MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. — Heavy D was remembered with laughter and tears Friday during a star-studded funeral service that included Jay-Z and Will Smith, humorous anecdotes from longtime friend Diddy, and words of encouragement for his young daughter, delivered in a letter from President Barack Obama. “We extend our heartfelt condolences at this difficult time. […]
Rapper Heavy D, who was known for his free-flowing, playful hip-hop style, was remembered by family and friends — and President Obama — in a funeral service held today in New York. Last week, the 44-year-old rapper collapsed outside his Beverly Hills, Calif., condominium. See Also: The Cultural Epicenter Of Black America, Harlem: Sights And […]
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A ten-year-old North Carolina girl took her own life in her bedroom after allegedly being bullied at school, local authorities say. Her mother, Samantha West, found 10-year-old Jasmine McClain hanging with a belt around her neck in their home. Chadbourn Police Chief Steven Shaw ruled the death a suicide but his investigation lead him to […]
The feds Wednesday announced the takedown of a violent drug gang that carved out turf in East Harlem and the Bronx. The Los Vagos gang referred to initiations as “baptisms” in which prospective members were beaten, said Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara. See Also: The Cultural Mecca Of Black America, Harlem: Sights And Sounds See […]
AUSTIN — The president of the College Republicans at the University of Texas at Austin Lauren Pierce, tweeted that shooting Obama was tempting, but discouraged her followers from shooting him. The tweet came hours after a man was arrested for shooting at the White House. Y’all as tempting as it may be, don’t shoot Obama. […]
On the red carpet at the Soul Train Awards, the pregnant Erica Campbell (right) of Mary Mary revealed some details about her baby. We now know that Erica has a baby girl on the way, and we also know when her little one is due. Take a look at Erica share the good news in […]
The protester who busted his head open during a scuffle with New York City police officers was the first person to set up a residential tent inside Zuccotti park, a fellow protester told NewYorkDailyNews.com.
Texas Governor Rick Perry continued his verbal assault on President Obama calling him “pathetic,” saying the president’s thinking is based on his “privileged” background. “He grew up in a privileged way,” Perry said while explaining his ad attack that decries President Obama’s description of America as being “a little bit lazy over the last couple […]
A single mother from Detroit is organizing an effort to bring the concerns of people of color to the global Occupy Wall Street movement.
Dwight Myers, the rapper known as Heavy D, will be laid to rest at the historic Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, New York, today at 11am. The ceremony will be led by Senior Pastor Reverend Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, who will deliver the eulogy. Click here to view the livestream of Heavy D’s funeral […]
