Reports are surfacing that Baatin, a rapper and member of Detroit rap group Slum Village, has passed away. Celebrities like singer Dwele and rapper Talib Kweli (who have worked with Baatin on numerous occasions), have been confirming the sad news all Saturday afternoon.
Producer 9th Wonder also confirmed the death via his twitter, saying
“RIP BAATIN of SLUM VILLAGE-LETS CELEBRATE OUR PEOPLE WHILE THEY ARE HERE……….we are losing folk”.
The cause of death has not yet been reported; however Baatin became sick touring in France in 2004 and left the group to seek treatment. Its not apparent if the cause of death is related to this illness. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his friends and family.
SLUM VILLAGE – “TAINTED”
Singer/Actress Christina Milian poses on the red carpet at the premiere of “Bring It On: Fight To The Finish” held at the 10th New York International Latino Film Festival in New York CIty on Friday night. Christina stars in the straight-to-dvd film and also appears on the soundtrack.
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Actor/comedian Brandon T. Jackson was spotted departing from Vancouver International Airport on Friday afternoon. He just completed filming on his new movie ‘Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief’. The movie is being touted as the next big thing to Harry Potter.
Brandon, who is probably best known for his role in Tropic Thunder, has been in the acting game for awhile. He currently has 3 upcoming movie projects in the works.
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