LALA BROWN & BOYFRIEND FOUND MURDERED
Sunday, October 21, 2007
Yolanda ‘Lala’ Brown, 21, best known for singing with Lyfe Jennings on the song, “S.E.X” was found murdered alongside her boyfriend in Milwalkee on Friday. I got a lot of emails about this yesterday but finally found a valid link.
A familiar voice to Milwaukee R & B fans has been silenced. Twenty-one year old Yolanda “La La” Brown and her producer, 22-year-old JeTannue Clayborn, were found dead in their recording studio Friday night.
Milwaukee police say both were found in the Loud Enuff Productionz studio at 55th and Lisbon. Both had gunshot wounds and had been dead at least a day before being discovered. They were reportedly dating.
JeTannue’s mother, Dina Chambers, describes him as energetic, with an eye toward making music his career. “He loved music. He loved people. He was very kind. They called him “Koo Laid” because every time you saw him, he was smiling.” [SOURCE]
According to one CL reader she was survived by a daughter. Horrible news. For the Lyfe Jennings video, please check after the jump.
A MESSAGE FROM LALA’S UNCLE ROBERT
This is La La’s uncle. On behalf of the family we thank you for your support. Although we are sad that she is not with us we will celebrate her life. She has touched the world with her God given talent.
Please, stop the killing. Stop it now. Money, hate, there are no reasons to take another life. Hug your child and tell them it’s not ok to kill. We will raise her daughter and celebrate La La’s life. -Robert









428 Comments
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76.
FallBackHaterz
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
wow who would do such a thing? R.I.P. I feel for their famailies and LaLa’s daughter
77.
mymy
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
72# please shut the hell up this topic is not about how beauitful she was. Another child of god is gone! and she died in a fucked up way!!! I am just pissed that happen to her. I hope who ever did that shit get hit by a bus!! and I mean that shit. 72# think before you comment dude because you sound dumb as hell and yes you are going to start drama just wait and see.
78.
Angelita
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
My prayers go out to both La La and JeTannue’s family during this tragic time.
79.
QDeezy
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
dang, i’m @ a loss for words…
80.
whytry?
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
I was so saddened to hear about this yesterday. She was beautiful. R.I.P. to both she & her boyfriend.
81.
Nothing But Love
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
Why anyone would wanna kill her is beyond me, its a sad case my God be with her family at this painful time.
May she Rest in peace.
82.
Mel J
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
R.I.P. to La La & KOO-LAID..
my prayers definitely go out to tha family..this is crazy..smh
83.
get_me_bodied
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
@72,
84.
TK
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
I’m 21 years old…and everytime I read about someone my age dying it really reminds me of my own mortality. I used to love this song last year. Who would have thought we’d be reading this headline today.
R.I.P. Lala & JeTannue
85.
TK
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
Since she only got to record on one big song, its good Lala’s legacy is a song uplifting a positive message to young women…not shaking her ass in a music video.
86.
get_me_bodied
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
HOW COULD U BE SO SHALLOW AT A TIME LIKE THIS? ANY 1 WITH GOOD EYES CAN CLEARLY SEE THAT LALA IS STRIKINGLY GORGEOUS. SHE DEFINES BEAUTY BECAUSE OF HER MIND AND SPIRIT, JUST LISTEN TO THOSE TOUCHING WORDS SHE IS SINGING IN THE VIDEO. SHE IS SPEAKING FROM EXPERIENCE AND THAT MAKES HER BEAUTIFUL. I’M NOT EVEN GONNA ADDRESS THE OTHER PART OF YOUR COMMENT BECAUSE I HAVE ENOUGH RESPECT NOT TO GO THERE WITH YOU ON THIS POST. GOD BLESS YOU THOUGH.
87.
mymy
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
I agree with you #86 it just makes me real mad when people don’t think before they just start running at the mouth!!
88.
MS. Rochelle
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
This is downright ridiculous. It hurts my heart to read/hear something like this. My prayers go out to both families and I pray that any and all individuals involved in these crime are arrested, charged and punished to the fullest extent of the law. This is why we need to get these guns off the streets and show our young people that using guns as a means to gain power and respect is nothing more than a false ideal. I’m so sick and tired of these senseless acts of violence due to someone thinking that the only way he/she can resolve an issue is by using a gun to threaten, injure or kill someone. Sure, it will help if some celebrities wouldn’t glorify the “gangsta” image, but what would be more helpful is communities, organizations and churches coming together and reaching out, educating, motivating and instilling values of respect and esteem for onesself and others. This just really ticks me off b/c I just had a friend that was 27, murdered by some idiot that was trying to rob him. Peace
89.
GOD is good!
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
GOD rest her and her boyfriend’s soul. This is so sad.
90.
Jay
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
My condolences to La La’s family especially her daughter.
91.
PARADISE
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
That is absolutely sad, I wonder who killed him and why. CL hopefully you can provide us with more information on this later down the road. It’s imparative to have a follow up. She seemed like a positive R&B singer, telling young ladies to keep them legs close as other artist are talking about opening thier own legs for guys. Why is always the good ones that have to go…then again you never know what really went down. La La brown and Miluwakee families are in my prayers.
92.
D.j TriLL
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
Both of them were very good friends of mine and its so sad how they lives were taking….Koo-laid was such a koo dude and he loved his music so much…La-La was working on some new material and was trying to put milwaukee on the map…I will miss them both and i know that they are in a better place..We love you and we will continue to live through both of u guyz music….
93.
jscene
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
There is just no respect for human life anymore….those days are so gone….uggghhh, no further comment.
94.
Young, Gifted and Black
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
Rest in peace.
95.
mrmuzik562
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
damn i hate to hear bad news…. this is so shitty.. people in this world are living devils… why?? its not good. may her and her beautiful voice r.i.p… she didnt even get to blow up like she was supposed to… and the same to her boyfriend.
96.
who wants to know
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
God Bless them! RIP
97.
SecretConfessionz.com - Confess Today!!
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
Sad news indeed. Hope this wasn’t another black on black crime. May the sista and her man rest in peace…
98.
losalosa
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
Ok. Just think about it then. I respect you guys opinions, but I still stand behind what I’ve said. What I said wasn’t even disrespectful though, and I’m actually being the opposite of “shallow”.
99.
LadyLuck
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
i couldn’t believe it! i live on 50th and lisbon right by doc’s jewlers. We knew some people were killed but i had no clue it was her. I didn’t even know she was from here.I have a feeling dis shit was drug related because we’re right in the hood. And that studio came close to being sold and becoming something else many of times. I’m glad kool-aid was able to keep it up this long r.i.p man fa rill
100.
mymy
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
98# yes your comment was disrespectful because you are turning this topic in to something esle that don’t even matter!!! seriously your mother need to teach you some respect!!! a person have just lost her life show some respect and stop trying to start beef please!!!!
101.
Authentic®
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
damn man she went hard on dat song too man. she never got a chance to get her shine on. RIP i pray both the families during this time.
102.
mecoleakameme
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
OMG!!! THAT IS SOOOO SAD!!! SHE WAS A GOOD SINGER TOO!
R.I.0 LALA :`C
*meme*
103.
mi
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
SOO SAD….R.I.P
104.
Lady T
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
r.i.p and condolences to her family..that is so sad. =(
105.
RIP
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
La La was beautiful, positive, and talented
i never knew of her b4 this trajedy but i will never forget her
:(sheds tears):
RIP La La Brown
GOD bless the daughter
106.
sexy chocolate
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
So Sad. I hope they find whoever is responsible for this senseless crime. She was a pretty girl and it’s sad that her daughter has to grow up without her mom.
107.
!Dope Girl Fresh!
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
SMH….R.I.P to both families.
108.
tianni
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
TRAGIC! TRAGIC! TRAGIC!
This is both sad & shocking. My heart goes out to all of her loved ones & her boy friends loved ones as well.
There is far too much VIOLENCE going on these days, & it is absolutely rediculous. No matter what the situation was with these 2 murders & why they both was killed in this manner, the violence is still off the scale & rediculous!!!
I am so sorry to hear this terrible news.
109.
ti
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
Wow…..that is so very sad…my heart goes out to both of their families and it won’t be long for whoever did this is behind bars and locked away for good…I truly hope they find whoever did this.LaLa was so pretty and I loved her voice…she looked like an angel on earth and now she is and angel in Heaven and she and her boyfriend are together forever now…they will live in peace and harmony for eternity.God Bless her daughter.
110.
k dilla
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
OMG!! IM VERY SHOCKED MY BROTHER JUST TOLD ME THAT {LALA BROWN}
AND HER BOYFRIEND WAS MURDERD IN A STUDIO…….. DAT PISSED ME OFF AND IM VERY UPSET SHE WAS 1 OF MY FAVORITE ROLE MODELS AND HER DEATH HAD 2 BE LIKE DIS I HOPE DEY CATCH THESE STUPID DUMMYZ
111.
lil_princes
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
I heard they were in the studio for 2 days dead
112.
Robert
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
This is La La’s uncle. Thank you all for your comments. While we are sad that she is not with us, we will celebrate her life and raise her daughter.
Stop the killing. Stop it now. Money and hate is not a reason to kill. Let us all pray.
113.
Derrick
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
Dang sounds like they pissed off the WRONG cat!
114.
Robert
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
This is La La’s uncle. On behalf of the family we thank you for your support. Although we are sad that she is not with us we will celebrate her life. She has touched the world with her God given talent.
Please, stop the killing. Stop it now. Money, hate, there are no reasons to take another life. Hug your child and tell them it’s not ok to kill.
We will raise her daughter and celebrate La La’s life.
115.
Leonna
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
21?? She was just a child! So horrible. RIP.
116.
Paradise.Queen
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
God Bless her.. shes so Beautiful
I hope they catch his Punk Ass !… What a Coward…
117.
mymy
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
God bless your family Robert I hope you nothing but the best!!
118.
chellysikkwiddit
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG………….that is so sad…she had a beautiful voice! damn so young and gone! rest in peace
119.
REBEL
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
#114 I hope you’re not playing….(YES some people do get a thrill out of that) If not I apologize & my condolences she’s not suffering on earth anymore like us. She’s resting Peacefully
120.
james
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
I guarantee the piece of shit that did this was a minority. When will this stop, seriously! my goodness, how can you kill a human, much less two beautiful individuals. The animal that did this is simply a savage that shouldn’t undergo do process, all that should happen is a public hanging. Maybe if the laws against taking someones life was more harsh people would stop and think. If you kill someone, the same just punishment should be handed out to you, simple as that. God giveth life and only him should take away.
121.
Riva
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
WOW, That’s really sad. Such a pretty girl… I liked that song S.E.X. too, it was a positive song and everything…I’ll be praying for their families, that’s just too bad…
122.
SAY WHAT:O
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
awww dats missed. Prayers go out for their people
123.
MZ. D
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
R.I.P.
May her lovely soul rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers go out to her and her significant other’s family.
124.
TK
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
JeTannue’s mom said on the news that he has one son and an unborn son on the way. I bet this was all over some bullshit too…
125.
EBZ01
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
WOW when I got the notification in my email I said lala who, damn that’s crazy but yeah that is the woman on Lyfe Jennings S.E.X. song. Damn that’s dad…..sad to see a couple murdered in their home period.
She’s the same age as me! Oh my goodness….I feel even more…..that’s crazy she was so young. And her bf was only a year older damn….. 21 and 22 smh. I’m just shaking my head because I’m thinking why…..I hope this gets solved.
126.
TINA
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
I PRAY THAT LALA AND KOOL-LAID MADE IT TO HEAVEN. THIS IS SO SAD. I’M PRAYING FOR THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS FOR THEM TO MAKE IT THROUGH THIS TRAGEDY. I HOPE THEY FIND THE DEMON THAT DID THIS QUICK.
127.
FREET.I.P
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
theres prob no comments on her myspace cause she must have it set up to where she has to approve them before it posts and she hadnt been on since 10-12-07… or 13th… so thats prob y… people def’y showed their love by changing their Myspace name on their pages… my prayers go out to both families and friends…
128.
HÖNEyCÖLÖr_EyEz
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
Yea I seen the news about her yesterday on checkuponit and its really sad
my prayers go out to there families…i juss seen the SEX video yesterday….
129.
complexsimplicity
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
my condolences to the family, its sad things like this have to keep happening for no reason, on the news they said they were also robbed, hope they catch whoeever did this.
130.
bmore goddess
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
This so soooo sad man…she looked like she could have been the next big thing…God Bless her and her daughter
131.
OH_MY_GOODNESS
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
Thank You Uncle Robert for reaching out to us and letting us know that your family will be okay. And as you see we are all saddened by what happened to Lala and her friend and even though she isn’t here in the flesh anymore she left a legacy behind which is her daughter and when her daughter gets older and understands the song that her Mommy made that will teach her to respect herself and her body and all other young girls in the world will learn from the song too. Keep Your Head Up Fams and just know that WE on concreteloop are praying for both of the families affected by this tragedy. GOD BLESS YOU AND EVERYBODY THAT IS GOING THROUGH HARDTIMES. And R.I.P. TO ALL THAT WE LOST. LOVE.
132.
sexy chocolate
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
@120 There was no need to say that the person who did it was a minority. That was immature. As I said before it’s sad what happened to them and I will keep both of their families in my prayers.
133.
tlt
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
Very horrible news. She was beatiful. R.I.P
134.
Ms. Coach
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
This is so disturbing to hear about. I am a young african american woman who lives in Milwaukee, and Ms. Brown was one of two women murdered over the last several days. Milwaukee is an extremely segregated city where black folks shoot and kill each other almost every night. The black on black crime rate here is unbelieveable. There is also virtually no black middle class…just poor people preying on other poor people who don’t have much. Ms. Brown was actually one of the few success stories that had come out of this community. My prayers are with her family. She didn’t deserve to die the way she did. I agree with Bill Cosby…I love my people, but a lot of times, we are our own worst enemy.
135.
CREOLE ain't just light-skinned
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
AWFUL.HOPE THEY WERE RIGHT WITH GOD.I think the target was her boyfriend and she was just shot to leave no witness.i feel for whoever discovered them.LORD HAVE MERCY.
136.
funky
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
My heart goes out to the family. This is why we should lift each other up instead of insulting each other daily. We make it a lifestyle to hate on people we dont even know personaly, and about the smallest things such, as what someone is wearing, how they’re wearing their hair, who’s gained weight, who sings better, etc, not thinking that these types of incidents stem from this kind of jealousy and hatred. Its only when someone ends up dead that we start trying to come together and talk about how wonderful that person was, or how pretty they were, when in fact if she were still here, people would be critisizing her for things that i mentioned above. It’s pretty sad how we dont stick together, then wonder why things like this happen. Sad..
137.
sheneice
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
R.I.P LALA & LETANNUE…….MY HEART GOES OUT TO THERE FAMILY AND FRINDS I PRAY THAT THEY FIND THE PERSON OR PEOPLE WHO DID THIS
138.
Mia
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
This is truely sad! I just met her and her sister. They both seemed so full of life and LaLa was telling me about her plans for the new year. All I can do si pray that whoever did this come forward and turn themselves in to help give both familes closure. I hate that this happened and now her baby girl will always be without a Mother and an only child. Thats so messed up!
LaLa you will be truley missed! Luv your friend Mia
139.
Dario
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
I HATE hearing news like this. Regardless of whether she was pretty or not, this was a talented individual who some jealous asshole took from this world. You never know what she could have brought to the world, what impact she could have made with her talents, and know she is gone, just like that. It’s beyond sad and horrible to me, and it just shows how much people hate each other when they see someone happy with life and living it to the fullest. This is gonna sound strange but…I like people, but sometimes I hate them. When they do things like that.
140.
Cassie
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
Damn this story hits home. I live in Milwaukee. I’m not surprised because senseless crap like this happens all the time. That studio is on the ghetto northside of Milwaukee. People are asking to be shot up living in shitty, run-down neighborhoods. R.I.P
141.
funky
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
Wow! What a nice voice. She is definatly gifted. I hope Clive appreciates her talent. Alicia is talented and soulful, but this girl’s voice takes you back. There is something very real and genuine about her voice. She sort of reminds me of Lala Hathaway. Her voice is like Soul Food. It makes you feel worm and cozy, like going back home. I’d definately like to hear more from her.
I enjoyed listening to that. Thanks
142.
ThinkAboutIt
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
This is so tragic - prayers for her and the young man’s family and loved ones to have the strength and love they need to get through this. Though her life was brief at least her legacy of music leaves and positive message — unlike some of this garbage out there.
Prayers for the other families of shootings in that community - according to that website there were 7 shootings on Thursday night alone, one a 13 year old girl, now fighting for her life.
http://www.todaystmj4.com/news/local/10682916.html
143.
LOSALOSA
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
#100
Ok, you need to learn what respect is for bringing my mother into this. Look, maybe it’s wrong timing, but a persons a person, shouldn’t matter if they are rich or poor, “beautiful” or “unnatractive” they still deserve love and respect if they pass away. If you think that statement is “disrespectful” than that’s your views and I’m ok with it. I’m not gonna get all upset over the internet, it’s definately not worth it.
-DOA-
144.
mymy
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
#143 like i said you are taking this topic some where esle i don’t know what the hell you are talking about! but I am not going to keep replying to you because you are hella dumb and need help but this topic is not about how dumb you are it’s about Lala.
R.I.P Lala and JeTannue
145.
NetworKing
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
@72, as humans, we’re attracted to beauty from a very young age..it’s actually not beauty, but it’s characteristics that make you want to keep your attention… Usually that does mean beauty, but it can be eyebrows, nose, head shape…a number of things…it’s just part of our nature.
146.
LOSALOSA
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
Ok thank you #145 at least someone knows what I’m trying to say. And yes, I agree it probably what kept people’s attention…human nature I guess.
147.
davis
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
thats some tragic ish right there, There rap game is getting too deep.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=3GVTGNcGNeY
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Adlib
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
Rip to my ma Kool Aid and La La, This shits hould have never wnet down like this. Im sick to my stomach that sumone would murder a woman. Let alon a man who was on his priorities.
Lib
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yall_2damn much
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
God rest their souls I pray and bless their families and loved ones. This kind of disreguard for human life is so upsetting to me. May God be with each and everyone of us here I pray. Amen
150.
Mz Coko
Sunday, October 21, 2007 /
OMG!!! This is so sad..shocking. I hope they find out who did it
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