Soul Singer Jerry Butler Dies at 85

Soul Singer Jerry Butler Dies at 85

Jerry Butler, the decorated soul singer who became a senior politician in his adopted home state of Illinois, died at his Chicago home on February 20, the Chicago Sun-Times reports, citing a family friend. No cause of death was given, but Butler had been living with Parkinson’s disease. He was 85 years old. Born in…

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Biggie’s Mother Voletta Wallace Dies At 72

Biggie’s Mother Voletta Wallace Dies At 72

The mother of The Notorious B.I.G., Voletta Wallace, has reportedly died at the age of 72. Per TMZ, Monroe County Coroner Thomas Yanac confirmed Wallace died Friday morning (February 21) in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, where she was in hospice care. Her cause of death is believed to be natural. Born in Jamaica, Wallace moved to New…

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Nitrous Oxide and Tweeting Are a Dangerous Mix for Ye

Nitrous Oxide and Tweeting Are a Dangerous Mix for Ye

Ye‘s reported nitrous oxide use may have contributed to his recent offensive and appalling tweets. Ye Reportedly Relapses on Nitrous Oxide On Thursday (Feb. 20), the New York Post reported multiple sources are saying Ye is back huffing nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, a habit he reportedly started after having dental surgery in 2024. “When…

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