Oct 26, 2020 · Here’s a look back at other Black female stars who died young. Brooklyn-born, Detroit-raised singer Aaliyah, who was affectionately known as the “Princess of R&B”, died at the young age...

Oct 4, 2024 · Scroll to take a look back at black singers who have died in the last decade (2014-2024). Singer-songwriter and musician Bobby Womack died June 27, 2014 at 70 years old. “This Will Be” singer Natalie Cole —and daughter of legendary jazz artist Nat King Cole—died on Dec. 31, 2015 due to heart failure.

Mar 4, 2019 · 15 Black Artists Who Died Too Young 1. Aaliyah Haughton, 22 (Wikimedia) Just 22-years-old at the time of her death, Aaliyah was just hitting her stride as a singer and actress. Redefining the...

Dec 27, 2024 · Singer, songwriter and musician Larysa Jaye died in a Dec. 8 car accident in Nashville, Tennessee. The Kansas City, Missouri, native, who helped break down barriers for Black women in country music, had recently celebrated her 40th birthday.

Dec 18, 2023 · Several incredible Black artists and musicians didn’t make it to the end of 2023. Thankfully, with the music and art they left behind, their legacies will live on. From rappers and DJs to...

Oct 5, 2020 · Over the last 10 years, we have lost titans of the entertainment, sports and political world including the likes of Whitney Houston, Prince, Aretha Franklin, Muhammad Ali, and Nelson Mandela. Unfortunately, many of these deaths were untimely and shocked the world.

Dec 15, 2023 · From rappers to DJs to singers to drummers, here are the Black artists and musicians who died in 2023. Gangsta Boo was a pioneer for women in Hip-Hop and an integral member of Three 6 Mafia....

In this article, we honor the lives and achievements of some of the black celebrities that died in 2023. Hailed as the Queen of Rock and Rock, Tina Turner commanded attention with her intense stage persona and electric performances. Born in Brownsville, Tennessee, Turner initially achieved fame performing with her husband, Ike.

Oct 12, 2020 · A list of Black Celebrities Who Died Between 2000 – 2009. In the early to mid 2000s, the music industry experienced shocking losses with the unexpected deaths of Aaliyah, Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, Gerald Levert, and Michael Jackson.

Jul 17, 2022 · These female artists died far too soon. For this list, we'll be looking at the most prominent female artists that died young, tragically, and/or unexpectedly. Our countdown includes Whitney Houston, Billie Holiday, Tammi Terrell, and more!