Obituaries
Iconic neo-soul singer D’ Angelo has died after a private battle with pancreatic cancer, TMZ reports. He was 51 years old. According to their report, sources connected to his family and his former manager Kedar Massenberg confirmed his passing.
Sharon Chuter, founder of Uoma Beauty and Pull Up for Change, has died at 38.
Dr. Danielle Spencer, an actor who gained fame through the 1970s hit sitcom What’s Happening!!, has passed away, according to a social media post. While we await official word from the family of Dr. Danielle Spencer, we’ll share what we’ve learned so far.
There’s sad news to report about Malcolm-Jamal Warner. The Cosby Show star, 54, has reportedly died.
Ananda Lewis, the beloved former MTV VJ, talk show host, and tireless advocate, has passed away. She was 52.
Ronald Fenty, father of superstar Robyn "Rihanna" Fenty, has passed away at the age of 70.
South African curator Koyo Kouoh has died at the age of 57. The Cameroon-born art legend was set to become the first African woman to lead the 2026 Venice Biennale, an international cultural exhibition hosted annually in Venice, Italy.
Roy Ayers' music has been sampled countless times by artists including Mary J. Blige, Common, and Tyler, The Creator.
Iconic neo-soul singer Angie Stone died at 63 after she was reportedly in a terrible car accident on March 1.
There’s sad news to report today concerning music legend, Roberta Flack. Reps for the Grammy-winning singer have confirmed that she died Monday. She was 88.
The hip-hop community is mourning the loss of Voletta Wallace, the mother of hip-hop icon, The Notorious B.I.G.
Murder Inc. Records co-founder and music producer Irv Gotti has passed away joining other notable Black people we’ve lost so far in 2025.
