Via WizNation The east coast/west coast rivalry from the 90′s is a topic in Hip Hop that will never go away in light of the deaths of both Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur. Greg Kading, a retired LA police detective, is currently promoting the VH1 specialBehind The Music: Notorious BIG, and E.J. Greig was able […]

While on Tour Nas mother Ann Jones took a turn for the worse. Upon finding out Nas takes a quick flight to visit ailing mother as she passes away in his arms. Watch Nas discuss this and more in his upcoming special on VH1. RELATED: 3 Reasons Why Nas’ VH1 Special Will Be A Classic! […]

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More details are pouring out of the investigation into the death of Whitney Houston and all signs continue to point to drug use. According to the L.A. Coroner’s report, a ”spoon with a white crystal-like substance on it” and a “white powdery substance” were both found in Houston’s room. That substance was tested and proven to be cocaine. The report also […]

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From TMZ – Whitney Houston had cocaine in her system when she died — this according to the L.A. County Coroner. Too Far? National Enquirer Posts Whitney Houston Open Casket Photo The L.A. County Coroner has just released the singer’s official cause of death — accidental drowning … but the report also notes heart disease […]

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Oh no! I know they didn’t just say that! Yes we said it! And here is why. Every year radio stations, magazines, and websites light up with content honoring the late great rapper Biggie Smalls. Events take place, interviews are given, even both crews of the late Biggie and Tupac have called a truce this […]

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via Praise Cleveland M. J. Edwards Funeral Home, the funeral home entrusted with the final arrangements of Whitney Houston, 48, and Memorial Keepsakes, have released an obituary honoring the life of our favorite “Jersey Girl.” Services for Houston, who died Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA the night […]

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In the last 24 hours of Whitney Houston’s life she looked so happy with Bobbi Kristina and Kelly Price by her side. The last song she sang before her untimely death was “Yes Jesus Loves Me” to her dear friend Kelly Price at her Pre-Grammy Party. Publicist Kristen Foster said Saturday that the singer had […]

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LOS ANGELES — Investigators worked Sunday to piece together what killed Whitney Houston as the music industry’s biggest names gathered for a Grammy Awards show that at times felt as much like a memorial as a celebration. SEE ALSO: Celebrating The Life Of Whitney Houston Coroner’s officials say they will not release any information on […]

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If you could take a simple blood test that could accurately predict whether you’d live to 100 or not would you take it? Scientists at the Boston School of Medicine say they’ve created a test that can actually do just that. They’ve identified 281 genetic markers that are associated with long life.  Basically, if you’ve got […]

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A Russian finalist in Finland’s annual World Sauna Championships died yesterday after he and his opponent were rushed to the hospital, organizers of heat-endurance contest said. Head of the competition Ossi Arvela said in a statement: “Russian competitor has died in (Sauna World Championships.” He added that the Finnish finalist had been taken from the […]

The documentation of rock and roll’s Black roots should come as no surprise to anyone with an Internet connection and a thirst for musical knowledge, but many are unaware of the band Death and the role that they played in shaping the sound of 1970s proto-punk music.