"I didn't know nothing. I was eating just as much as Big Pun. And we was hanging out the same way. We knew he was a big guy since I met, did I think he would die? No way. He was a young kid. He was in his twenties."
In case you don't know who he was, the man played a big part in the success of the legendary Hip Hop group, N.W.A (Niggas With Attitude). Back in 1987, he signed a partnership deal with Eazy E to form Ruthless Records, and used his connections (he had been managing successful musicians as far back as the 70s and 60s) in the music industry to push N.W.A's music to nationwide status in the U.S.
What's the point of wearing all these dumb costumes if Joan's not here to rip them apart 😔 RIP Joan Rivers. You are a one of a one.
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) September 4, 2014
RIP Joan Rivers. An original and an icon. Unique and always on the edge. Her career span says it all. #RIPJoanRivers pic.twitter.com/Z9vL7ujF8p
— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) September 4, 2014
RIP Joan Rivers... You made fun of my boobies just last week and it was an HONOR. Thanks for making so many people laugh here on Earth. 👸💗
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) September 4, 2014
Veteran actor, Robin Williams was found dead in his apartment Monday Afternoon (August 11); possible cause of death was Suicide. He was 63 years old. Robin Williams can be remembered from playing lead rules in such blockbuster movies such as Hook, Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji, and a host of other classics. Diddy, Nicki Minaj, Prodigy, Redman, Chance The Rapper, Queen Latifah, and a host of rappers have commented on his death via Twitter...read them below.
Can't believe we lost a legend today. RIP Robin Williams- your legacy will live on forever.
— Diddy (@iamdiddy) August 11, 2014
Robin Williams RIP http://t.co/lguTu8kJSp
— Diddy (@iamdiddy) August 12, 2014
It's actually sinking in. I just tried to think of what movie to start with. You will be missed Robin.
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) August 11, 2014
Legend. Gone too soon. http://t.co/juPeFhQz5K
— Anaconda (@NICKIMINAJ) August 12, 2014
Def grew up with Robin Williams ALWAYS in my fav. movies and comedies. What a talent! Will miss him.
— Dr. Kreayshawn (@KREAYSHAWN) August 11, 2014
"I
think it’s a parent wake-up call more than it’s a Black person wake-up
call even though it is a Black person wake-up call. I’m not
going to say it isn't. I’m not going to call it a nigga wake-up call
because I don’t think that we should even put the Martin family and that
word in the same sentence. I say this much, that it is a wake-up call
for Black people, but it’s also a wake-up call for parents. Parents,
you’re going to have to have an honest discussion with your children
about where they are and what they are walking through. You’re going to
have to have an honest discussion about the value of people’s lives and
how some people see it and where you are and to be mindful of your
circumstances. The
next Black person that dies in America is not going to be killed by a
half-White, half Hispanic fake want-to-be cop. He is going to be killed by a Black man. So you're offended by what?
You’re offended by people who hate you enough to kill you, or are you
offended by people like you, who hate yourself enough to kill yourself?
That’s the question we need to ask ourselves. This needs to be catalyst
for people in the ghetto who are killing each other over blocks that
they don’t own, over gang issues that are from their parents’ generation
and not theirs. This is a wake-up call for them, too, because you have
to realize that the clock is ticking and now you’re all on the chopping
block, too."
Nigerian Pop Sensation, Goldie (October 23, 1982-February 14, 2013) passed on yesterday at the age of 30. She had just returned from her trip to the U.S for the 55th Grammy Awards ceremony. Her label, Kennis Music released a statement on her death early this morning.“With a deep sense of loss, we announce the shocking death of our darling music star, Goldie Harvey. Goldie, 31, died on Thursday after she complained of a severe headache shortly after her arrival from the United States where she went to witness the Grammy Award. She was rushed from her Park View, Ikoyi, Lagos residence to her official hospital, Reddington, Victoria Island, Lagos, where doctors pronounced her dead on arrival at exactly 7:30pm in the evening.
We consider this period a gloomy moment for us and the entire Nigerian music industry in view of the circumstance in which she passed away; the abundance of talent she exhibited in her short but eventful music career and the various opportunities her trip to the United States of America would have availed her. She is survived by her father, step- mother, brothers and sisters. We deeply sympathise with her family and fans all over the world and very grateful to all and sundry, especially, the vibrant Nigerian media for their concern and prompt reportage. We shall keep everybody informed as events unfold as we are devastated by the sudden loss.”
R.I.P Goldie. 
"Rest in peace MCA of the Beastie Boys. A pioneer, legend & OG that will be missed.," he tweeted. (Big Daddy Kane's Twitter)
And hear is another word from Chuck D of the rap group, Public Enemy-
LL Cool J also aired how he felt-
"MCA was a great artist, visionary and a selfless humanitarian. He and his bandmates were especially kind to me and we became good friends. They took Tribe out on tour a couple of times and showed us the ropes. We spent a lot of time together and I learned a great deal from him and the boys. Our roots are intertwined in many ways. I can't put into words how crushed I am. My condolences go out to his family. He will be greatly missed."
This was meant to have been posted yesterday, but i was a bit down and couldn't come up here. But i can't let something like this go. 10 years ago, yesterday, my favourite TLC (T-BOZ, LEFT EYE, CHILLI) member, Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes passed away from a cash accident in Honduras. On April 25, 2002 in La Ceiba, Honduras, while driving a Mitsubishi Montero Sport, Lisa Lopes allegedly tried to swerve around a truck, but there was another vehicle heading towards them in the opposite direction. To avoid a head-on collision, she swerved all the way off the road. The vehicle rolled several times after hitting two trees, throwing left-eye and 3 others out the window. I think i should stop here...i am already getting emotional all over again.
God bless her soul. She was the energetic one in the group (TLC)...the most outspoken...the rapper...my favourite member. Like Quan said- "can we have another moment of silence..."
