24,463, 2023 NYP Holdings, Inc. All Rights Reserved He was 80. He doesnt bother anybody. UPDATED with latest: A death certificate obtained by the Associated Press for Lynnette "Diamond" Hardaway of the Diamond & Silk political commentary duo reportedly . Silk is popular for its baby-making ballads and New Jack Swing favorites. Lawmakers to 'Choose' 2020 Presidential Electors After State Turned Blue: Report, Joe Biden Has Made His Historic Supreme Court Pick, President Biden Mistakenly Addresses Late Rep. Jackie Walorski at Hunger Event: 'Jackie, Are You Here? These gentlemen are Timzo (Timothy Cameron), Jim (Jimmy Gates, Jr.), Big G (Gary Glenn), Lil G (Gary Jenkins) and John John (Johnathen Rasboro). A month? The group debuted in 1992 and still consist of the original members. We're told she died on the way to the hospital. Gary "Lil G" Jenkins is an American musician. "Really bad news for Republicans and frankly, ALL Americans. Terence Wilson, a founding member of UB40 who was known by fans of the pioneering reggae band as Astro, has died following a short illness. Prior to the Richardson's tweets dismissing the rumours, some people had already suggested the theory she had been hospitalized with COVID-19 and died as a result, a theory that has yet to be proven. They called him Black Edison, but Granville Woods never got the message. She died on April 20. According to a 2009 report released by the Center for Disease Control, Black people account for 44 percent of new HIV/AIDS cases in the U.S. Kenny: My legs. 39,511, This story has been shared 34,312 times. "There was no better TEAM anywhere, or at any time! He was. What did Disney actually lose from its Florida battle with DeSantis? Kenny: I was walking around on it and I shouldve got help from the VA Hospital. By Greg Evans. He was 65. Whoever did this, turn yourself in. J. Henry), soon to be released single, "Cupid's Arrow". His great-nephew Caligula (37-41) reigned as an absolutist, his short reign filled with reckless spending, callous murders, and humiliation of the Senate. Kenny: Like October. [1] He is the lead singer of the R&B group Silk. In late November, she was hospitalized due to COVID-19. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. The group was originally a quartet with Orish, Irish, Lameisha and their cousin Amelia. Mars took to Instagram to announce him . Fox News. No autopsy was performed., Have a tip we should know? This story has been shared 182,342 times. Troop member Reggie Warren passed away at age 52. Contributions towards Preserving Diamond's Legacy are only being accepted at the following link.". Lynnette Hardaway, left, and Rochelle Richardson of Diamond and Silk attend the 2018 premiere of Death of a Nation in Los Angeles. The group gained national recognition with his appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Live with Regis and Kathi Lee, MTV, BET, Soul Train, Jenny Jones, Ricki Lake, Moesha, Showtime At The Apollo and Motown Live among others. During a memorial service on Saturday, Richardson used the opportunity to blame vaccines for her sisters death. Musical career [ edit] Gary began singing in church at the age of seven, which earned him a role as a featured soloist on BET 's The Bobby Jones Gospel Show for many years. The two said they were former Democrats who switched parties specifically to support Trump, calling themselves his "biggest supporters" and posting videos about the then-candidate on YouTube. Tracey Harrington McCoy is a celebrity news writer at PEOPLE Digital. It was Trump who announced. For years, the pair filmed themselves delivering far-right commentary and posted the videos on Facebook, YouTube and other platforms. Newsweek has contacted Diamond and Silk for comment. Diamond . The group debuted in 1992 and still consist of the original members. Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). and more. We're told it looked like Charmayne had fallen and cut her neck on glass she was bleeding profusely, but still had a pulse. She was . News of Hardaway's death was first announced by former President Donald Trump on Jan 10. She was 51. His Family Has Also Disappeared From the Air. The duo was fired by Fox News a couple of years ago for spreading misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines. Cinderella had not recorded an [1] He is the lead singer of the R&B group Silk. Newsweek has contacted Diamond and Silk for comment. "I'm seeing claims that Diamond of Diamond and Silk - a Covid-19 vaccine hater- died of Covid and was hospitalized for it in November," he wrote. began to speculate and suggested she was hospitalized and died with, and because of, a coronavirus infection. The irony is palpable. Actually, THE man. Hes a good guy,' Floyd told ABC 13 News. Kenny: No. In December, she returned to her Fox show and said the idea that she had been hospitalized with COVID was "fake news.". Though "Freak Me" was a hit, the group had to virtually reintroduce itself to the R&B market when it released its third album . Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, he is the youngest of seven children. Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, he is the youngest of seven children. The rep added that his death wasnt due to COVID, but the family is waiting on an autopsy before discussing an official cause of death. 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A family member tells us Charmayne had come home from her son's soccer game, and was home alone with him. Detectives do not suspect foul play. Their success in the UK during their 80's peak is often left unrecognised. iloveoldschoolmusic.com. Here are seven black musicians who died of complications from AIDS. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Lynette Hardaway, an ardent supporter of former President Donald Trump and one half of the conservative political commentary duo Diamond and Silk, has died, according to the pair's Twitter account. (Willy Sanjuan / Invision / Associated Press), Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan actor, dies after brain aneurysm, Daisy Jones & the Six becomes the first fictional band to hit No. This story has been shared 182,342 times. "Please respect the privacy of Diamond's family! She was 51. "But the truth is her cause of death isn't clear yet, and the November claims that she had Covid came from a Blavity article that appears to have been deleted.". By. Gary is a member of the R&B supergroup, Blayse, along with Marc Nelson and Tony Grant formerly of Az Yet and Terrell Phillips formerly of Blackstreet. Please respect the privacy of Diamond's family! When not working, Valdez finds joy in writing and reading poetry, running, thrifting and experiencing food and music with friends and family. Read More: Nicki Minajs father killed in a hit-and-run accident. Memorial Ceremony TBA. Do you know the guy who gave it to you? Fox News Drops Commentators Diamond & Silk over Controversial Coronavirus Remarks: Reports, Diamond, of Pro-Trump Internet Duo Diamond and Silk, Dead at 51: 'Totally Unexpected', What to Know About Vivek Ramaswamy, the 'Anti-Woke' Entrepreneur Who Just Entered the 2024 Presidential Race, Who Is Running for President in 2024? They are primarily known for their staunch support of Donald Trump during his presidential campaigns and found fame during his 2016 run. Lynette Hardaway, aka Diamond from the MAGA Trump supporting duo Diamond and Silk, died from contracting what she called a hoax better known as COVID-19.The irony is palpable. I was in the Army. "Where's your proof that my sister was ever hospitalized due to Covid and that we were fired from Fox? In honor of National HIV Testing Day, Hip-Hop Wired is encouraging the public to get tested. No proof plus No Truth equates to a Lawsuit. mode: 'thumbnails-rr1', Over the following 18 months, Gary wrote, recorded and produced (with live instruments) his first independent solo project, The Other Side. Have you subscribed to theGrios podcast Dear Culture? Warren was released from the hospital on Saturday so he could be at home when he passed. he was 71 years old. Memorial Ceremony TBAContributions for Preserving Diamonds Legacy are only being accepted at the following link: https://t.co/g6J6NlBXE7. Cedrick Cotton, known as "Swab" from the popular 90s R&B group Ideal, was stabbed to death in southwest Houston on Tuesday. RALEIGH, N.C. -- Lynette Hardaway, an ardent supporter of former President Donald Trump and one half of the conservative political commentary duo Diamond and Silk, has . Have a tip or story idea? Kenny: Yeah. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like The first 'golden age' of the Silk Roads came to an end after the collapse of classical civilizations like the Roman and Han empires. 34,312, This story has been shared 24,463 times. Robby Steinhardt, the violinist, co-founder and co-lead vocalist of the rock band Kansas, died Saturday several months after seeming to recover from acute . While the incident is currently under investigation, Floyd is urging for the suspect to turn himself in to authorities. Troop also made an appearance in the 1991 filmNew Jack CitystarringWesley Snipes,Ice-T, andChris Rock. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 182,342, This story has been shared 39,511 times. the page said in a tweet. Instead of emailing me about my sisters death, use your investigative journalism skills to investigate why Americans are Falling Dead Suddenly!, she wrote. Despite this, some social media users began to speculate and suggested she was hospitalized and died with, and because of, a coronavirus infection. Many call it a conspiracy theory, she told her fellow mourners, which included former President Donald Trump. Before graduating, Valdez interned at his hometown paper, the San Diego Union-Tribune, with its Watchdog investigations team. S2S: What do you want to tell people out there about the condition that youre in now? Hes a carrier. Orish Grinstead, one of the founding members of the R&B group 702, died this week of kidney failure, BET reported. Lynnette Hardaway, better known as Diamond of the conservative sister duo Diamond and Silk, died of a heart condition, the Associated Press reported. You have until 12 midnight tonight to retract. Trump showed up to honor Hardaway at a memorial ceremony held in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on Saturday. Slaughter. Yes! Silk Sonic was founded by Grammy award-winning artists Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. Today we still live in a society that so often judges a person base on their sexuality, rather than the content of their character. Now, 1989's 3 Feet High and Rising, 1991's De La Soul Is Dead, 1993's Buhloone Mindstate, 1996's Stakes Is High, 2000's Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump, and 2001's AOI: Bionix are all . In the wild, when they want to depopulate and sterilize a large group of animals, they usually inject one animal, and then that one animal infect the rest of the animals, Richardson stated. Lynette Hardaway, left, and Rochelle Richardson, also known as Diamond and Silk, speak at the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum on May 4, 2018, in Dallas. Kenny: Yeah. July 19, 2021 12:32pm. Was it intravenously or are you homosexual? Cedrick Swab Cotton was stabbed in broad daylight. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; TheGrio is now on Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and Roku. AlthoughBlack people only make up less than a quarter of the countrys population, the number of AIDS cases among people of color is staggering. Email us. Hardaways family did not immediately disclose a cause of death earlier this month, which prompted some to speculate as to whether she died of Covid-19. Their career began with the success of "Freak Me" and "Lose Control" from Silk's 1992 debut album Lose Control. 01/10/2023 08:32 AM EST. Download theGrio today! Why? Silk is a highly celebrated R&B quintet who has sold over 5 million records. Killing people is not the right thing to do, Floyd said. S2S: Is he in the hospital? January 10, 2023, 9:24 AM. Of course thats a lot easier said than done, but the more topics like this are publicly discussed, the more we will all have a better understanding of one another- regardless of if you are straight, bisexual, gay, or try-sexual. 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Tiberius (reigned 14-37) became the first successor in the Julio-Claudian dynasty and ruled as an able administrator but cruel tyrant. You cannot script this stuff.". via Orish Grinstead, Founding 702 Member, Dies of Kidney Failure - HipHop-Elements.com. You have until 12 midnight tonight to retract.". Fox News cut ties with the political commentators after they posted a tweet criticizing coronavirus stay-at-home orders, and suggesting that staying indoors with "will make people sick.". Melvin Edmonds, a founding member of 90's R&B group After 7 and older brother of Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, died Saturday following a unidentified illness and a series of strokes. In 1992, Gary answered an audition call and earned the role as lead singer for Keith Sweat's newly formed R&B group Silk. Terry Wyatt/UPI Jeff Cook (R), pictured with Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry, died. According to a death certificate obtained by the Associated Press, Hardaway, 51, died on Jan. 8 of heart disease caused by chronic high blood pressure. We've received your submission. Hardaway and her sister, Rochelle "Silk" Richardson, first became known as Diamond and Silk among conservative circles during the 2016 presidential election. White, 74, died in his sleep in Los Angeles on Thursday morning. TMZ has learned. Kenny: Ive known for a long time, but its just.I sprained my ankle and this ball came under my foot like a bruise and it just swelled up to the size of a tennis ball. Levon Helm, singer and drummer for the Band, died on April 19th in New York of throat cancer. S2S: Well, didnt it scare you? S2S: Was this guy that you were with a constant partner? As a member of the prestigious TSU Jazz Collegians, he was selected to accompany Dizzy Gillespie on piano during Gillespie's visit to the school. Leah Guerry, a pioneering attorney who spent years jousting with the business lobby as the leader of the trial lawyers' association, died at her Baton Rouge home on Feb . ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Download the TMZ App on the Apple App Store, Download the TMZ App on the Google Play Store. He suffered from Parkinson's Disease. No cause of . No cause of death has been given. 1:43. Kenny: Yeah. Pulp bass player Steve Mackey has died at the age of 56. Lynette Hardaway, better known as "Diamond" of the conservative political duo Diamond and Silk, has died, and social media has been flooded with rumors and speculation about the details. S2S: Well whats wrong with them? So Ill be in a wheelchair. At Hardaways memorial service Saturday in Fayetteville, N.C., her sister Rochelle and their followers spread similar unsubstantiated rumors about Hardaways cause of death and blamed COVID-19 vaccines. Hardaway, one of former President . The Diamond and Silk page said: "I will NOT allow you or any other MOFO the opportunity to disparage, slander and lie on my sister and I. I will NOT allow you or any other MOFO the opportunity to disparage, slander & lie on my sister & I.Where's your proof that my sister was ever hospitalized due to Covid and that we were fired from Fox?Investigate Before You Celebrate!You have until 12 noon today to retract. Oftentimes, musicians are inspired to work together, and knowing this, we can be even more excited for Silk Sonic. Memorial Ceremony TBA.Contributions towards Preserving Diamonds Legacy are only being accepted at the following link:https://t.co/g6J6NlBXE7, "The World just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity!" Carsten called 911, and paramedics transported her to Cedars Sinai Hospital but she had lost too much blood. Memorial Ceremony TBA. He also appeared in several opera productions and performed with the Aristocrat of Bands, TSU's marching band program. His death was confirmed by his son, also named Melvin. Russell paid tribute to his longtime collaborator on Instagram on Sunday, writing Job well done my brother I will see you on the other sideRIP Reggie Warren. He was 64. Hardaway and sister Rochelle Richardson, also known as Silk, were both born in 1971, according to NBC News. Los Angeles, This fabled orchid breeder loves to chat just not about Trader Joes orchids. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. Its been just over 30 years since the first AIDS case was reported in the U.S., and despite the advances in medicine, there is no cure (that we know of). They later hosted the series Diamond and Silk: Crystal Clear on Newsmax and published a book called Uprising.. Later in the evening around 9 PM her husband, music producer Carsten Soulshock, came home and found her unconscious and bleeding. Pastor and activist Bishop Talbert Swan tweeted: "Lynette Hardaway, Aka 'Diamond from the MAGA Trump-supporting duo Diamond and Silk, died from contracting what she called 'a hoax' better known as COVID-19. The official announcement of the duo's band was made in February 2021. The police identified the suspect as a Black male in his mid to late 20s. In 2002, Silk left the label and took a hiatus. Are you an ex-soldier? Kenny: Theres no strength in my legs cause Ive laid in this bed so long. In an attempt to curb the numbers, the CDC has announced that it will provide free HIV tests in 24 drug stores around the country, over the next year. Diamond and Silk rose to fame in right-wing circles around the 2016 U.S. presidential election, where they showed ardent support of former U.S. President Donald Trump. Richardson was alluding to a claim about vaccine shedding, which anti-vaxxers say happens when a person who has been vaccinated sheds components of the vaccine and infects others. "Investigate before you celebrate. These gentlemen are Timzo (Timothy Cameron), Jim (Jimmy Gates, Jr.), Big G (Gary Glenn), Lil G (Gary Jenkins) and John John (Johnathen Rasboro). By subscribing, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. }); Copyright 2015 . The service also included a prerecorded message from Ben Carson, former U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development under Trump. President Donald Trump and Diamond and Silk. Some social media users, pushing the theory that Hardaway died from COVID, have suggested it would be ironic for an anti-vaxxer or COVID denier to die from the disease. John Bennett Vartanian, 58 of Fort Payne, passed away, causing Alabama fans from all over to put in calls to the Alabama Fan Club in Fort Payne, questioning the cause of his death, according to Misty Monroe with the club. Lynette "Diamond" Hardaway, a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump and a member of the political duo known as "Diamond and Silk," has died. Linda Kasabian, a member of the notorious cult led by Charles Manson that murdered film star Sharon Tate in 1969, has died at the age of 73. Lynnette Hardaway, better known as Diamond of the conservative sister duo Diamond and Silk, died of a heart condition, the Associated Press reported. The World just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity! Rest In Peace our Magnificent Diamond, you will be greatly missed! S2S: Hes okay? Former President Donald Trump broke the news in a message Monday night on his Truth Social site, writing. Abut a month before he died, he did an interview with Sister 2 Sister Magazine where he made a few even more shocking revelations. After Lynette "Diamond" Hardaway of the conservative podcast duo Diamond and Silk died this month of an undisclosed cause, her sister Rochelle "Silk" Richardson claimed she died upon being. Charmayne Maxwell -- part of the 90s R&B group Brownstone -- died Friday night in L.A. after her husband found her bleeding from a cut to her neck . On Monday evening, the duo's Twitter page confirmed that Hardaway had died but asked for privacy and did not give further information on the manner of death. One-half of the ardently pro-Trump commentary duo "Diamond and Silk" died on Monday. S2S: From the Veterans hospital? 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Contributions towards Preserving Diamond's Legacy are only being accepted at the following link.". The death of Hardaway, also known as "Diamond" of the conservative political duo, was announced on Monday evening. LAPD went to the home and tell us it was a broken wine glass that cut Charmayne's neck. The My Heart crooner passed away at home on Sunday surrounded by family, his rep told TMZ. Jonah Valdez is a reporter at the Los Angeles Times.