TMZ reports that DJ AM has died in New York today. It is rumored to be a drug overdose.

Part of Slum Village’s set at Rock The Bells in Vancouver August 1st, 2009 honoring Baatin, who passed away earlier that morning.

Photography By: Kinga M. Spanier

This is so sad.
Baatin of Slum Village, who seemed to be doing fine during the Rock The Bells tour, has passed.

Billy Mays has been found dead in his Tampa home.
This is the most random death ever probably! I feel like dead celebrities is the new Lil’ Wayne leak.
Unlike with Michael Jackson, I don’t think I’d mind hearing a few tribute tracks dedicated to Bill Mays. Let’s get it rappers.

Michael Jackson – ABC [K-Salaam & Beatnick Remix]
Michael Jackson – Never Can Say Goodbye [Beatnick & K-Salaam Remix]

Michael Jackson, probably the most iconic musician of our time, has died today from cardiac arrest.
After the jump, a few of Michael’s close friends and others speak on the very tragic loss.
WAXX EDIT: Oh my god, this is unreal. It’s currently 3:30AM in Italy where I am traveling with family, and for whatever reason I was unable to sleep. I go to turn my computer on and see this news. I’m speechless. Rest in peace.
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Graffiti lost a legend yesterday. Iz the Wiz collapsed at his brother’s home in Florida. He crushed the New York subways during the train era. There was no denying his king status. Here’s a clip of him bombing a train at tuff city styles which took place on JUNE 12th 2009, reminiscing the golden era of graffiti and the impact he made. RIP IZ… – strangeways

Konvict Music recording artist Dolla was shot and killed in Los Angeles today at the Beverly Center mall.
Information is just coming out now so details are limited.
So messed up. Dolla and his family are in our prayers.

Damn, one year already? Seems like just yesterday I got word of his passing.
I remember a couple of months ago seeing a graphic I made to commemorate Pimp’s death on his Myspace page. That was an honor.
In the above video, Bun B, Scarface, Slim Thug, David Banner, Lil’ Boosie, B.o.B., Killer Mike, Mistah FAB, Crooked I, B.G., Too $hort, Bushwick Bill, Big Boi, Chamillionaire, Young Jeezy, Pitbull and mamy others recall their favorite Pimp C lines.
My personal favorite is in the title of this post. What’s yours?

PREVIOUSLY: Rest In Peace Pimp C

Shakir Stewart, the man who replaced Jay-Z as the Executive VP at Def Jam, has died of a reported suicide Billboard reports.
This is the man that signed the likes of Beyonce, Rick Ross and Young Jeezy.
Terribly sad news. We keep his friends and family in our prayers.

Dr. Dre’s 20-year-old son has died, the rapper’s publicist said Tuesday. “Dr. Dre is mourning the loss of his son Andre Young Jr.,” publicist Lori Earl said in a statement.

Damn, 20? Jeez….
Rest In Peace, illRoots sends it’s condolences to the Young family.
Click here for more.

Comic actor Bernie Mac died early Saturday of complications from pneumonia, according to a family member and his publicist. He was 50.

I can’t believe it, there was a time when the only show I watched primetime was The Bernie Mac Show. Terrible news man. My heart goes out to the family, I wish y’all the best.

I waited way too long to post this, but I wasn’t sure how y’all would receive it. Personally I don’t give a shit how you receive it though. Carlin is my all-time favourite comedian. The thing about Carlin was, he wasn’t just a comedian, I agree with 99% of everything he said, he was a fucking genius. The most ironic thing about Shae picking this video and telling me to post it is that, religion is the one thing that I some what disagreed with George on. You will be missed George, RIP.

Earlier today the father of Rock ‘n Roll, Bo Diddley, died at the age of 79 of heart failure at his home in Archer, Florida. I know this is suppose to be a Hip-Hop website an all, but without this man, music wouldn’t be the same. Rest in peace Bo Diddley.

Eric “Eazy-E” Wright died thirteen years ago today, Rest In Peace.

OnSMASH Presents: A Notorious B.I.G. Tribute

Eleven years later.
Unbeleivable.

BONUS: Donny Goines – Juicy Freestyle

UGK – One Day

Terrible news. TMZ reports that Pimp C was found dead today in his hotel room.
No cause of death yet, but check back to this post for updates.

UPDATE: Their reporting that he died of natural causes.

Lil’ Flip – Pimp C Tribute
Naledge (of Kidz In The Hall) – Int’l Players Anthem [Freestyle]

Interview with Hezeleo. [LINK]
Freinds and Family React to his Passing. [LINK]
MTV Sits down with Bun B. [LINK]