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show' — died by accidental drowning.
07/21/2025

Ananda Lewis, Former 'Teen Summit' Host, Dies at 52

Lewis opened up about having cancer earlier this year.
06/11/2025

Sly Stone, Legendary Funk Pioneer, Dead At 82

The iconic musician passed away peacefully after a prolonged battle with COPD and other health issues.
06/09/2025

Son of Young Scooter Says He’s ‘Broken Into a Million Pieces’ Over Father’s Death

Kenneth Edward Rashaad Bailey Jr. said he was “broken into million pieces” over his father’s passing.
03/31/2025

DJ Funk, Pioneering Ghetto House Producer, Dies at 54

The Chicago house legend was known for hits like “Work Dat Body” and “Pump It.”
03/06/2025
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For the Love of Hip Hop
Hip Hop Awards 2024

Hip-hop legends MC Lyte, T.I., The Sugarhill Gang, Trick Daddy and others discuss their earliest memories of falling in love with the genre, how it has changed their life and much more.
02/03/2025