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DC Young Fly Shares Heartfelt Message To Jacky Oh

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DC Young Fly has broken his silence since the passing of his longtime partner, Jacky Oh. Jacky Oh unexpectedly passed away at age 32 last week, leaving fans in shock. The former Wild ‘N Out star was also the mother of DC Young Fly’s three children. Now, DC Young Fly has taken to social media to share an emotional message about his partner’s passing.

“I wasn’t in no rush to post this because I wanted it to be a dream so bad but every hour I’m reminded of realty so I wanna make sure I applaud you in the proper manner,” he begins the post. “You are the GREATEST MOTHER I KNOW your soul was beautiful.” He went on to describe how Jacky Oh always put others before herself. DC Young Fly then mentions their children together, saying he’ll make sure they know that she was an “amazing mother.” He writes, “Love you forever and our kids are super strong.” “The QUEEN of my children will always have a spot in my heart and the paradise,” he says, finishing his post with, “GOD is in control and he got us covered.” DC Young Fly also includes various photos of his late partner with himself and their children.

Read More: Azealia Banks On Jacky Oh’s Death: “In The End, I Won”

Jacky Oh’s Unexpected Death

Jacky Oh was reportedly found unresponsive in a Miami hotel room on May 31. She was then transported to Mercy Hospital in Coconut Grove, where she was pronounced dead despite resuscitation attempts. Her cause of death has not been confirmed, however, according to a social media post she had allegedly been in Miami to undergo a “mommy makeover.”

Boosie Badazz recently expressed the pain he feels for DC Young Fly, claiming he “shed a tear for [his] boy.” Some others weren’t as kind in their responses to Jacky Oh’s passing. Yesterday, Azealia Banks took to Instagram to share her thoughts. Banks used the opportunity to air some ongoing beef she has with DC Young Fly, telling him, “In the end… I won.” She went on to say, “You ni***s are going to learn to stop f***ing with me.”

Read More: Jacky Oh Update: DC Young Fly’s Partner Found Unresponsive In Hotel Room After Surgery

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Metro Boomin Pens Heartfelt Message On 1-Year Anniversary Of His Mom’s Death

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Metro Boomin reflected on the passing of his mother, Leslie Joanne Wayne, on Instagram, Saturday, one year after her death. The producer’s stepfather killed Wayne in a murder-suicide in June 2022. She raised Metro and his siblings in St. Louis, Missouri, and reportedly encouraged him to pursue a career in music.

“I can’t believe today makes 1 year since we have lost You my Love. You were the best Mother and friend that anyone could possibly even pray for. You dedicated every second and every ounce of your being to the betterment of your 5 children and our family as a whole. Our time was cut short but I’m still so grateful for all that you have taught me and the values, lessons, and morals You have instilled in each of us,” Metro began in his post. The lengthy passage captions a series of photos of Metro and his mother.

Metro Boomin Reflects On His Mother’s Passing

He further wrote: “This shit hurts so much having to live everyday knowing I won’t hear your voice or see your face again, but based on everything you taught me, I’m confident and know that this new reality and experience will 100% no doubt continue to shape me into a better man than I would have ever been able to become with You down here in the physical form. You’ve always said that I’m a hero to not only my younger brothers and sisters but to millions of others out there from afar.”

Metro concluded: “So I just look at this as part of my origin story and continue to move forward with the mission as I know You would want me to. Every time someone tells me that my will to keep going and striving in the midst of such a tragedy inspires them to keep going despite their trials, it reminds me that I’m on the right path and your passing wasn’t for nothing. It hurts that I don’t get your calls and texts and screenshots every time I achieve something new anymore but I’m grateful to have the many many manyyyyy ones from You already on the 10+ year journey leading up to now. I Love You Mom with all my being and can’t wait to see You again because I know I will!!” Check out Metro’s full tribute here.

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Boosie Badazz Reacts To Jacky Oh’s Death: “I’m Hurting For My Boy”

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Boosie Badazz recently shared his thoughts on the sudden passing of Jacky Oh. Jacky Oh, former Wild ‘N Out star and partner to DC Young Fly, died earlier this week. The cause of her death has not yet been revealed. Boosie expressed his condolences to DC Young Fly, who was the father of Jacky Oh’s three children.

“I shed a tear for my boy,” Boosie begins. “Losing the mama of your three children,” he says, “that sh*t puts tears in my eyes bro.” “I wish a … would go get plastic surgery,” Boosie also claims, “I’m taking the keys out the car, I’m not letting it happen bro.” He says, “I don’t know what to even tell a n***a,” adding, “I’m hurting for my boy.” Although the circumstances surrounding Jacky Oh’s death are unclear, some fans speculate that it could have been related to recent plastic surgery. A now-deleted social media claimed that she had been in Miami to receive a “mommy makeover.” “Getting ready for my mommy makeover with Dr. Zach!!” the post read. No rumors surrounding her cause of death have been confirmed.

Read More: Jacky Oh, Partner To DC Young Fly, Dead At 32

Boosie Says Jacky Oh’s Death “Puts Tears” In His Eyes

“Jacky Oh was a loving friend and beloved colleague of the Wild N’ Out cast throughout five seasons,” a BET spokesperson wrote following the news. “More importantly, she was a tremendous mother to three beautiful children. The BET Media Group extends our sincere condolences to the Smith family, DC Young Fly, B Simone, Nick Cannon, and all friends who loved and cared for Jacky Oh during this difficult time.”

Additional details surrounding the 32-year old’s passing were also recently uncovered. She was reportedly found unresponsive at the Homewood Suites by Hilton Miami Downtown/Brickell where she had been staying. A Miami Police Department incident report reveals that after police were dispatched to the hotel, she was taken to Mercy Hospital. Despite efforts to resuscitate the former Wild ‘N Out star, she was pronounced dead just before midnight.

Read More: Odell Beckham Jr. Posts Tribute To Ms Jacky OH!

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Moneybagg Yo Details Chyna Santana’s Death: “I Instantly Broke Down”

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Rapper Moneybagg Yo recently appeared on Angie Martinez’ IRL podcast, where he revealed the major impact the death of his child’s mother, Chyna Santana, had on him. Santana’s 2022 passing was revealed when a friend of hers posted, “I’m so sickkkk.” Her friend continued, “I’m heart hurting so bad dude. I was just [on the phone] with my sister. Why you had to do me like that!!!!!” Moneybagg Yo went on in the interview to share devastating details of how he discovered she had passed away, describing the situation as hard to believe.

“She was murdered. She was killed by somebody that she was with,” he began. “It was shocking. I was in Atlanta, recording, working on the tape and they just called me.” He continued, “I ain’t gonna get as deep as I can, but that’s the picture. I instantly broke down, I couldn’t believe it.” Moneybagg Yo describes how his initial reaction was to be upset with Santana. “I was more mad at her than anything, I was like, ‘How you let this happen? How you let your kids’ — and it was so crazy ’cause when I talked to my daughter, she was just telling me at the airport, ‘I told my mama not to go,’” he recalls.

Read More: Moneybagg Yo Reveals “Hard To Love” Tracklist Featuring Lil Durk, Future, & GloRilla

Moneybagg Yo Recalls His Daughter’s Reaction

“This is when I broke down,” the rapper revealed. “I was like, ‘Damn, what I’m finna say?’ So I ended up letting the steam out, cry baby. I call my daughter and I was just like, ‘What you doing? Where y’all at?’ And she said, ‘It happened?’ That’s exactly what she said,” he shares.

Moneybagg Yo continued, explaining, “Her mom was supposed to have been with her that night, but she never came back. She was like, ‘It happened?’…I just didn’t know how to tell [her]. I was like, ‘My mama finna come get y’all.’ That’s all I could say.” He claims, “It’s hard to talk about right now, but I’m a strong man. I’m dealing with it. I’m getting through it.”

Read More: Moneybagg Yo Says He “Hates Being Famous”

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Meagan Good Reflects On Death Of Her Godfather, Jim Brown

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Meagan Good reflected on the death of her godfather, NFL legend Jim Brown, on Instagram, Sunday. The late Cleveland Browns running back passed away at the age of 87 on Thursday. In her post, she shared several pictures of herself with Brown while reflecting on the impact he had on her.

“I hate post about death. .. so I’ll make this one about Life,” Good began, before calling Brown her “Godpop,” “mentor,” and “bestfriend.” She added that Brown changed the trajectory of her life.

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Meagan Good At The Premiere Of “Jim Brown: All American”

Meagan Good during The Los Angeles Premiere of “Jim Brown: All American” at Writers Guild of America Theater in Beverly Hills, California, United States. (Photo by Steve Grayson/WireImage)

Good elaborated: “You listened .. saw me when I felt unseen.. you gave a tiny black girl a big voice ..and a unapologetic attitude.. Encouraged me to walk boldly to the beat of my own drum. To be humble + of service. Taught me to never to stand by when I see injustice.. encouraged me to be the best and freest actress I could be.. taught me to pursue a positive mindset + a spirit of not complaining- but action when things aren’t fair.. Reminded me it’s always bigger than me and to use the platform God has so graciously given me for good. You. Changed. My. Life.”

She continued: “The pain of never hearing your huge but calm chuckle again is immeasurable .. the grief of never getting to sit with you + have our meeting of the minds .. to be encouraged that my perspective is unique, God-given, authentic and is much needed. I miss you tremendously already. I’m heartbroken. .. yet I am overwhelmed with so much gratitude of having been at the feet of one of the most phenomenon giants the world has ever known and doesn’t truly know the fullness of.. one of the greatest minds of a lifetime .. one of the biggest [heart emoji]s for others I’ll ever get to know.”

Meagan Good’s Post For Jim Brown

Jim Brown’s wife, Monique, confirmed his passing in a social media post on Thursday. She revealed that he “passed peacefully” in their home in Los Angeles. “To the world he was an activist, actor, and football star,” she wrote. “To our family he was a loving and wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. Our hearts are broken…”

Read More: Legendary Running Back Jim Brown Dies

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Wiz Khalifa Pays Tribute To Fallen Friends During Festival Set

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The hip-hop world has lost a lot of great people in the last few years. While death is a part of life, that doesn’t make it any less impactful. That is especially the case when the stories are still parts of our lives. One of the men involved in XXXTentacion’s murder was sentenced this week. Furthermore, Pop Smoke’s killer finally confessed last weekend.

Wiz Khalifa has never been afraid to wear his heart on his sleeve. That was no more clear than the touching gesture that he incorporated into his set at a recent music festival. He performed at the Sauce Boyz Festival in Puerto Rico last month.

Wiz Khalifa Plays In Memoriam Reel

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA – APRIL 14: Rapper Wiz Khalifa performs onstage during day one of Tortuga Music Festival on April 14, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. (Photo by Jason Koerner/Getty Images)

Wiz Khalifa was performing at the Sauce Boyz Fest. As he began to perform “See You Again”, the screens behind him began to play a reel paying tribute to various stars of the industry that had been lost in recent years. Figures included Lil Peep, King Von, Young Dolph, Pop Smoke, Nipsey Hussle, XXXTentacion, Juice WRLD, Mac Miller, and Takeoff amongst many others. Many of the people mentioned by Khalifa’s presentation were tragically taken in homicides or other violent acts.

It was a touching and heartfelt moment that highlighted the losses that the industry has felt. “See You Again”, the song that Khalifa performed, was originally by Khalifa in the wake of Paul Walker’s death. Walker, an actor best known for his role in the Fast And Furious franchise, died in a car accident in 2013. Featuring Charlie Puth, the song peaked at #1 on the Billboard 100. While originally about Walker, it’s easy to apply the song to other deaths one may feel strongly about. Which artist’s death impacted you the most? Let us know in the comments below. Follow all the latest music news here at HotNewHipHop.

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Legendary Running Back Jim Brown Dies

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Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown has died at the age of 87, according to his wife Monique. Announcing the news on Instagram, she said that Brown had “passed peacefully” at their Los Angeles home on Thursday night.

Brown was a legendary figure who helped define the early days of the professional football. After a successful career at Syracuse University, Brown was drafted by the Cleveland Browns. He retired after eight seasons and a pre-merger NFL Championship in 1964. After retiring, Brown became a prolific actor and community organizer. In 1988, he found Amer-I-Can, a program that helped rehabilitate gang members.

Jim Brown – The Man Who Walked Away In His Prime

Starting out as a four-sport athlete in Long Island, Brown committed himself to football and in 1954, joined Ben Schwartzwalder’s Syracuse Orange squad. While the Orange would win a National Championship in 1959, they went just 16-9 over Brown’s three seasons on the team. Their best season was in 1956, when they went 7-2 and made the Cotton Bowl. Brown rushed for 986 yards and 13 touchdowns that season was drafted sixth overall by the Cleveland Browns in 1957. Over the next eight years, Brown amassed 12,312 rushing yards and 106 touchdowns. He was the NFL rushing yards leader in all eight seasons he played and led the league in rushing touchdowns five times. Brown’s jersey has been retired by both Syracuse and the Browns.

However, Brown abruptly retired at the age of 30 and just one year removed from the Browns’ 1964 NFL title. Brown wanted to act and had been cast in The Dirty Dozen. But production ran long and Browns owner Art Modell threatened to cut his pay, so Brown hung up his cleats. He would go on to make 51 on-screen appearances, many as a leading man at MGM. He also enjoyed a long career in sports broadcasting and fight announcing, becoming the first black boxing announcer on a televised broadcast in 1965. However, Brown would also face numerous legal challenges throughout his life, being acquitted a number of times on charges of assault. Elsewhere, Brown also sought to give back to his community, serving as a major civil rights advocate, especially in his home state of New York.

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Styles P Says Biggie Wanted To Squash Beef Between Diddy & The LOX Before He Died

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Styles P says The Notorious B.I.G. said he wanted to squash the beef between The LOX and Diddy on the night that he died. The rapper recalled Biggie’s intentions during an interview with The Art of Dialogue published on Friday.

“We literally had just left — we was going somewhere else, and then, just heard it was shots,” he said. “That was just really fuckin’ crazy, like, you know what I’m sayin’? And we were just finished talkin’ to him about — we was having some kind of rift with Puff, and he was basically kind of just, like, trying to guide us through it … telling us, chill out, you know? He’s gonna hold it down when he get back.”

Styles P With Diddy

NEW YORK – JULY 31: Sean “Diddy” Combs and Styles P attend the Month in the Mix launch party at Arena on July 31, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

He continued: “That shit was devastating. That was our big bro. He was really cool. That’s why we made ‘We’ll Always Love Big Poppa.’ We held him in a very high regard.” In the immediate wake of Biggie’s death, the feud between The LOX and Diddy only grew worse. As The LOX wanted out of their deal with Bad Boy Records, they began a “Free The LOX” campaign. Eventually, Styles P even threw a chair at Diddy during a meeting at the company’s offices.

Styles P previously reflected on that incident during an interview with HipHopDX in 2020. “The moment with tossing the chair at Puff was a combination of being really fucking stupid and really fucking angry,” he revealed. “I think for me, Big was always the barrier, and the mediator, and the middle person. He was always able to make things make sense to me. So I think when Big passed, it was just kind of really hard for me to deal with it and see certain things.” He added: “We don’t regret anything at all. It was like us saying you want some of this old man.” Check out Styles P’s latest comments on the death of The Notorious B.I.G. below.

Styles P On The Death Of Biggie

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Olympic Gold Medalist Tori Bowie Dead At 32

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Tori Bowie, a three-time Olympic medalist and a two-time world champion in track and field, has died at the age of 32. Her agent, Kimberly Holland, confirmed the tragic news to CNN on Wednesday. She was found dead at home in Florida earlier in the day and the cause of death is not yet known. A preliminary investigation showed no foul play was involved.

Holland’s company, Icon Management Inc., addressed the news in a statement on social media: “We’ve lost a client, dear friend, daughter and sister,” the company wrote in a Twitter post. “Tori was a champion…a beacon of light that shined so bright! We’re truly heartbroken and our prayers are with the family and friends.”

Tori Bowie With Her Gold Medal

LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 07: Tori Bowie of the United States poses with the gold mdeal for the Women’s 100 metres during day four of the 16th IAAF World Athletics Championships London 2017 at The London Stadium on August 7, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Bowie famously took home three medals at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. She won gold in the 4x100m relay, silver in the 100 meters, and bronze in the 200 meters. At the 2017 world championships, she won gold in both the 100 meters and the 4x100m. “[Bowie] was a rare athletic talent who represented the United States in both sprints and jumps during her decorated career,” World Athletics told CNN in a statement. “A triple Olympic medallist in Rio in 2016, she reached the pinnacle of our sport when she won two gold medals, in the 100m and 4x100m relay, at the world championships in London a year later. We send heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and the USA track and field community at this difficult time.”

Several other members of the track and field community expressed their sorrow at the loss on social media. Jamaican sprinter Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce said the news “breaks my heart,” as noted by CNN, while US long jumper Brittney Reese said on Twitter: “You have made a lot of us proud thank you for representing our state of Mississippi like you did … RIP !”

Icon Management’s Statement

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Offset Gets Portrait Tattoos Of His Kids Following Takeoff Tribute

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Offset has gotten portraits of his children tattooed on his legs, following his recent tribute to the late Migos rapper, Takeoff. In total, Offset has five kids, Jordan, Kody, Kalea, Kulture, and Wave Cephus. He showed off the new ink on his Instagram Story, Tuesday.

“Tattoo artist fire af..that’s some really good work,” one fan wrote in response. Another commented, “I would’ve been mad if I was wave cuz why you couldn’t have waited till I was a lil older like everyone else this still cute tho.” Wave is Cardi B and Offset’s second and youngest child together. He was born in September 2021. Their first child, Kulture, was born in 2018.

Offset With Cardi B & Kulture

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 17: Cardi B, Offset and Kulture Kiari Cephus attend the Teyana Taylor “The Album” Listening Party on June 17, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for Def Jam Recordings)

As for his Takeoff tribute, Offset got a portrait of his late cousin tattooed on his back, last month. Takeoff was shot and killed outside of a bowling alley in Houston back in November 2022. He was just 28 years old. At the time, Offset shared an emotional letter for him on Instagram.

“My heart is shattered and I have so many things to say, but I can’t find the words. I’ve been going to sleep and hoping that all of this is a dream, but it’s reality, and reality feels like a nightmare,” he wrote at the time. “I wish I could hug you one last time. Laugh one last time. Smoke one last time. Perform one last time. I know someone with a soul like yours is in heaven now. I hope you can see how much we love you and miss you. You have left a hole in my heart that will never be filled.”

The new tattoos come as Offset continues to tease the release of a new album. While he’s yet to confirm any concrete details, he posted a teaser for the project on Instagram, last month, with the caption, “ALBUM Loading…”

Offset’s New Tattoos Of His Kids

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