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Grammy-Nominated Tay Keith Dies at 29, Shaping Southern Hip-Hop

Tay Keith, the Memphis-born, Grammy-nominated producer behind Travis Scott’s “Sicko Mode” and Drake’s “Look Alive,” was found dead at 29 in his Nashville apartment; authorities say no foul play is suspected and autopsy results are pending. A prolific figure in Southern hip-hop, Keith worked with Beyoncé, Eminem, and Future, executive produced Sexyy Red’s 2024 album, and often highlighted his Memphis roots and dedication to mentoring youth.

via rollingstone.com|

#grammy-nominated #music #obituary

entertainment7 months ago•1 min saved

Tributes flow after John Forté's death; Fugees collaborator dies at 50

John Forté, Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees and the Refugee Camp All-Stars, died at 50 at his home in Chilmark, Massachusetts; police say there are no obvious signs of foul play and the state medical examiner is investigating. A New York native and multi-instrumentalist, Forté contributed to The Score and The Carnival and released solo albums including Poly Sci and I John, with his 2021 project Vessels, Angels & Ancestors. He previously faced a 2000 arrest for liquid cocaine that led to a prison sentence later commuted by President George W. Bush. He is survived by his wife Lara Fuller and two children, with tributes pouring in from friends and fellow artists.

via The Guardian|

#death #entertainment #fugees

world7 months ago•12 min saved

Grammy-nominated musician John Forté dies at 50 in Massachusetts

Grammy-nominated musician John Forté was found dead at his Massachusetts home at age 50; the report does not disclose a cause of death.

via AP News|

#death #grammy-nominated #john-forte

music2 years ago•0 min saved

Jelly Roll's 'Beautifully Broken' Tour 2024: Stops in Ohio, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Idaho

Grammy-nominated singer Jelly Roll will embark on his "Beautifully Broken" tour, making stops in Ohio and Kentucky in October 2023. The tour, his largest to date, will feature performances in Columbus and Louisville, with support from Warren Zeiders and Alexandra Kay. Tickets for the tour go on sale on March 1, with presale tickets available earlier on his website.

via WKRC TV Cincinnati|

#grammy-nominated #jelly-roll #kentucky

obituary2 years ago•1 min saved

Remembering Jean Knight: The Legacy of 'Mr. Big Stuff'

Jean Knight, the Grammy-nominated singer known for her hit song "Mr. Big Stuff," has passed away at the age of 80. She died of natural causes at her home in Tampa, Florida. Knight's musical career began in New Orleans, and she achieved great success with her 1971 chart-topping song. She continued to record albums and perform throughout her career, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the music industry.

via Fox News|

#grammy-nominated #jean-knight #mr-big-stuff

entertainment2 years ago•3 min saved

Delta flight nearly kicks off gospel singer for performing new single

Grammy-nominated gospel singer Bobbi Storm was nearly kicked off a Delta flight after refusing to stop singing her new single, claiming she was "doing what the Lord is telling me to do." In a video shared on Instagram, Storm can be seen arguing with a flight attendant who asks her to be quiet. Eventually, she relents but later sings her song in a hushed tone. Delta later reached out to apologize, but some social media users criticized Storm for not following the flight crew's instructions.

via New York Post |

#controversy #delta-flight #entertainment

obituary3 years ago•1 min saved

Iconic Canadian Folk Singer Gordon Lightfoot Passes Away at 84

Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, known for his folk and country music, has died at the age of 84 due to natural causes. Lightfoot was a one-man act who performed his own critically acclaimed music, including hits such as "Early Mornin' Rain" and "For Lovin' Me." He wrote songs for Peter, Paul And Mary and Marty Robbins, and his 1968 album, "Did She Mention My Name?" earned him his first Grammy nomination for Best Folk Performance.

via NBC News|

#canadian-singer-songwriter #folk-music #gordon-lightfoot

world3 years ago•1 min saved

Nicholas Lloyd Webber, son of Andrew Lloyd Webber, passes away at 43.

Nicholas Lloyd Webber, the Grammy-nominated composer and eldest son of Andrew Lloyd Webber, died at the age of 43 after a long battle with gastric cancer and pneumonia. He is best known for his work on BBC One's "Love, Lies and Records" and his contribution to his father's 2021 "Cinderella," which earned a Grammy nomination for best musical theater album. Andrew Lloyd Webber missed the Broadway opening of "Bad Cinderella" to be with his son in his final moments.

via CBS News|

#andrew-lloyd-webber #composer #gastric-cancer