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Eddie Cheba, Pioneering Hip-Hop Legend, Passes Away

February 13, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Eddie Cheba, the trailblazing DJ who inspired Russell Simmons to pursue a career in hip-hop in the 1970s, has passed away. His close friend, Van Silk, confirmed the news in a statement provided to AllHipHop. Cheba went into cardiac arrest at 7:16 AM, ET on Tuesday after being sick for a number of months and suffering several strokes.

“I met Eddie beck in 1975 the same time I met Dj Hollywood and Reggie Wells. Reggie Well and Eddie CHEBA grew up in Douglas Houses in Manhattan,” Van Silk told the outlet. “My experience with Eddie Cheeba is very sentimental. He play for many of my parties and we did Broadway InternInternational together. Eddie definitely cannot be left out of the culture of Hip-Hop. Trust me. Even the great article written by Roosevelt Dynamite Simmons is fantastic. Sad to say Eddie Cheba last performance and interview was last August 11 at the Rapamania 50 event. Eddie was booked to perform, but I told him to get on the mic. We have along personal history and been in touch with him over the last six years. He will definitely be missed.”

Russell Simmons Mourns Eddie Cheba

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Simmons was one of the first to confirm Cheba was previously hospitalized back in 2023. He also reflected on the news of Cheba’s passing on Tuesday. “One more legendary ground breaking rapper has passed and the Hip-Hop community was too un educated to give him the proper flowers he deserved it was cheba or hollywood and if u couldn’t get one of those definitely go get a smaller venue make sure u reach out and get love bug starsky (rip) and charge less but thats the fact,” he wrote on Instagram

He added: “Is it was in that order they were the 3 biggest stars and they were the reason we got to make rap records as a promoter of hip hop promoting all 5 boroughs im 100000% sure that before there was a recording art when there was only performance artists eddie cheba was a major mastermind of hip hop all these rich rappers and ‘moguls’ you are standing on his shoulders!!!!! GIVE THE MAN HIS FLOWERS RIP THE GREAT LEGENDARY EDDIE CHEBA.” Check out Simmons’ tribute to Cheba above. Be on the lookout for further updates on the DJ’s passing on HotNewHipHop.

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Yo Gotti Makes 1st Public Appearance Since Big Jook’s Murder

January 20, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Yo Gotti made his first public appearance since the death of his brother, Big Jook, on Friday night in Detroit at 42 Dugg’s concert at Little Caesars Arena. On stage, he appeared to be wearing a bulletproof vest under his shirt. Clips of the performance are circulating on social media. Jook was shot and killed outside a Memphis restaurant, last weekend.

When DJ Akademiks shared a clip of Gotti’s appearance, many fans were surprised to see him back to work this quickly. “N***a just buried 2 of his family members and out here on stage I know n****s grieve differently but wtf,” one user wrote. Another complained about people being insensitive about the situation in the face of tragedy. “I cant believe people so insensitive in the comments like they really know these famous people like he died in front of his family have some respect karma spend the bend for us all,” they commented.

Yo Gotti On Stage In Detroit

DETROIT, MICHIGAN – JANUARY 19: 42 Dugg (L) and Yo Gotti perform at Little Caesars Arena on January 19, 2024, in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Scott Legato/Getty Images)

Fans aren’t the only ones who have spoken out in the wake of Jook’s death. Rick Ross also called for an end to gun violence in a message on social media. “I flew out of Houston 3 a.m., got back to Miami,” Ross said. “I’m headed to an event titled 5,000 Role Models where we acknowledging the young leaders, the young kings, our young brothers. We gotta empower the brothers. And while I’m speaking on this, our brothers in Memphis: I need y’all to know there’s only one way to wisdom and wealth, and that’s through each other. You understand? Through each other. Put the ski masks down. Put the guns down. Let’s embrace each other now. Let’s show that love. Rest in peace to all our good brothers.”

Yo Gotti Performs With 42 Dugg

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Check out a clip from Gotti’s appearance at 42 Dugg & Friends on Instagram above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Yo Gotti on HotNewHipHop.

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Key Glock Mourns Death Of The Glock Firearm Company’s Founder & Engineer

December 28, 2023 by newhiphopnews

As one of Memphis’ top MCs right now, Key Glock is slowly becoming one of the first names you rattle off when thinking about the best trap artists today. However, the depth behind that name has quite an interesting backstory, which just recently got a saddening but honorable new set of context. Moreover, he recently took to Twitter on Wednesday (December 27) to mourn the death of Gaston Glock, the engineer who founded the Glock firearm company and designed its products. “RIP UNK,” the Tennessee rapper expressed on the social media platform, a succinct but nonetheless tributing statement on an underrated influence in his career trajectory.

Furthermore, he’s used the “Glock” name for a lot of his promotion and branding, such as his most recent album Glockoma 2. But Key Glock had previously explained that his artist name stems from a nickname that he got while coming uo in Memphis. As such, there might be more direct reasoning as to why this name is what he formed a career off of, and whether he had a special affinity for Glocks. Still, the Paper Route Empire hitmaker has never gotten too specific about this name’s origins, so there’s plenty to unveil if he so chooses.

Key Glock Honors Gaston Glock

Elsewhere on social media, he also had to respond to some pretty bizarre and worrisome allegations about backstage conduct. For those unaware, a fan alleged that they found a note around the “meet and greet” section for a recent show that read: “If you ain’t f***ing or sucking, leave!” When the “F**k A Feature” spitter caught wind of this, he claimed that he wasn’t responsible for this if it even happened in the first place, and seemed quite peeved at the assumption. “Key Glock ain’t said s**t,” he tweeted in response to these rumors spiraling on the Internet.

Meanwhile, we hope that the 26-year-old continues to find massive career success in 2024, as he had a killer 2023. After all, whether it was through a freestyle remix of Bad Bunny’s “MONACO” or his own solo work, he proved that he’s one of the best in the mainstream lane right now. Hopefully that’s something that keeps going on an upward trajectory. For more news and the latest updates on Key Glock, stay posted on HNHH.

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Bobbie Jean Carter Was Found Unresponsive In Her Bathroom On Day Of Her Death: New Details Revealed

December 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Bobbie Jean Carter was found unresponsive in her bathroom on the day she died, in a similar fashion to that of her late brother, Aaron Carter. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office in Florida revealed the details surrounding her passing to Page Six on Wednesday.

They explained that first responders discovered her on Saturday morning following a call to her house. From there, they took her to St. Joseph’s Hospital in Tampa. Medical examiners then pronounced her dead. An exact cause of death remains unconfirmed. Bobbie Jean was arrested for retail theft and drug possession back in June after having fentanyl in her purse. Her roommates, however, say she’s been off drugs completely since landing on probation.

Bobbie Jean Carter With Her Family

PASADENA, CA – JULY 11: Bobbie Jean Carter, Nick Carter, Leslie Carter. Angel Carter, and Aaron Carter arrive at the Style Network Party At The Summer T.C.A. Tour on July 11, 2006 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Chad Buchanan/Getty Images)

Bobbie Jean’s mom, Jane Carter, announced her passing over the weekend in a statement noted by Page Six. “I am in shock from learning of the sudden death of my daughter, Bobbie Jean, and I will need time to process the terrible reality of this happening for the third time,” Jane said, referring to the deaths of son Aaron and daughter Leslie Carter. “When I am able to think clearly, I’ll release a fuller statement, but until then, I would request to be left to grieve in private. However deeply a parent feels the loss of a child, the suffering of a young child at the loss of a parent must be much greater.” She concluded by asking for prayers for her “precious 8-year-old granddaughter, Bella, who previously lost her father and is now also left without her mother.”

Police do not suspect foul play while Bobbie Jean’s death remains under investigation. Be on the lookout for further updates on Bobbie Jean Carter’s death on HotNewHipHop.

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Lizzo “Heartbroken” After Beloved Dog Pooka Passes Away

December 27, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Fans have seen countless celebrities taking part in holiday festivities this week but unfortunately, Lizzo’s in the process of mourning. The songstress took to social media earlier this week to reveal that she’s lost her pet dog, Pooka. It’s unconfirmed what led to her beloved pup’s passing. She’s made it clear, however, that the loss has been difficult to swallow.

She took to Instagram yesterday to share a variety of photos of herself and loved ones posing with Pooka. “I’m not ok im so heartbroken rip Pooka,” she captioned the carousel. Countless fans have come through with words of support as she reckons with the animal’s passing, noting how difficult losing a pet can be. “We will always love you, Pooka Diamanté Jefferson,” Lizzo captioned another sweet shot of her and the dog. “4•10•2005 – 12•24•2023.”

Lizzo Says Goodbye To Pooka

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While the loss of her pet has certainly put a damper on the “Juice” performer’s holiday, it’s not the only unfortunate circumstance plaguing her as of late. Earlier this year, she was hit with a lawsuit from various former backup dancers who accused her of sexual harassment and other workplace misconduct. She’s since moved to have the documents sealed, though the judge has yet to rule on the motion. Her team argues that “documents, correspondence and testimony that contain sensitive, confidential information and/or proprietary business information, including employee compensation, contract negotiation, and third-party sensitive contact information” should not be available to the public.

After addressing the allegations and denying any wrongdoing, Lizzo shared last month that she’s in the process of self-improvement. “I’m working.. on music, myself, relationships with people and food, my anxiety, my body, my business, and my trust issues with the world. But they are deep now, deeper than they’ve ever been,” she revealed. Fans can only hope that their support, combined with the love of family and friends, will help Lizzo move forward after the loss. Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Takeoff’s Dad Joins In $1 Million Wrongful Death Lawsuit

December 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Takeoff’s Dad, Kenneth Ball, is reportedly joining in the $1 million wrongful death lawsuit against 810 Billiards & Bowling in Houston, which the rapper’s mother, Titania Davenport, filed back in June 2023. He’s joining as “Intervenor,” which simply describes a third party who attaches themselves to an existing legal case. Ball is also seeking $1 million from the venue. Together, the two name 18 instances where the venue failed to provide adequate security measures to protect its patrons.

“[Kenneth Ball], the natural parent of [Takeoff], has suffered substantial pecuniary loss both in the past and in the future. Indeed, [Ball] has suffered past and future pecuniary loss, including funeral and burial expenses, psychological and psychiatric expenses, loss of advice, loss of counsel, loss of services, loss of care, loss of maintenance and loss of support,” Ball’s lawyer Brant J. Stogner explained in a statement caught by AllHipHop.

Takeoff Poses With Quavo & Offset

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 22: Takeoff, Offset and Quavo of Migos attend A Conversation with Migos at The GRAMMY Museum on September 22, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rebecca Sapp/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

In response to the lawsuit, the owners of 810 Billiards & Bowling have denied any responsibility in the killing of Takeoff. Their legal representative, Stephanie M. Krueger, says the focus should be on the two who allegedly pulled the trigger, Patrick Xavier Clark and Cameron Joshua. “Ample evidence exists supporting a claim that Patrick Xavier Clark’s intentional criminal actions proximately caused, in whole or in part, the damages for which Plaintiffs now seek recover,” Krueger said in a statement. Clark faces between 5 years to life in prison for the shooting.

Despite joining her case, Ball is reportedly involved in a dispute with Titania Davenport over their son’s $26 million estate. The rapper died without a will and Georgia law states that the closest relatives have exclusive rights over both his money and assets. This would include his music catalog. Be on the lookout for further updates on Takeoff’s death and his father’s newest legal battle on HotNewHipHop.

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Jigg And Celly Cell Pronounced Dead After Milwaukee Shooting

December 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Earlier this week, two up-and-coming Milwaukee rappers, Joevon “Jigg” Wilder and Marcell “Celly Cell” Hendrix, were fatally shot in their home city. They were 26 and 24 years old, respectively. According to the medical examiner, Jigg was pronounced dead in a vehicle early Monday morning, while Celly Cell was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital less than an hour later.

Authorities have yet to release more information about the circumstances leading up to the shooting, and no arrests have been made at the time of writing. Their families held vigils for the late artists the following evening. The mother of Jigg’s child, Taylor Cross, reflected on the loss, noting how her late partner always managed to be there for his loved ones. “A great dad to his son, great son to his mother,” she called him. “You could count on him to be there for the people he loved.”

Jigg’s Grandmother Describes Him As A “Good Father”

“His dad was super tough,” she added. “The toughest person I know. It’s depicted in his music but it doesn’t show his soft side. He loved his son so much, so much.” Jigg’s grandmother, Peggy Wright, also described the rapper as a “loving and caring person.” She additionally took the opportunity to raise attention to gun violence in the city, noting how something needs to be done. “Milwaukee is a lost town,” she explained. “It needs some help. They need to do something about all this killing. I know just with my grandson, it’s not going to stop.”

“He was a good father,” she says of her grandson, “He had a good personality. He was a character.” Wright also adds, “He was laid back and chill and would just write songs.” TeeGlazedIt, who worked alongside Jigg on various music videos, also shared a heartfelt message about the loss on Instagram. “Naw cuz this sh*t can’t be real,” he said. “We just had dat long a** talk in front everybody dey seen it. You was my brother you p*ssed me off plenty times but real brothers put dat sh*t aside we got years in dis sh*t… damn cuz.” Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Taylor Swift Fan’s Death Officially Being Investigated By Brazilian Police

November 23, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Last week, Taylor Swift’s massive Eras tour made a stop at Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. It was the first of three shows she was scheduled to play. And like all of her concerts it was meant to show fans a great time. But tragedy struck with a 23-year-old student passed away shortly after the show. Her name was Ana Clara Benevides Machado and her discomfort began during the show itself.The concert promoter shared that she reported feeling unwell before heading to the medical tent, where she eventually passed away.

Swift herself quickly took to social media to comment on the news of her passing. “I can’t believe I’m writing these words but it is with a shattered heart that I say we lost a fan earlier tonight before my show. I can’t even tell you how devastated I am by this. There’s very little information I have other than the fact that she was so incredibly beautiful and far too young. But after the girl’s father spoke to a local paper about his desire to find out the real cause of his daughter’s death, details from the show began to circulate online.

Taylor Swift Fan’s Death Under Investigation

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Once news of the fan’s death reached the internet, concerning details from the concert began to emerge. The primary point of interest has been fans being barred from bringing water bottles into the stadium. While that’s typical stadium policy in some places, Brazil is experiencing a record heat wave that made the temperatures during the concert dangerously high.

Another potential issue could be the response by stadium staff. Some reports claimed they had trouble getting water to those in the crowd who needed it. Even before news of the death was made public, videos from fans circulated online. In the clips, Taylor was seen having to call on staff to get water to specific fans. Now, Brazilian police have officially started an investigation into the events leading to her passing. What do you think of Brazilian police opening up an investigation into the Taylor Swift fan who died after a recent concert? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Drake Shares Heartfelt Message Following The Death Of 40’s Father, Donald Shebib

November 8, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Recently, Drake took to Instagram to share a message following the passing of Donald Shebib. Shebib was a celebrated Canadian filmmaker, as well as the father of Noah “40” Shebib, one of Drake’s close friends. He shared a photo of the two of them embracing one another alongside a heartfelt caption. “Don Shebib gave me one of my best friends in the world and we were able to build something that changed our lives and our city forever,” he wrote. “Long love the Don we will continue in your honour for as long as they allow us.”

Shebib was pronounced dead at the age of 85 in Toronto over the weekend. His son shared a similarly emotional message on Instagram following the news. “I will always miss you my good friend [hand heart emoji] Until I see you again. Rest in Paradise [black heart emoji],” he captioned a carousel of sweet photos alongside his father. “Donald Shebib. The legendary Canadian Filmmaker. You deserve all your flowers. [black heart, flowers emoji].”

Drake Says “Long Love The Don”

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The message for his late father isn’t the only emotional post 40’s shared recently, however. Last month, he penned a message denouncing the atrocities currently taking place amid the Israel-Palestine conflict. “I live in Canada,” he began an Instagram post. “One of the worlds most brutally violent colonial regimes. Still in active genocides against indigenous peoples. It’s hard to speak as I sit here benefiting from colonial violence to the highest degree.”

“Believing in both the human rights of Palestinians and the right and need of a Jewish state has meant I have always had friends on both sides. And beyond the physical war, seeing them be pushed into extremism by such acts of violence is distressing,” he added. What do you think of Drake’s heartfelt message following Donald Shebib’s passing? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more news. R.I.P. Donald Shebib.

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Marvel Stuntman Taraja Ramsess & His 3 Children Killed In Tragic Car Accident

November 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Taraja Ramsess, a stuntman who worked on both Black Panther films, as well as Avengers: Endgame, and more movies, died alongside his three children in a tragic car accident on October 31 at the age of 41. Local news outlet Fox-Atlanta has confirmed that Taraja’s car collided with a tractor-trailer that had broken down in a left lane. Authorities are still investigating the crash remains for further information.

Taraja had two daughters Sundari and Fujibo, who were 13 years old and 8 weeks old at the time of the crash. He also had a 10-year-old son, Kisasi, who survived the initial impact and remained in the hospital for several days before eventually succumbing to his injuries. Taraja’s mother, Akili, confirmed his passing in a post on Instagram, last week. “All who knew and met him know how special Taraja was,” she wrote. “He had a deep capacity for love and loved his children more than all. He loved his martial arts, motorcycles and all things related to filmmaking. He a very droll yet wicked sense of humor & yet could be as cornball corny as can be.”

The Cast & Crew Of “Black Panther” In London

The cast and crew of Black Panther attending The Black Panther European Premiere at The Eventim Apollo Hammersmith London. (Photo by Ian West/PA Images via Getty Images)

She continued: “I can’t believe they’re gone! We are grieving and remain prayerful for my grandchildren’s recovery. Thank you to so many who have already reached out with kind words and prayers.” In addition to his work on Marvel films, Taraja served as a stuntman on The Suicide Squad, Creed III, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, Emancipation, and The Harder They Fall. He’s also worked on numerous projects as a background actor. Check out Akili’s tribute for her late son below.

Taraja Ramsess’ Mother Confirms His Passing

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Taraja also worked for Ava DuVernay’s distribution company ARRAY. She penned a tribute to him on social media as well. “He walked like a king. And to me, always acted like one,” the post reads in part.

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