The losses came steadily in 2025, not as a single rupture but as a quiet procession. Voices that once filled sanctuaries, ...

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The R&B world has had its share of heartbreak in 2025. And, sadly, another legend’s name has joined the list of those lost this year. As the clock quickly winds down and we approach 2026, the ...

We celebrate the lives of those who passed away in 2025, leaving an eternal mark on our community and culture. 2025 has been a very peculiar year. For many, it has been a particularly challenging year ...

2025 has been a very peculiar year. For many, it has been a particularly challenging year for various reasons, while for others, it was a year of celebration and accolades. Like most years, the Black ...

The R&B world had its share of heartbreak in 2025. As we get going in 2026, the following is a look back at the stars and influential members of the R&B community who died across the past year. Randy ...

Trailblazing funk and R&B singer Carl Carlton, known for several top-charting hits, has died. He was 72. His son, Carl Hudgens II, confirmed Carlton’s death in a Facebook post shared Sunday night.

The conversation is a year end reflection on loss, legacy, and Black music history. Host Davey D brings in Professor Rickey Vincent and broadcaster Gerry Dove to honor a long list of artists who ...

The region and the nation said goodbye to a remarkable cross section of leaders, artists, and cultural icons this year—each leaving behind a legacy defined by service, creativity, or groundbreaking ...

(NEXSTAR) – Grammy nominated R&B, soul and funk singer Carl Carlton, known for hits including “She’s a Bad Mama Jama” and “Everlasting Love,” has died, his son announced Sunday. Carlton Hudgens II ...