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Irv Gotti attends as WEtv celebrates the premieres of Growing Up Hip Hop New York and Untold Stories of Hip Hop on Aug. 19, 2019 in New York City.

Irv Gotti, Co-Founder of Murder Inc. Records, Dies at 54

Alongside brother Chris, Irv Gotti launched Murder Inc. in 1998 as an imprint of Def Jam.

February 06, 2025

Kurt Cobain of Nirvana with Courtney Love and Frances Bean Cobain at the 10th Annual MTV Video Music Awards in 1993.

Jackie Farry, Frances Bean Cobain’s Nanny, 1990s Music Industry Veteran, Dies at 58

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Eric Carmen is interviewed at The Holiday Inn Downtown on November 10, 1975, in Atlanta, Georgia.

Eric Carmen, Hitmaker Behind ‘Hungry Eyes,’ ‘All by Myself’ & More, Dies at 74

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Mylon LeFevre, Mylon and Broken Heart Singer, Dies at 78

Mylon LeFevre, Mylon and Broken Heart Singer, Dies at 78

Starr Bowenbank

September 13, 2023

Gary Young, Original Pavement Drummer, Dies at 70

Gary Young, Original Pavement Drummer, Dies at 70

August 18, 2023

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Kellie Pickler Calls Death of Husband Kyle Jacobs the ‘Darkest Time of My Life’

Kellie Pickler Calls Death of Husband Kyle Jacobs the ‘Darkest Time of My Life’

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Jerry Moss Remembered by Peter Frampton, Herb Alpert, Amy Grant & More: ‘He Loved Great Music’

Jerry Moss Remembered by Peter Frampton, Herb Alpert, Amy Grant & More: ‘He Loved Great Music’

August 17, 2023

Jerry Moss, A&M Records Co-Founder & Rock Hall of Famer, Dies at 88

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Clarence Avant Remembered: Bill Clinton, Quincy Jones, Pharrell & More Pay Tribute

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August 14, 2023

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Robbie Robertson’s Death Mourned by Martin Scorsese, Jason Isbell & More: ‘He Was a Giant’

Robbie Robertson’s Death Mourned by Martin Scorsese, Jason Isbell & More: ‘He Was a Giant’

August 09, 2023

Randy Meisner, Original Eagles Bassist & ‘Take It to the Limit’ Wailer, Dies at 77

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Sinead O’Connor’s Death Mourned by Garbage, Alanis Morissette, Irish President & More: ‘Godspeed Dear Fragile Dove’

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July 14, 2023

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