Carl Conner RIP

Radio icon Carl Conner passed away after suffering a stroke and a variety of associated illnesses. HOME GOING SERVICES July 8, 2017 Viewing 10:30 am - 12 noon Service 12 noon First Metropolitan Church ... Read More...

Vaughn Harper RIP

Legendary DJ Vaughn Harper, whose velvety voice soothed listeners of his “Quiet Storm” radio show for more than three decades, has died. He was 71. Vaughn’s death was confirmed by WBLS, the station where he ... Read More...

Former Prince Protege Vanity Dies

Vanity, a former protege of Prince’s and a member of Vanity 6, has died at age 57, TMZ reports. According to the website, the singer — born Denise Katrina Matthews — had long suffered from kidney failure and r... Read More...

Jazz Crusauders’ Wilton Felder Passes

The Urban Buzz sends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fans of Wilton Felder, saxophonist for the fabled Crusaders. Mr. Felder passed on September 27th, he was 75. Felder’s passing comes only ... Read More...

Famed Singer Doris Hines Dies

The Urban Buzz sends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fans of internationally renowned singer Doris Hines who died on Friday, August 14th, at age 91. Ms. Hines performed all over the world, acro... Read More...