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Shy Glizzy Is Alive Despite Rumors

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Earlier this week, some reports surfaced suggesting that Shy Glizzy was dead. For obvious reasons, the news was shocking and managed to sadden those who believed it. Fortunately, however, it appears as though he’s still very much alive, according to his DJ. The DJ, DJ Flow, took to Twitter to set the record straight, even providing fans with proof that Shy’s still kicking. “SHY GLIZZY IS ALIVE F*CK IS WRONG WITH YALL,” he wrote.

He then went on to share a screenshot of a text conversation between him and the DC rapper, in which he asks his friend to confirm. “Just confirm with me you good bro,” he tells Shy Glizzy. Glizzy then responds with a photo, letting the DJ know that he’s okay. “For the weirdos who need confirmation,” DJ Flow captioned the image.

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DJ Flow Proves That Shy Glizzy Isn’t Dead

It appears as though the rumors all began when a local news outlet reported that he was the victim of a fatal shooting. They later followed up with a correction, confirming that the individual shot wasn’t Shy Glizzy. They also went on to reveal that the person who was shot hadn’t died either. “@Jefe is alive and the person shot tonight is conscious and breathing and isn’t him!!!” the outlet wrote. It’s safe to say that fans are relieved to hear that Shy Glizzy is still alive. With that being said, this isn’t the only shocking controversy he’s been a part of lately.

Earlier this year, it was reported that the rapper allegedly threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend, Amaya Colon. In her request for a restraining order, the model accused her ex of having “anger issues.” She went on to detail an alleged incident which saw Shy Glizzy follow her in her vehicle and bang on her windows with a firearm. He denies ever threatening Colon. In July, it was revealed that the artist won’t be facing charges in the case, as the court was unable to find sufficient evidence. Colon appears to still have a temporary restraining order against her ex.

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Young Capone Found Dead At 35

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The search for Young Capone, also known as Dopeboy Ra or “RaRa,” has come to an unfortunate end. The 35-year-old rapper has been found dead, and the cause of death has yet to be revealed. His publicist, Aleesha Carter, took to Instagram on Tuesday (August 15) to confirm the news, as well as offer the late rapper a tribute. “This is with a heavy, heavy heart that I’m even posting this,” she wrote in the post’s caption. “We made magic when we strategically put out projects, always.

Carter continued: “Young Capone, aka Dopeboy Ra, aka Rara, was one of my first Hip Hop/ Rap clients, and I can’t believe the news I just got of his unexpected passing! A friend…a client, and just huge in East Atlanta. This is not the easiest post at all. Rest easy, RIP @dopeboyra.” Prior to this news, Capone, real name Rodriquez Smith, had been reported missing in Chicago earlier this week. Around the time of his disappearance, there were concerns about his mental health.

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The underground Atlanta rap star grew to prominence in the early to mid-’00s. He’s worked with industry heavyweights like Daz Dillinger and Jermaine Dupri. He would eventually get signed to Dupri’s So So Def label. Prior to switching his stage name to Dopeboy Ra, he dropped off two mixtapes — 2010’s Look Who’s Back and 2011’s Paper And Politics. His latest project SlumMade 2.0, was released in December 2022. Following the news of his death, tribute messages from his peers started to pour in.

Jermaine Dupri, Young Dro, and J.I.D were among those who offered the late rapper their condolences. “Really not the type of post i wanna be posting man. The making of this video was the first thing came to mind when I heard shawty was deceased. Big talent no. Condolences to his family and loved ones,” Dro wrote via Instagram. The rapper’s longtime friend and collaborator Runway Richy also mourned the rapper’s death on social media, sharing a handful of photos of them together along with a message celebrating their joint achievements. “I hate to say this, but Rest in peace my n*gga @gxdsxlldxpe @dopeboyra,” he wrote. “[F*ck] what they talking bout we dropped a classic on dese [ninja emoji].

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Evidence Points To Angus Cloud’s Death Being Accidental: Report

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Angus Cloud, the late Euphoria star who passed away, earlier this month, did not leave behind a note with his death, according to TMZ. The outlet cites multiple law enforcement sources involved in his death investigation. The 911 call placed to the family’s house noted a “possible overdose.”

Despite the 911 call, some fans initially theorized that Cloud’s death was a suicide. The statement confirming his passing referenced that he had been dealing with mental health struggles in the wake of his father’s recent passing. “Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence,” the family said.

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Angus Cloud With His “Euphoria” Co-Star, Zendaya

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 27: Zendaya and Angus Cloud attend the 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party hosted by Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 27, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/VF22/WireImage for Vanity Fair)

Cloud’s mom, Lisa, later clarified that she did not believe her son to have died by suicide. She wrote in a statement: “I don’t know if or what he may have put in his body after that. I only know that he put his head on the desk where he was working on art project’s, fell asleep and didn’t wake up. We may find out that he overdosed accidentally and tragically, but it’s abundantly clear that he did not intend to check out of this world.”

Cloud was 25 years old at the time of his death. In addition to his role as Fezco on Euphoria, he also had small roles in the independent films North Hollywood and The Line. Additionally, he made appearances in music videos for Noah Cyrus, Juice Wrld, Becky G, and Karol G. Those that worked with him spoke highly of the experience following his death. Zendaya, Billie Eilish, Drake, and more out spoke out with tributes in recent weeks. Be on the lookout for more information on the investigation into Cloud’s death on HotNewHipHop.

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Timbaland Reacts To Passing Of Longtime Collaborator, Magoo

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Timbaland reacted to the death of his longtime collaborator, Magoo, on Instagram, Monday morning. As a duo, they released several hit songs in the 1990s and early 2000s, including “Up Jumps da Boogie.” Timbaland shared several pictures and videos of himself with the late rapper.

“This one hits different [crying emojis] long live Melvin aka magoo!!! [broken heart emojis] Tim and Magoo forever rest easy my king [heart emojis],” he wrote in one post. Fans joined in honoring Magoo in the comments section of Timbaland’s post. One wrote: “Mannnn I was hoping it was a bad rumor/hoax. My condolences [prayer hands]. Y’all were the soundtrack to my childhood.” Another also commented: “Immediately you and Missy came to mind. My condolences to Magoo’s family, you and Missy.”

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Timbaland & Magoo In Miami

(L-R) Timbaland and Magoo attend Timbaland’s birthday party at the Chop House on March 9, 2011, in Miami, Florida.

Timbaland wasn’t the only voice in hip-hop to mourn the late rapper. Ginuwine also appeared to reference his passing in a post on Sunday night. It reads: “Times get rough but we keep on pushing just heard some news I hope it ain’t true …I just want everyone to know that time is short love who you love and make sure they know it.” Others such as Jermaine Dupri and Omarion offered condolences as well. Missy Elliott, who also worked with Magoo numerous times over the years, has yet to comment on his passing. Check out Timbaland’s tribute for Magoo below.

Timbaland Shares Tribute For Magoo

 
 
 
 
 
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Timbaland & Magoo released three studio albums together during their careers. They dropped their first, Welcome to Our World, back in 1997, before following it up with, Indecent Proposal, in 2001, and finally, their last album together, Under Construction, Part II, in 2003. No further details regarding Magoo’s reported passing have been announced. Be on the lookout for further updates regarding a possible statement from his family on HotNewHipHop.

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Clarence Avant, “Black Godfather” Of Music Industry, Dies At 92

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Clarence Avant, a music industry titan and tastemaker, has tragically passed away at 92 years old. His success as a music industry insider earned him the title of the “Black Godfather.” According to The Hollywood Reporter, Avant passed away at his Los Angeles home on Sunday (August 13). Following the news, his family released a statement.

“Clarence leaves behind a loving family and a sea of friends and associates that have changed the world and will continue to change the world for generations to come,” the Avant/Sarandos family said in a statement to THR. “The joy of his legacy eases the sorrow of our loss.” The shocking news comes only 20 months after his wife, philanthropist Jacqueline Avant, was shot and killed at their Beverly Hills home in December 2021. He is survived by his daughter Nicole Avant, and son, Alexander.

Avant Was Recently The Subject Of A Netflix Documentary

Netflix’s The Black Godfather explores Avant’s decades-long career as a record executive, a manager, a promoter, and more. Avant was a key figure in the development of the modern music industry. Additionally, his accomplishments include discovering Bill Withers, managing Sarah Vaughn, and working secretly with LA Reid, Jay-Z, Quincy Jones, etc. He was also the promoter of Michael Jackson’s Bad tour and was Motown’s chairman for four years in the ’90s.

Besides that, Avant received the Ahmet Ertegun Award and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021. Lionel Richie, who delivered the induction speech, said: “There’s no way possible you can talk about Clarence Avant in four minutes…He’s a teacher. He’s a master communicator. He’s the perfect marriage between street sense and common sense. And what he did for us, and what I mean by us is the sons and daughters of the Afro-American community, he was the one that brought us to some understanding of what the music business was all about.” However, his influence extends far beyond music. Former President Barack Obama credited Avant with helping him land his appearance at the 2004 Democratic convention. As a result, it booted him politically for his successful run in 2008.

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Magoo Dead At 50 Years Old: Report

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Magoo has reportedly passed away at the age of 50. He was best known for his work as one-half of Timbaland & Magoo. The duo released several hit songs in the 1990s and early 2000s, including “Up Jumps da Boogie.” According to HipHopDX, Digital Black, of the group Playa, was the first to break the news on Instagram. The rapper’s cause of death remains unclear.

“Man can’t believe this RIP Magoo damn big bro wasnt ready for this at all #superfriends,” he wrote in his post. Ginuwine also appeared to reference in passing in a post on Sunday night. It reads: “Times get rough but we keep on pushing just heard some news I hope it ain’t true …I just want everyone to know that time is short love who you love and make sure they know it.”

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Magoo Reunites With Timbaland

(L-R) Timbaland and Magoo attend Timbaland’s birthday party at the Chop House on March 9, 2011 in Miami, Florida.

Plenty of fans shared posts reflecting on Magoo’s impact in the wake of the news. One wrote on X: “Rest In Peace Magoo. ‘Welcome To Our World’ is a personal classic which contained some of the best Timbaland production of that era. Magoo had a number of enjoyable verses and features — an integral part of the Bassment Crew.” Another wrote: “Rest In Peace to VA Hip-Hop Legend Magoo. I’m Devastated. I was just mentioning Him in an Interview. I’m in Shock, Bro. A Supafriends Crew Member. With Static and Aaliyah. I memorized damn near The whole ‘Welcome To Our World’ album with his verses. Can’t believe this.”

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In addition to “Up Jumps da Boogie,” Timbaland & Magoo released three studio albums together as a duo. Their first, Welcome to Our World, released in 1997, with a second, Indecent Proposal, coming in 2001. They released their final album together, Under Construction, Part II, in 2003. No further details regarding Magoo’s reported passing have been announced. Be on the lookout for further updates regarding a possible statement from his family or Timbaland on HotNewHipHop.

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High School Basketball Prospect Caleb White Dies After Sudden Collapse

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Caleb White, a highly-regarded basketball prospect from Alabama, has died after collapsing during a workout at Pinson Valley High School. White was ESPN‘s #43 point guard in the Class of 2024 but fell outside the network’s Top 100 players in the class as a whole. He was also listed as the #3 prospect in the state of Alabama. An autopsy has been ordered to determine the 17-year-old’s cause of death.

“He was a phenomenal player,” Richele Crawford, a fellow Pinson Valley senior, told WMBA. “It was mesmerizing to watch him. He was fun to watch all the time. He was one of the kids more on the goofy side. I’ll forever remember him on and off the court smiling.” White’s childhood friend Arnold Thomas also lamented the loss. “Today was just heartbreaking. I can’t even put words together for it. He was a great kid,” he told WMBA.

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Caleb White’s Death Linked To Bronny James

Other schools in the area also shared their condolences. “Our thoughts and prayers go out to Caleb White, his family, and the @PinsonValley Community,” nearby Mountain Brook High School wrote on social media. “Phenomenal player but more importantly a great person that’s gone [too] soon.” Of course, many have pointed to the similarities between this case and the non-fatal cardiac arrest suffered by Bronny James last month. James continues to recover in private after collapsing at a USC training session in Los Angeles. Despite reportedly recovering well, James did recently pay a visit to the Mayo Clinic for further testing. James is the second USC player in the last two years to suffer a cardiac arrest.

However, many people online have decided to utilize this tragic event for their own personal gain. A number of anti-vax accounts have posted about White’s death, claiming without evidence that it is a result of the COVID-19 vaccine. It’s a disgusting and predatory response to the tragic death of a 17-year-old. At this time, no information about White death’s has been available, with an autopsy scheduled in order to try and provide some clues to what caused this terrible occurrence.

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Legendary Cal Receiver Sean Dawkins Dead At 52

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Wide receiver Sean Dawkins, a legendary figure at Cal and 9-year veteran of the NFL, has passed away at the age of 52. Dawkins began his football career with the Cal Golden Bears in 1990. While he saw limited action in his freshman year, Dawkins was part of a Cal team that won its first Bowl Game since 1938. The following season, Dawkins got more looks and helped Cal reach #7 in the CNN/USA Today Coaches Poll, the school’s highest mark since 1950. While the Golden Bears regressed in his junior year, going 4-7, Dawkins shone individually. He had 1070 yards and 14 touchdowns. Declaring for the NFL Draft after the season, Dawkins left Cal as the career and single-season leader in receiving touchdowns, records that still stand to this day.

Drafted 16th overall by the Colts in 1993, Dawkins settled into a utility role with the team. He would leave the Colts after the 1997 season, joining the Saints for a year before heading to Seattle. After two seasons in the PNW, Dawkins joined the Jaguars in 2001. He left the NFL behind after a training camp cut with the Vikings in 2002. After pro football, Dawkins pursued a career in real estate before later training to become a police officer. He was inducted into the Cal Hall of Fame in 2005.

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Sports World Mourns Sean Dawkins

A number of notable figures publicly mourned Dawkins’ passing on social media. “Rest in peace, Sean Dawkins. I am shocked and saddened,” wrote Colts owner Jim Irsay. Meanwhile, Cal alum Jason Kidd also shared his grief. “Heartbroken over the tragic loss of Sean Dawkins, a true legend of the @Cal Bear community. His remarkable talent brought joy to fans and inspired many. Our deepest condolences to his loved ones during this difficult time. Rest in peace, Sean. 🙏 #ForeverACalBear #RIPSeanDawkins.” Kidd, now the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, was a freshman during Dawkins’ junior year.

Dawkins is a forgotten gem of the 1990s. Playing 140 games, he totaled 6291 yards and 25 touchdowns. He helped the Colts reach an AFC Championship game and by all accounts, was a great teammate. But perhaps he will be missed most by the Cal Bear community in Berkeley. He helped the Bears shake the label of a national laughing stock and became a shining light when their time atop the podium quickly went away. Rest in peace, Sean.

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Lil Tay Revealed To Be Alive, Claims Instagram Was Hacked

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Tay “Lil Tay” Tian is reportedly alive and well, according to a statement from her family given to TMZ. The 14-year-old was a viral sensation back in 2018. She became famous for posting videos “flexing” her wealth and status. However, amid a nasty custody battle between her mother Angela Tian and her father Christopher Hope, Lil Tay’s social media accounts fell silence. Many people claimed at the time that her parents had exploited their daughter for internet fame. The cessation of Lil Tay content concided with interviews in which Tian claimed she was being abused. Furthermore, there was backlash to videos in which Tian, who was 9 at the time, used the n-word.

However, it came as a shock to many as Tian’s Instagram page posted for the first time since 2018 on August 9. The posted announced the news that Tian and her brother Jason had died unexpectedly. The news was met with equal parts grief and skepticism. Tian’s father seemingly refused to confirm her death when contact by the media. Meanwhile, law enforcement in both LA and Vancouver stated that they had not received any notification of deaths matching Tian and her brother. Well, it appears we know why given Tian and her brother are seemingly not dead.

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Lil Tay Gives Statement

“I want to make it clear that my brother and I are safe and alive, but I’m completely heartbroken, and struggling to even find the right words to say. It’s been a very traumatizing 24 hours. All day yesterday, I was bombarded with endless heartbreaking and tearful phone calls from loved ones all while trying to sort out this mess,” Tian said in a statement to TMZ. “My Instagram account was compromised by a 3rd party and used to spread jarring misinformation and rumors regarding me, to the point that even my name was wrong. My legal name is Tay Tian, not “Claire Hope”.”

However, the announcement has left questions for some people. Firstly, if this was an Instagram hack, why did her father not simply deny the rumors? Secondly, some have pointed to the “hacking” excuse as a pretty common deflection when someone messes up on social media. But, at the time of writing, all we know is what TMZ has been told. Tian’s family is claiming it was a malicious Instagram and nothing more. This remains a developing story and we’ll have any updates here at HotNewHipHop.

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Lil Tay’s “Death” Sparks Suspicion

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The internet was shocked by the sudden news that Claire “Lil Tay” Hope had suddenly passed away on August 9. Hope gained infamy in the late 2010s for her boisterous internet persona. Her videos often showed her wads of cash and posting up in luxury apartments. While she called herself the “internet’s hardest flexer”, many YouTube detectives argued that it was just an act. These commentators argued that Hope was likely being directed by her parents. Furthermore, evidence emerged that Hope was likely filming at properties managed by her mother Angela Tian, a realtor.

However, Hope’s star quickly faded into tragedy. First, videos containing then then-nine-year-old Hope using racial slurs emerged. Then, several interviews with outlets such as The Daily Beast saw Hope claim parental abuse and a forced move to Vancouver to be with her father after he reportedly threatened to have her mother arrested. Hope’s social media pages were inactive from 2018 until the sudden announcement of her death this week. Despite all this, people are starting to question the sudden obituary.

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Is Lil Tay Dead?

Speculation has begun to emerge that Hope may not be dead and that her parents have faked her death in an attempt to bring new attention to the Lil Tay brand. This comes after her father, Christopher, seemingly refused to confirm her death. “Yeah, you have the right person, but I don’t have any comment right now. I’m not able to give you any comment right now. I’m sorry — I can’t,” Hope told the New York Post in a brief phone call. A similar statement was made by Henry Tsang, the alleged ex-manager of Lil Tay. “I have been in communication with individuals who have an intimate understanding of the family’s situation. Given the complexities of the current circumstances, I am at a point where I cannot definitively confirm or dismiss the legitimacy of the statement issued by the family,” Tsang told the US Sun.

Additionally, it’s unclear where Hope was at the time of her alleged death. A spokesperson for the Vancouver PD told The Post that they had not received any reports of deaths matching Hope or her brother, Jason Tian. Tian was also reported to have died alongside Hope. Furthermore, The Post was unable to contact Hope’s mother Angela, or the LAPD. This is a developing story and we’ll have any updates here at HotNewHipHop.

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