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06-03-2025
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DJ Funk, Ghetto House Trailblazer, Dies at 54
DJ Funk, the Chicago legend who coined the term "ghetto house," has died. The musician, whose real name was Charles Chambers, was 54. Funk's death was confirmed to PEOPLE by his friend and collaborator DJ Slugo. "He was one of the pioneers of the sound we call ghetto house music in Chicago," he wrote in an email statement. "We love and miss you my brother, and I won't let our sound die." Related: DJ Unk, 'Walk It Out' and '2 Step' Rapper, Dies at 43 Slugo also shared an Instagram Reel of him driving to the late musician's music on Wednesday, March 5. "RIP DJ FUNK 😔" he captioned the post. No specific cause of death was revealed, but news of Funk's death comes just days after his family launched a GoFundMe to help cover funeral costs after they said Funk was coming to the end of his battle with stage 4 cancer. "Dj Funk, a talented artist who has brought so much joy and inspiration to so many through his music, is now facing the heartbreaking reality of planning for his final farewell," they wrote in a statement on the page. "He has been bravely battling stage 4 cancer and now doesn't have much longer left. We are raising $10,000 to cover funeral arrangements and give him the tribute he deserves." They added: "This is a challenging time for the family and any support you can provide whether through donations or sharing this post would mean the world to us. Thank you." A rep for Funk could not be reached by PEOPLE for comment. As the pioneer of "ghetto house" aka "booty house," Funk helped shape the sound of the late '80s and early '90s, fusing sped-up beats, bass and vocals and raunchy lyrics, crafting tracks like 'Work Dat Body,' 'Run' and 'Pump It.' Born in 1971, he emerged as a fixture of the Chicago and Detroit rave scene, performing at underground parties in the early '90s. Over the years, he collaborated with Slugo, DJ Deeon and Traxman and released several influential EPs, including House The Groove, House Trax II and The Original Video 2006, Funk launched his own label, Funk Records, where he released mixtapes, singles and collaborations with Jeff Mills, Houz'mon, Deeon and more. That year, he also teamed up with Justice on a Waters of Nazareth remix EP. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: My Chemical Romance Rocker Bob Bryar's Cause of Death Ruled 'Undetermined,' Nitrous Oxide Found Near Body: Autopsy (Report) He even received recognition by Daft Punk on their 1997 track 'Teachers,' where he earned a mention alongside Chicago house legend Paul Johnson, as well as George Clinton, Lil Louis, Kenny Dope, Dr. Dre, and more. In a 2005 interview, Funk opened up to Red Bull Music Academy about carving his own lane in the music industry. "I just decided that I just needed to be more real and more like myself," he said at the time. "I decided, if I go one route, I'm a sound like everybody else. If I take it this route and make something like 'Pussy Ride,' that's something that'll shock a motherf---er." Read the original article on People
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29-01-2025
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Celebrity deaths of 2025: Who we've lost this year
LOS ANGELES - As the year unfolds, 2025 has already seen the loss of several celebrities who have left a mark on the entertainment world. From iconic actors and musicians to renowned athletes and artists, these figures shaped the cultural landscape and captured the hearts of millions. Here's a look at the celebrities we have lost this year. Jan. 24, 2025: Anthony Leonard Platt, known professionally as DJ Unk, an influential figure in Atlanta's hip-hop scene and a pioneer of the snap music subgenre, passed away on Jan. 24, according to TMZ. He was 43 years old. RELATED: Atlanta hip-hop icon DJ Unk dies at 43: TMZ DJ Unk rose to fame in the mid-2000s with his breakout hit single, "Walk It Out," which climbed into the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Known for his infectious beats and energetic delivery, DJ Unk became a defining voice of Southern hip-hop and gained widespread recognition for his contributions to the genre. Jan. 21, 2025:Garth Hudson, the last member of "The Band," died at age 87. RELATED: Garth Hudson, legendary instrumentalist and last member of The Band, dies Hudson was the Band's virtuoso keyboardist and all-around musician who drew from a unique palette of sounds and styles to add a conversational touch to such rock standards as "Up on Cripple Creek," "The Weight" and "Rag Mama Rag." Jan. 15, 2025:David Lynch, the renowned filmmaker and artist, died on Jan. 15, according to a post published on his official Facebook account. He was 78 years old, and died just a few days before his 79th birthday. Lynch was considered an auteur director with a dark, surreal, and sometimes unsettling artistic style. RELATED: David Lynch, filmmaker known for 'Blue Velvet' and TV series 'Twin Peaks,' has died He directed iconic films including "Blue Velvet," "Lost Highway," Mulholland Drive," and the TV series "Twin Peaks." Jan. 12, 2025: Leslie Charleson, known for her role on "General Hospital," died on Jan. 12, 2025. She was 79. RELATED: Leslie Charleson, 'General Hospital' star, dead at 79 The Daytime Emmy-nominated actress portrayed Monica Quartermaine on the soap opera for nearly 50 years. "It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Leslie Charleson," executive producer Frank Valentini confirmed on the show's official Instagram account. Jan. 10, 2025: Sam Moore, part of the 1960s duo Sam & Dave known for hits like "Soul Man" and "Hold On, I'm Comin'," died on Jan. 10. He was 89 years old. His publicist confirmed his death to the Associated Press Friday, stating that he died in Coral Gables, Florida, due to complications while recovering from surgery. RELATED: Sam Moore, 'Soul Man' singer, dies at 89 Moore, a 1992 Rock Hall of Fame inductee, influenced musicians including Michael Jackson, Al Green and Bruce Springsteen. Jan. 3, 2025: Writer and director Jeff Baena, Aubrey Plaza's husband, died on Jan. 3, according to multiple reports. He was 47 years old. The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office confirmed his death and said his body was found at a home in Los Angeles. The medical examiner's report listed Baena's manner of death as a suicide. RELATED: Director Jeff Baena, Aubrey Plaza's husband, dies at 47: reports Baena had more than a dozen films to his name, with his most notable movie credit as co-writer of the 2004 film "I Heart Huckabees" starring Jason Schwartzman, Jude Law and Naomi Watts. In 2014, he wrote and directed "Life After Beth," a zombie comedy starring Plaza. It was nominated for the Grand Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival. Jan. 3, 2025:Brenton Wood, the singer best known for "The Oogum Boogum Song," died on Jan. 3, according to multiple reports. He was 83. RELATED: Brenton Wood, 'The Oogum Boogum Song' singer, dies at 83 According to Variety, Wood's manager said he died from natural causes in Moreno Valley, California, surrounded by family. Jan. 1, 2025:Wayne Osmond, a singer, guitarist and founding member of the famous family act The Osmonds, has died at 73. Wayne died this week at a Salt Lake City hospital after suffering a "massive stroke," sibling Merrill Osmond posted on his Facebook page. RELATED: Wayne Osmond, founding member of The Osmonds, dies at 73 "I've never known a man that had more humility. A man with absolutely no guile," Merrill wrote. "An individual that was quick to forgive and had the ability to show unconditional love to everyone he ever met."
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28-01-2025
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Latto Is Linking Up With Playboi Carti for the ‘Blick Sum' Remix
Latto announced Monday (Jan. 27) that she's linking up with Playboi Carti on the 'Blick Sum' remix that's dropping Tuesday, Jan. 28 at midnight ET. 'I don't trust no man without no blicky. 'Cause when sh– get sticky, where the f–k that blicky at,' she says in the intro with a distorted voice filter. More from Billboard Latto Opens Up 'Big Mama's Mini Market' With Some Help From Sha'Carri Richardson in New Ad: Watch Aitch Responds to Central Cee Diss on Fiery Reply Track 'A Guy Called?' DJ Unk, Rapper Behind 'Walk It Out,' Dies at 43 The two ATL rappers haven't collaborated on a song before, but Carti teased they were cooking up something a week ago when he posted photos of them on his @opium_00pium Instagram account with the caption, 'HUMBLE LIKE A MF BUT DIS YEAR MINE. LATTO AH REAL 1.' 'Blick Sum' was featured on Latto's third studio album Sugar Honey Iced Tea, which she released on Aug. 9, 2024 via Streamcut and RCA Records. The 17-track project included collaborations with Young Nudy ('Shrimp and Grits'), Hunxho ('Copper Cove'), Coco Jones ('Ear Candy'), Megan Thee Stallion ('Squeeze'), Ciara ('Good 2 You'), Mariah the Scientist ('Look What You Did') and Teezo Touchdown ('Prized Possession'). It reached No. 15 on the Billboard 200 and topped Top Rap Albums. This marks Carti's first piece of new music this year, and he's yet to reveal any release details for his own long-awaited third studio album I AM MUSIC. He dropped the first official single 'All Red' on Sept. 13, 2024 — the rapper's 29th birthday — and it reached No. 15 on the Hot 100. He earned his first No. 1 on the all-genre songs tally with Ye and Ty Dolla $ign's Grammy-nominated 'Carnival,' also featuring Rich the Kid. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
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28-01-2025
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Sinead O'Connor Urges Children to 'Milk' Unreleased Music in Will
The post Sinead O'Connor Urges Children to 'Milk' Unreleased Music in Will appeared first on Consequence. The details of Sinead O'Connor's will have been revealed, including final wishes for the posthumous release of her music. As reported in The Sun, the late singer encouraged her children not to be precious with her unreleased music: 'I direct that after my death, and at the discretion of any of my children who are then over 18, my albums are to be released so as to 'milk it for what it's worth.'' In 2021, O'Connor told PEOPLE she had been instructing her kids 'since they were very small' to call her accountant and take the reins on potential posthumous releases. 'Make sure the record companies don't start releasing my records and not telling you where the money is,' she remembered telling them. Besides the instructions about her music, O'Connor left £1.7 million (roughly $2.1 million) of her estate to her children. This amounted to £1.4 million (or $1.75 million) after paying off debts, funeral costs, and legal fees. Signed in 2013, the will named O'Connor's ex-husband, music producer John Reynolds, as the executor. The document left O'Connor's guitar collection to her youngest child, Yeshua Bonadio, now 18. O'Connor was found dead at her London flat on July 26th, 2023. One year later, her official cause of death was revealed to be chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and asthma. Editor's Note: See our list of 10 Essential Sinead O'Connor Songs that aren't 'Nothing Compares 2 U. Sinead O'Connor Urges Children to 'Milk' Unreleased Music in Will Eddie Fu Popular Posts Paul Reubens Comes Out as Gay in Posthumous Documentary Billy Corgan and Bill Burr Address Whether They're Half-Brothers in Surprise Meeting Nine Inch Nails Announce 2025 "Peel It Back World Tour" DJ Unk, "Walk It Out" Rapper, Dead at 42 Björk Says Spotify Is the "Worst Thing That Has Happened to Musicians" Green Day Take Swipe at Elon Musk by Altering "American Idiot" Lyrics in South Africa Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
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27-01-2025
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DJ Unk's cause of death confirmed by wife after 'Walk It Out' rapper dies at 43
Rapper DJ Unk, who was best known for the bouncy early-2000s crunk hit "Walk It Out," has died. The musician's wife Sherkita Long-Platt announced his death Friday morning on Facebook. "I just lost my husband and my kids lost their father," she wrote. "Our life will never be the same." DJ Unk, born Anthony Leonard Platt, was 43. "I LOVE YOU ANTHONY FOREVER," Long-Platt wrote. Long-Platt confirmed to TMZ on Sunday that Platt died in his sleep after suffering a heart attack. She also shut down speculation that drugs played a role in the "2 Step" and "Show Out" artist's death. Read more: The 50 greatest moments in hip-hop history Atlanta label Big Oomp Records, which signed Platt in 2000, said in an Instagram tribute Saturday that the rapper "was not just a legendary DJ, rapper and producer, but a true cornerstone of our label" whose legacy "will be cherished forever." An Atlanta native, Platt began his music career in the late 1990s, spinning for the Southern Style DJs with DJ Montay and DJ Jelly. The trio brought its music to various community events across Georgia. Platt eventually signed to Big Oomp and released his debut single, "Walk It Out," in 2006. That same year he released "Beat'n Down Yo Block," his debut album. Platt was also known for the 2006 single "2 Step" and released three albums over his career, but "Walk It Out" remained his claim to fame. It climbed several Billboard charts and inspired a remix featuring OutKast and Jim Jones. The single also found new life beyond the music scene. In a 2023 interview with Billboard, Platt said listeners used his 2006 smash in "workout dances, they use it in church, they use it for anything." Read more: Rich Homie Quan, Atlanta rapper who touted Young Thug and YG among collaborators, dies at 33 The rapper was "my EVERYTHING," Long-Platt said on Instagram. On Sunday, she shared a video collage, set to Monica's "Love All Over Me," that featured photos of Platt performing and spending time with his family. Dozens of residents gathered at a park in downtown Atlanta on Sunday for a candelight vigil in Platt's honor. According to videos shared on Facebook, attendees released white and blue balloons into the sky as they voiced their love for the late rapper. Some attendees sang along to DJ Unk's "Walk It Out" and "2 Step" as others exchanged hugs. Get notified when the biggest stories in Hollywood, culture and entertainment go live. Sign up for L.A. Times entertainment alerts. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
