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Marlon Wayans Shares Tribute After Father Howell Wayans Passes Away

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Howell Wayans, the patriarch of the Wayans family, passed away at age 86, and the pop culture world is mourning his loss. Moreover, a touching tribute emerged on Instagram courtesy of his son, actor and comedian Marlon Wayans. Although these grapples with grief are always hard to work through, Marlon posted a beautiful message in honor of his father. Furthermore, many fans sent their love in the comments and expressed their heartbreak and reflective state after reading his words. With his post, the New York native gave a heartwarming and highly personal account of who his father is, and what he means in his life.

“Legend,” he began his caption simply, posting a picture of him beside Howell as his father kisses him on the forehead. “When i was a child I asked my Dad ‘what did you want to be when grew up?’ He simply said ‘I wanted to be a man.’ I said ‘not a lawyer? A doctor? An actor?’ He said ‘just a man.’ I said ‘but every boy becomes a man.’ Dad said ‘Not true.’ I asked ‘then what’s a man?’ My Dad said ‘A man takes care of himself and his responsibilities. His family is always FIRST.‘ From that day on I wanted to be a MAN.

Marlon Wayans Honors His Father Howell In Tribute Post After His Passing

“Thank you Pop for being an example of a Man to all your boys,” he continued. “I pray all young black boys can grow up to be a Man like you. Baby boy loves you. And if ever i need you i know exactly where to find you… in my Bible that now sits by bed. Rest well. Kiss Ma for me. Tell her her babies miss her. I got two angels. I feel y’all lifting me already. If there’s a heaven i know you sitting in VIP sippin’ the best wine jesus can make…

Meanwhile, the Wayans family will reflect on these themes of fatherhood and the bond with a son in other ways. For example, Damon Wayans Sr. and Jr. worked on a comedy pilot recently, centered around a father-son relationship. Given the pain such a loss brings about, surely they will honor the patriarch’s legacy and the lessons he left behind, in ways big and small. Stay logged into HNHH for more updates on Howell Wayans, Marlon Wayans, and the rest of the Wayans family.
Rest In Peace Howell Wayans.

Lauren London Posts Nipsey Hussle Tribute

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Unfortunately, it hasn’t gotten any easier for the hip-hop world or society at large to reckon with Nipsey Hussle’s loss. The Crenshaw rapper remains a symbol of inspiration and admiration for many, and with other tragic losses in the rap community, his murder is a somber but important part of that history. However, that’s not to say his death looms primarily over his impact and life, which are what fans, friends, and family treasure and champion to this day. On the fourth anniversary of his transition, his partner Lauren London shared some potent words of grief, but also love.

“I hold my breath all of March knowing I have to face the memory of the day you transitioned….” she captioned a picture of Nipsey. Holding on to ancient wisdom but the pain is the pain and nothing was ever the same… Eternal Being Ermias Asghedom [his real name] I Love You.” Not only that, but she also included a passage from texts from the Bahá’í faith. Said message reflects, in this case, on the “Racks In The Middle” star’s immeasurable impact and the continuance of his spirit.

Lauren London Reflects On Anniversary Of Nipsey Hussle’s Passing

“‘To consider that after the death of the body the spirit perishes is like imagining that a bird in a cage will be destroyed if the cage is broken, though the bird has nothing to fear from the destruction of the cage,” it reads. “Our body is like the cage, and the spirit is like the bird. We see that without the cage this bird flies in the world of sleep; therefore, if the cage becomes broken, the bird will continue and exist. Its feelings will be even more powerful, its perceptions greater, and its happiness increased. In truth, from hell it reaches a paradise of delights because for the thankful birds there is no paradise greater than freedom.’”

Meanwhile, developments in the murder case surrounding Hussle took hold of the media recently with the news of his murderer Eric Holder being a target in prison. Although many feel passionately and rightfully about the need for justice, many argued that to honor Nip is to continue positive cycles, not negative ones. Recently, his brother said that his children own the Marathon store he opened, creating the generational wealth he aspired to gift his family. With that in mind and other developments, we can remember his legacy for its greatness, not just its tragic end. Regardless, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Lauren London and Nipsey Hussle.

Quavo Unveils “Honey Bun” Cover Art, Tribute To Takeoff Dropping This Friday

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With the tragic death of Takeoff last November came what seems to be the end of the Migos. While we’ll likely never hear the Atlanta trio on a track together again, both Offset and Quavo have been putting in work on their own projects, doing their part to keep their fallen comrade’s name alive. As of late, the 31-year-old has been hinting at another single on the way, and on Tuesday (March 28), he unveiled the track’s cover art.

In a photo uploaded to @qualitycontrolmusic’s Instagram page, a lineup of SUVs spells out the letter “H” in a parking lot. We know that the tribute to Quavo’s nephew is titled “Honey Bun,” and that it drops this coming Friday (March 31), but other details remain sparse at this time. The lyricist’s feed suggests that fans may see an accompanying music video along with the single’s premiere, though we have no confirmation at this time.

Quavo Prepares to Drop a Takeoff Tribute

That teaser arrived in the form of a black and white photo that sees Quavo staying warm in a fur jacket while smoking a blunt in the chilly outdoors. In the caption of that post, he confirmed that “Honey Bun” is “#ForTake,” who was shot to death in Houston last November following an altercation during a night out. Of course, this won’t be the “Slippery” hitmaker’s only recent arrival. Just a few weeks ago, he shared, “Greatness,” which provided answers to several of his listener’s most burning questions.

“Never forget that the Migos amazin’ / Look at the ice and the knots in my pants, you know that them young n*ggas made it,” he reflects on the early days of his career, spent working with Offset and Takeoff. “Came in, swept the game like a storm with the muthaf*cking flow, n*gga, Take did that / So don’t ask about the group, he gone, we gone, young n*gga it can’t come back, damn,” Quavo later adds, making it abundantly clear that the group is done for good. Revisit “Greatness” below, and let us know if you’re excited to hear “Honey Bun” this Friday in the comments.

Revisit Quavo’s “Greatness” Ahead of “Honey Bun”

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CeeLo Green Falls Off Horse During Tribute Party To Shawty Lo

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CeeLo Green hilariously fell off his horse during Wednesday’s (March 22) tribute party to late Atlanta legend Shawty Lo. While many might find it unfortunate that such a mishap occurred on a day of remembrance, people seemed more dedicated to celebrating his life through a good time. Moreover, CeeLo decided to show everyone up by arriving on horseback, and actually held his own for some time. However, then someone startled the horse, they took a tumble, and brought the Goodie Mob MC down with them. Radio personality Lil Bankhead of V-103 captured it all, but the crowd presumably kept enjoying what would’ve been Shawty’s 47th birthday.

Furthermore, the event took place at The BANK in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, and many other famous friends attended. For example, T.I. and DJ Street Greg were there, as were Lo’s D4L partners Fabo and Mook-B. Shawty Lo tragically passed away in 2016 after a single-car accident in Fulton County. His solo albums, such as Units in the City, contributed to his already impactful legacy as a member of ATL’s D4L. Their hit “Laffy Taffy” landed at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 in 2006, and his solo track “Dey Know” made a big impact.

CeeLo Green Falls Off Horse

Tragically, CeeLo recently spoke on another close friend who left him far too soon: Gangsta Boo of Three 6 Mafia. Moreover, he shared their last text message exchanges, which was an invitation for her and the rest of the rap group to be on his next Gnarls Barkley album. “I know you fought sis we love you unconditionally and we still gone ride for you baby boo,” he wrote on Instagram.

“Boo is my sister,” the 47-year-old expressed. “She a big Homegirl to my son he hurting we hurting! She is the queen a icon and innovator those that knew her knew that she was extremely intelligent. Hard ,real but sweet and kind at the same time. We #family round here! We all came up together and put the #south on our backs at the same time and took it to the top. I’m glad she got the opportunity to represent articulate and speak so well on all of the major platforms here recently and was given her flowers and she knew she was loved.” As always, come back to HNHH for the latest on CeeLo Green. Rest In Peace Shawty Lo, Rest In Peace Gangsta Boo.

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Diddy Honors Biggie Smalls On Anniversary Of His Passing

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It’s been 26 years to the day since hip-hop lost one of its most impactful, resonant, and powerful voices. While the tragedy of his passing isn’t lost on anyone, millions around the world continue to keep The Notorious B.I.G. alive. For example, Diddy made an Instagram post on Thursday (March 9) honoring Biggie on the anniversary of his tragic death in Los Angeles. “There will NEVER be another,” Puff wrote as a caption to a video of a B.I.G. interview. “The GREATEST RAPPER OF ALL TIME. Today we celebrate and honor you king. Love and miss you!!”

In that clip, the legendary MC spoke on maintaining his originality, freshness, and unique voice as an artist. “Don’t be the fool to just sit back and do it because somebody else is doing it,” the Brooklyn native expressed. “Because those of you who do just gon’ follow in somebody else’s footsteps, and you just gon’ be a shadow. Who wanna be a shadow for the rest of their life, you know what I’m saying? If you got a lil’ something’ that you know how to do, progress that and keep trying. I mean, God knows what could happen. That’s what I did. Just kept on walking, just happened to get to the right ends.”

Diddy’s Tribute To Biggie Smalls On Anniversary Of His Tragic Loss

Most recently, Nas spoke on how Biggie influenced his classic album It Was Written, shortly before the anniversary of his death arrived. “Biggie made it different, where you can’t just be the hot dude that they liked from New York to Connecticut to Virginia,” he expressed. “You got to hit the mainstream. You got to touch the world.” Elsewhere in the interview, he said that they inspired each other in many different ways. For example, Nas working with Dr. Dre possibly opened up the doors for Biggie to work with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.

Meanwhile, this year will also mark what would’ve been Big’s 51st birthday in May. Last year, Lil’ Kim penned an inspiring message for his 50th. “He was more than just a rapper more than an artist; he was an educator, he was a poet, obviously a writer. He was a prophet, he was here to do more than just make some songs or record a couple of albums, which is at the end of the day, that’s what he did. And he did way more than that in his spare time.” Join us in honoring Biggie Smalls with your favorite tracks, albums, or moments in the comments, and if you don’t know, now you know.

De La Soul Share Tribute To Trugoy The Dove

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De La Soul just shared a touching Instagram tribute to their fallen member David Jude Jolicoeur, better known as Dave, J.D. Dove, or Trugoy the Dove. Moreover, member Maseo penned a dedication on the group’s official Instagram page, along with a picture of them signing their first record deal with Tommy Boy. “Dave, thank you so much for being in my life,” Plug Three wrote. “Although you and I would argue like hell, we would both admit when we were wrong and totally come full circle and say, ‘I Love You.’ I want to truly thank you for having the birds eye view of our collective vision to be a group.”

“Before Trugoy The Dove, I met J.D. Dove aside being called Dave in 1985,” he continued. “I remember your mom calling you Dove, so you’ve always had wings. So go on and fly into the light, Merce and I will make sure your legacy is well preserved. ‘We Are De La Soul’ for life and after life, but obviously, it will never be the same. On one end I’m happy you no longer have to suffer the pain of your condition. On the other hand I’m extremely upset at the fact that you’re not here to celebrate and enjoy what we worked and fought so hard to achieve.”

Maseo’s Touching Tribute To Trugoy The Dove

Also, Posdonous penned a message of his own on their page as well, calling Dave “the heart of the group. You brought so much creativity, energy, and passion to our music. Your influence will be felt for years to come. Your passing is a great loss not only to us, but also to the entire hip-hop community. You were a true artist who used music to inspire and uplift others. You will be deeply missed by all who knew you.”

“We would like to say thank you Dave for being a big brother,” Plug One concluded. “Thank you for being a friend, thank you for the wise words placed in your verses, thank you for the music you produced that is loved by so many. Thank you for never wanting to compromise the quality of our brand, thank you for helping us become a group that will remain etched in the timeline of hip hop culture as well as the fabric of music.” Read Posdonous’ tribute below and join HNHH in celebrating the life and indelible impact of Plug Two.
Long Live Trugoy The Dove.

De La Soul’s Tribute From Posdonous