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Gangsta Boo’s Funeral & Memorial Service Details Revealed

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Producer Drumma Boy has revealed the details for Gangsta Boo’s funeral and memorial services. The legendary rapper died earlier this month at the age of 43.

“Been a rough 2023 so far but i know you are finally at peace…” Drumma Boy wrote on Instagram. “Let us come together as we celebrate our legendary queen, sister, & friend! Thank you @missyeahoe for blessing us with your presence!”

ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 19: Gangsta Boo performs with Run The Jewels at Music Midtown at Piedmont Park on September 19, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris McKay/Getty Images for Live Nation)

A celebration of life is scheduled for the Three 6 Mafia rapper on January 13th. The following morning, funeral services will be held at Brown Baptist Church.

While authorities haven’t determined a cause of death, TMZ reports it to be drug-related, citing a substance laced with fentanyl. The outlet says that she and her brother both went out the night before.

Gangsta Boo’s close friend Delmar Lawrence spoke about her plans for 2023 following her tragic passing.

“She loved what she wanted to do, she had so many plans, so many dreams about what she wanted to do for 2023. I mean, she told me about ’em three days ago,” Lawrence said. “She lost her father and that was a very big blow for her. She was a daddy’s girl and it was many nights I prayed with her and just talked her through her grief. So I’m glad to know she’s at peace.”

He added: “The world only knew her gift. They didn’t know her heart, and she had the biggest heart and loved very hard, and her friends and family who know her they know that…”

Check out the flyer for Gangsta Boo’s funeral and memorial service below.

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Adam Rich, Child Star Of “Eight Is Enough,” Dead At 54

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Adam Rich, the child actor best known for his role in Eight Is Enough, has passed away at the age of 54. Both TMZ and CNN confirmed that Rich died in his Los Angeles home on Saturday. Authorities have yet to release a cause of death, however, law enforcement sources told TMZ that they do not suspect foul play.

Rich’s manager, Danny Deraney, released a statement confirming his passing on Twitter, Sunday.

“Adam was simply a wonderful guy. He was kind, generous and a warrior in the fight against mental illness,” Deraney wrote. “Adam did not have an ounce of ego. He was unselfish and always looked out for those he cared about. Which is why many people who grew up with him feel a part of their childhood gone, and sad today.”

Actors of the television series “Eight is Enough”, Dick Van Patten (top), (bottom, L-R) Grant Goodeve, Adam Rich and Willie Aames. (Photo by Tony Korody/Sygma/Sygma via Getty Images)

He concluded: “He really was Americas Little Brother.”

Eight is Enough ran for five seasons from 1977 to 1981 and was inspired by the life of columnist Tom Braden and his book by the same title.

In addition to his work on Eight is Enough, Rich landed roles on Fantasy Island, Small Wonder, and more. After an appearance on Baywatch in 1993, Rich stepped away from acting for ten years. Then, in 2003, he played himself in the David Spade comedy, Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star. He was also featured in the CNN series The History of the Sitcom in 2021.

“I’m grateful for the joy felt while working on 8!…,” Rich wrote after the series aired. “I do hope it may have brought you some joy as well.”

Check out the statement from Rich’s manager below.

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Donald Trump Facing $10M Lawsuit For Capitol Cop’s 2021 Death

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Some good news on the two-year anniversary of the January 6th US Capitol riots. Former President Donald Trump is now facing a substantial lawsuit as a result of his actions on that fateful day. Specifically, he’s being sued by the family of the late Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick.

As Complex notes, the victim passed away in January 2021. He suffered two strokes following the riots that came as a result of Trump’s failed second presidential run. In April of that year, the USCP released a statement regarding Sicknick’s death. At the time, they noted that they accepted the findings from D.C.’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Ultimately, reports say that the officer died of natural causes.

“This does not change the fact Officer Sicknick died in the line of duty, courageously defending Congress and the Capitol,” their aforementioned commentary says. “The Department continues to mourn the loss of our beloved colleague. The attack on our officers, including Brian, was an attack on our democracy.”

Earlier this week, the late man’s longtime partner, Sandra Garza, said in the lawsuit that Sicknick’s death was “a direct and foreseeable consequence” of Trump’s own words. Additionally, Julian Elie Khater and George Pierre Tanios’s names are in reports for allegedly assaulting the now-deceased policeman. They apparently attacked him with spray at the time.

“As a direct and foreseeable consequence of Defendant Trump’s false and incendiary allegations of fraud and theft, and in direct response to Defendant Trump’s express calls for violence at the rally, a violent mob attacked the U.S. Capitol,” the complaint against The Apprentice star reads.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump waits on the ninth tee in his golf cart during the pro-am prior to the LIV Golf Invitational – Bedminster at Trump National Golf Club Bedminster on July 28, 2022 in Bedminster, New Jersey. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/LIV Golf via Getty Images)

“Many participants in the attack have since revealed that they were acting on what they believed to be Defendant Trump’s direct orders in service of their country.”

The suit requests that the court grant relief against the former POTUS and other defendants. Documents ask that everyone “individually pay actual money damages of not less than $10,000,000 to the Plaintiff.”

A specific amount will be set at a later date if the lawsuit is enough to obtain a trial date. In lighter news, Sicknick’s parents accepted the Medal of Honour on his behalf earlier today (January 6).

Read more about Donald Trump’s latest legal antics here, and check back later for any updates on the situation.

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Waka Flocka Flame Reflects On TakeOff’s Death With Shannon Sharpe

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Waka Flocka Flame recently weighed in on the death of Takeoff while speaking with Shannon Sharpe for his podcast, Club Shay Shay. The Migos rapper was shot and killed in Houston back in November during a dice game.

The topic arose when Sharpe brought up the number of rappers who have died in recent years, including Pop Smoke, PnB Rock, Trouble, as well as Takeoff.

“I can’t tell you why, and I never want to speak on nobody’s death, but I could tell you this: when God blesses you, you have to change your ways, you have to evolve — you have to,” Waka said. “I could just say wrong place, wrong time for these guys.”

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 08: Rapper Waka Flocka attends “Hip Hop Uncovered” Atlanta premiere at Oak Atlanta on February 08, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

“So, in other words, once you ascend to a certain level, you gotta leave that alone,” Sharpe clarified.

“Oh yeah, I don’t roll dice,” Waka interjected. “With all respect, why would I roll dice with somebody that ain’t in my tax bracket? It’s liable that some shit could happen.”

Sharpe then admitted that he likes to “show you that I don’t think I’m better than you.”

“Boy, I ain’t never been that n***a,” Waka replied. “I watch people die everyday like that — that’s why I ain’t never been him … I ain’t got nothing to prove to y’all.”

While Shannon Sharpe spoke with Waka Flocka Flame, earlier this week, the former NFL star took Tuesday off from his Fox Sports 1 show, Undisputed. Upon return, he and Skip Bayless went at it over a controversial tweet Bayless posted regarding Damar Hamlin.

Check out Waka Flocka Flame’s full discussion with Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay below.

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Dave & Buster’s Co-Founder Dead At 72

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Dave & Buster’s co-founder, James “Buster” Corley, has died at the age of 72. According to TMZ, police discovered him with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home in Dallas, Texas.

A representative for Dave & Buster’s told the outlet that he was “an innovative and creative force” with a “pioneering spirit.”

Atmosphere – Game Room during The Opening of the Times Square Dave & Busters – March 30, 2006 at Dave & Busters – Times Square in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/FilmMagic)

They continued: “Buster’s passion for hospitality, his demand for excellence, and the deep care he had for his team members were unparalleled. Our hearts go out to his family at this difficult time and while we will miss his wise counsel and his easy laugh, the legacy he and Dave built endures.”

Police are still investigating the incident and have yet to confirm an official cause of death.

“The preliminary investigation determined when officers arrived they found a man with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound,” a police representative said. They transported him to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.

“Buster Corley had a stroke four months ago that caused severe damage to the communication and personality part of his brain,” Corley’s daughter Kate told WFAA. “The family asks for privacy during this time.”

Corley and his partner, David Corriveau, opened the first Dave & Buster’s in Dallas back in 1982. They decided on which of their names would come first by way of a coin toss. The two served as co-CEOs from 1982 to 1989 before later selling the business to the retail conglomerate, Edison Brothers. They remained as board members. As of today, Dave & Buster’s has 151 locations in the U.S. and two in Canada.

David Corriveau passed away in 2015 at age 63.

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Keith Murray Says He Warned The Notorious B.I.G. To Leave L.A.

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Keith Murray says that he warned The Notorious B.I.G. to leave Los Angeles prior to his death in 1997. Speaking with The Art Of Dialogue, Murray said that hours before he was gunned down, he spoke with Biggie.

“I said, ‘Big, you know they do not like you out here. Leave! Come back another time,’” Murray recalled saying. “Motherfuckers will walk up and shoot people, literally. Walk up and shoot with AKs and kill people. Motherfuckers was shooting each other left and right with no problem, you feel me?”

NEW YORK, NEW YORK–AUGUST 28: Rapper Keith Murray appears at the Vibe Magazine Fashion Show on August 28, 1996 in New York City. (Photo by Al Pereira/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)

He continued: “I’m in the car with Biggie and he’s asking me this. I said ‘Leave, Big.’ If he woulda left, it woulda blew over. And I felt Biggie Smalls would’ve been alive to this day.”

Afterward, Murry recalled a meeting that went down after Biggie’s death. Murray says the idea of avenging him was discussed.

“I’m edgy right now talking about Big and Pac,” Keith Murray said. “But Big was my man. And he got killed out there like that. And the dude who said they know who killed ’em? Now they saying the police know. But yo, we woulda got them guns and we woulda popped somebody that night in the name of Big. Word.”

Elsewhere in the interview, Murray claimed that he was once intimate with Foxy Brown. He alleged that she was still dating Kurupt at the time.

Following his interview with The Art of Dialogue, Murray is expected to be the first Drink Champs guest of 2023. N.O.R.E. made the announcement last week.

Check out Murray’s interview with The Art of Dialogue below.

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BYU Football Player Dies At 22 After Tragic Construction Accident

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BYU offensive lineman Sione Veikoso has died at the age of 22 after a tragic construction accident. The football team’s head coach, Kalani Sitake, confirmed his passing in a statement on social media.

“We are extremely saddened to learn of the tragic death of one of our brothers, Sione Veikoso,” Sitake wrote on Twitter. “His passing is heartbreaking to all of us. We offer our deepest condolences and prayers to his family as we share in their grief. Our love for you is forever, Sione!”

PALO ALTO, CA – NOVEMBER 26: The BYU Cougars football team including Houston Heimuli #35, Sione Veikoso #72, Kingsley Suamataia #78, Alden Tofa #51, Joe Tukuafu #52, Lorenzo Fauatea #55, Peter Falaniko #68 and others pose for a group photo prior to an NCAA college football game against the Stanford Cardinal on November 26, 2022 at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto, California. (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images)

The BYU football program also offered its condolences in a statement: “On behalf of the entire BYU Football family, our thoughts and prayers are with Sione’s family and friends during this extremely difficult time. Rest in Love Sione. God be with you till we meet again.”

The accident occurred in his hometown of Kailua, Hawai’i, on Friday. A total of six men were on the site when a 15-foot retaining rock wall collapsed and trapped three of them. After emergency personnel cleared the rubble, they pronounced Veikoso dead on the scene.

Veikoso began his collegiate career at Arizona State but transferred to BYU in the summer of 2022. While at BYU, he played in one game as a redshirt freshman.

Prior to college, Veikoso played for Kailua High School in Hawai’i before serving a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Manaus, Brazil, from 2018-20.

Check out the statement from Kalani Sitake below.

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Earth, Wind & Fire Drummer Fred White Dead At 67

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Fred White, the drummer for the legendary band Earth, Wind, & Fire, has passed away at the age of 67. The band confirmed the news on Sunday.

White’s brother and bandmate, Verdine, shared a post for Fred on Instagram.

“Our family is saddened today with the loss of an amazing and talented family member. Our beloved brother Frederick Eugene ‘Freddie’ White,” Verdine wrote to his fans.

NETHERLANDS – MARCH 14: AHOY Photo of EARTH WIND & FIRE and Fred WHITE, Drummer Fred White performing on stage (Photo by Rob Verhorst/Redferns)

He further continued: “He joins our brothers Maurice, Monte, and Ronald in heaven and is now drumming with the angels! Child protégé, member of the EWF ORIGINAL 9, with gold records at the young age of 16 years old! He was brother number 4 in the family lineup. But more than that at home and beyond he was the wonderful bro that was always entertaining and delightfully mischievous!”

Lenny Kravitz also shared his condolences in the comments section of the post.

“Sending my love and deepest condolences to you and the family,” Kravitz wrote. “I was blessed to have been in his presence and blessed to have been influenced by him. A true king. Rest in power.”

Fred got his start in music when he was 14 years old. He first played with the band the Salty Peppers before joining Earth, Wind & Fire in 1974. The iconic band is best known for their hits “September,” “Shining Star” and “Let’s Groove.” They were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame back in 2000.

Outside of his work with Earth, Wind, & Fire, Fred played drums on songs for Bonnie Raitt, Donny Hathaway, Deniece Williams, as well as Diana Ross.

Check out Earth, Wind, & Fire’s posts for the late Fred White below.

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Angela Bassett’s Son Apologizes For Michael B. Jordan Death Prank

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Angela Bassett’s 16-year-old son, Slater Vance, has apologized after playing into a prank about the death of Michael B. Jordan. In a TikTok video, Slater told his parents that the iconic actor passed away.

For the trending prank, someone pretends that a famous celebrity has died and records the reaction of the person they’re telling. In Slater’s clip, Bassett clutches at her chest in response, while his father, Courtney B. Vance, refuses to believe the news.

HOLLYWOOD, CA – JANUARY 29: Slater Vance, Angela Bassett, Bronwyn Vance and Courtney B. Vance attend the Premiere Of Disney And Marvel’s “Black Panther” – Arrivals on January 29, 2018 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)

Slater later shared an apology for the insensitive TikTok.

“I apologize to Michael B. Jordan’s entire family, his extended family, and him directly as he is an idol of mine,” Slater said. “Taking part in a trend like this is completely disrespectful. I don’t wish any bad ramifications upon his family nor my parents as they deserve none of the backlash.”

Slater added: “I own this was a mistake. I hope this can be a teaching lesson to anyone who uses social media as a tool and a source of entertainment to truly understand that your actions can have consequences that extend beyond you.”

Bassett recently starred alongside Jordan in both Black Panther and its sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

Finneas, brother of Billie Eilish, called on his young followers to stop the trend.

“I haven’t laughed once at any of your videos of you telling your parents somebody died when they didn’t actually die,” Finneas said in his own video, before adding, “Your parents are showing vulnerability for a brief second and you’re laughing at them.”

Check out Slater’s apology video below.

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Gangsta Boo Dead At 43: Report

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Gangsta Boo has reportedly passed away at the age of 43, according to TMZ. Her Three 6 Mafia collaborator, DJ Paul, seemingly confirmed the news in a post on Instagram, Sunday afternoon.

In comments on Paul’s post, numerous artists including 2 Chainz, Krayzie Bone, Lil Jon, and more shared their condolences.

ATLANTA, GA – SEPTEMBER 19: Gangsta Boo performs with Run The Jewels at Music Midtown at Piedmont Park on September 19, 2015 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Chris McKay/Getty Images for Live Nation)

The exact circumstances surrounding Gangsta Boo’s death remain unclear. However, Fox 13 reports that her body was discovered around 4:00 PM, local time in Memphis, Tennessee.

Regarded as a pioneer of female rap, Gansta Boo‘s career began to take off in the 1990s when she started collaborating with Paul, Juicy J, and other founding members of Three 6 Mafia. She was featured on the group’s first 5 studio albums.

As a solo artist, Boo released three albums: Enquiring Minds (1998), Both Worlds *69 (2001), and Enquiring Minds II: The Soap Opera (2003). In the years since her departure from Three 6 Mafia, Boo has collaborated with countless high-profile artists. All-in-all, she’s worked with Gucci Mane, Lil John, OutKast, E-40, T.I., The Game, as well as Run the Jewels, and many more.

Boo most recently appeared on Latto’s “F.T.C.U.” alongside Glorilla. In speaking about the collaboration, she told Billboard: “Anytime I can contribute and support any female rapper that I like, that like me back, I’m always down for it.”

In the wake of Boo’s passing, numerous artists have begun sharing tributes online.

“Love you Lola thank you for your friendship,” El-P wrote in one post.

Freddie Gibbs tweeted: “Damn we was just together. RIP Queen.”

Check out DJ Paul’s post for Gangsta Boo below.

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