Chris Kelly, Kris Kross, and losing our idols
OPINION - When I heard about the death of Kris Kross member Chris 'Mac Daddy' Kelly, I instantly recalled the first time I saw the video for their smash 1992 single 'Jump'..
Fans honor Michael Clarke Duncan
theGRIO REPORT - Fans of the late 'Green Mile' actor Michael Clarke Duncan flocked to a public viewing Sunday in Los Angeles, as the famed Forest Lawn Memorial Parks and Mortuaries filled up with flower arrangements...
Whitney Houston buried in private ceremony
WESTFIELD, New Jersey (AP) - Whitney Houston was laid to rest Sunday at a brief private ceremony in New Jersey, the end of a weekend that saw the pop star's family and friends gather at a star-studded funeral to mourn her loss while celebrating her career...
MC Lyte, other stars remember Whitney
BLACK ENTERPRISE - BlackEnterprise.com hit the red carpet during Grammy weekend and talked to industry insiders like MC Lyte and actress Keisha Knight Pulliam to get their thoughts on Houston's impact.
Don Cornelius: Love, 'rest in peace' and soul
OPINION - This year, on the first day of Black History Month, Americans, and the African-American community in particular, mourn the loss of Don Cornelius...
Heavy D's family releases statement
theGRIO REPORT - The family of legendary rapper Heavy D (born Dwight Errington Myers) has issued a statement regarding the performer's death, just days before his scheduled funeral...
Hip-hop Tweets about Heavy D's passing
theGrio REPORTS -- Members of the hip-hop community took to twitter on Tuesday to respond to the untimely death of rapper Heavy D...
