Parliament-Funkadelic Co-Founder Calvin Simon Dies at 79

01/10/2022

His cause of death hasn't been revealed.

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Ye Is Actively Working On 'DONDA 2'

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Soulja Boy Retires From Rapping, Heads Into The Acting World

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Force MDs Star Jessie Lee Daniels Passes Away At 57

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Grammys 2022 Postponed Indefinitely

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Parliament-Funkadelic Co-Founder Calvin Simon Dies at 79

"Rest in peace to my P-Funk brother Mr. Calvin Simon," George Clinton wrote on Facebook.
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Young Dolph Alleged Murder Suspect Vows To Turn Himself Into Authorities

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John Legend Sells Music Catalog Dating Back To 2004

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Young Dolph Tribute Album Announced

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Young Dolph Murder Suspect Captured In Indiana After Manhunt

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