Naomi Sims, sometimes referred to as the first black supermodel, has died of cancer. She was 61.
Sims said childhood insecurities inspired her to become “someone really important”. She attended the Fashion Institute of Technology where counselors and classmates encouraged her to give modeling a try. Every agency turned her down, however, some even telling her that her skin was too dark.
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.
Billy Mays, best known for being the popular pitchman of Oxiclean and other various household products, was found dead by his wife at his home in Florida on Sunday morning.
Mays, 50, was aboard US Airways Flight 1241 flying from Philadelphia, which landed roughly when the front tire blew out as it touched down.
Billy posted about it last on his Twitter Saturday night, saying:
“Just had a close call landing in Tampa. The tires blew out upon landing. Stuck in the plane on the runway. You can always count on US Air.”
After the actual flight, Billy told FOX 13 in Tampa that something struck him in the head:
“All of a sudden as we hit you know it was just the hardest hit, all the things from the ceiling started dropping. It hit me on the head, but I got a hard head.”
Our condolences to the Mays family.
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