Kenny: Yeah. 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. 01/10/2023 08:32 AM EST. After 7 landed three singles in the Top 20 of Billboard magazine's Hot [] J. Henry), soon to be released single, "Cupid's Arrow". target_type: 'mix' The AP noted her death certificate contained no mention of Covid. Hes a carrier. "Please respect the privacy of Diamond's family! Lynette Hardaway (left) and Rochelle Richardson, also known as Diamond and Silk, speak at the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum on May 4, 2018. 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Hes a good guy,' Floyd told ABC 13 News. Valdez was raised in San Diego and attended La Sierra University in Riverside, where he edited the campus newspaper. Its called Kaposis sarcoma. In June 2017, he appeared as the featured guest vocal artist of urban adult instrumentalist, Journell Henry (p/k/a. By subscribing, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. Richardson has taken to Twitter to address the rumors surrounding her sister's death. 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. AlthoughBlack people only make up less than a quarter of the countrys population, the number of AIDS cases among people of color is staggering. These gentlemen are Timzo (Timothy Cameron), Jim (Jimmy Gates, Jr.), Big G (Gary Glenn), Lil G (Gary Jenkins) and John John (Johnathen Rasboro). Nathan Morris, Michael McCary, Shawn Stockman and Wanya Morris shattered records throughout the '90s. Was it intravenously or are you homosexual? S2S: Is he in the hospital? Trump showed up to honor Hardaway at a memorial ceremony held in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on Saturday. Hardaway, known by the moniker "Diamond," carved out a unique role as a Black woman who loudly backed Trump . While the incident is currently under investigation, Floyd is urging for the suspect to turn himself in to authorities. She was 51. Well how did you get the AIDS? In December, she returned to her Fox show and said the idea that she had been hospitalized with COVID was "fake news.". They earned a Billboard Music Award and a Grammy nomination for the song. 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The internet star, who died on Jan. 8 at the age of 51, was one-half of the conservative political commentator duo Diamond and Silk . Rest In Peace our Magnificent Diamond, you will be greatly missed!". Lynnette Hardaway, better known as Diamond of the conservative sister duo Diamond and Silk, died of a heart condition, the Associated Press reported. _taboola.push({ Cedrick Cotton, known as Swab from the popular 90s R&B group Ideal, was stabbed to death in southwest Houston on Tuesday. 34,312, This story has been shared 24,463 times. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. 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. The group was originally a quintet made up of Timothy "Timzo" Cameron, James "Jimmy" Gates, Jr., Johnathen "John John" Rasboro, Tyga Graham & Albert Allen. It was Trump who announced. Lynette Hardaway, better known as Diamond of the conservative duo "Diamond and Silk," has died, their social media accounts said Monday. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, he is the youngest of seven children. ', heart disease due to chronic high blood pressure. His previous work can be found in Voice of San Diego and the San Diego Reader. In 2006, members of the Gorillaz, the Clash, and Tony Allen formed the Good, the Bad, & the Queen to come together for one album. Carsten called 911, and paramedics transported her to Cedars Sinai Hospital but she had lost too much blood. Kenny: Yeah, I shouldve went to the VA Hospital and got it taken care of, but I didnt know what it was. CNN Lynette Hardaway, a pro-Donald Trump social media personality and part of the duo most commonly known as "Diamond & Silk," has died, according to the pair's official social media accounts. Mike is a Mediaite senior editor who covers the news in primetime. 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. I couldnt do nothing but just cry last night, King said. 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. 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. Weve lost one of our purest hearts, and thats for sure.. Newsweek has contacted Diamond and Silk for comment. 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. ", "Please respect the privacy of Diamond's family! January 8, 2015. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP TOPEKA, Kan. Robert E. "Robby" Steinhardt, a violinist and vocalist with the progressive rock band Kansas, has died due to complications from pancreatitis. Less than two months later, Tripping Daisy broke up. At the time, .Paak was opening for Mars on his 24K Magic world tour. No cause of . In an attempt to curb the numbers, the CDC has . and more. Kenny: Like October. }); Copyright 2015 . "He passed away peacefully at 1:30 this afternoon surrounded by his friends and. 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. "The Foo Fighters family is devastated by the tragic and untimely loss of. Lynnette Hardaway, also known as Diamond, has died at 51. Rochelle Richardson of Diamond and Silk has taken to Twitter to vent her frustration at ongoing rumors that claim her sister, Lynette Hardaway, died of COVID-19. When news began circulating around Cottons death, members of the community gathered, including Cottons uncle, William King. By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM January 10, 2023 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. 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. He was 52. Its an AIDS related disease. 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. 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. S2S: Do you have sores on them? 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. The truth is that if Kenny Greene would have come out as an openly bisexual man, the R&B songs he was killing it on with his soulful sound, would have probably plummeted because folks would have been confused about whether or not he was singing to a man or a woman, but instead of Kenny being placed inside of a box, maybe society should work harder to remove the boxes altogether. S2S: Hes okay? January 10, 2023 / 6:19 PM / CBS News. FILE - Lynnette Hardaway, left, and Rochelle Richardson, a.k.a. The world has lost one of its brightest stars, Trump said during the service. Lynette "Diamond" Hardaway, a member of the Diamond and Silk duo who gained national attention for their staunch support for former President Trump, has died at the age of 51. 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. The group -- which was on Michael Jackson's MJJ Music label -- had its biggest hit with 1995's "If You Love Me." 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. In October of 2001 Kenny passed away from complications due to the AIDS virus at the age of just 32 years young. You have until 12 midnight tonight to retract.". With unresolved dissension among the group members mounting after the folding of their record label, Elektra, Gary resigned from the group in 2002. His great-nephew Caligula (37-41) reigned as an absolutist, his short reign filled with reckless spending, callous murders, and humiliation of the Senate. 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 . 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. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) Lynette Hardaway, known by the moniker "Diamond" of the conservative political commentary duo Diamond and Silk, has died, former President Donald Trump and the . One-half of the ardently pro-Trump commentary duo "Diamond and Silk" died on Monday. Mars took to Instagram to announce him . Trump took to Truth Social, his social media platform, to mourn Hardaway's death but did not mention a cause. His band had a series of hits including September, Boogie Wonderland, Shining Star and After . He was 65. In her speech, Richardson claimed the shot killed Hardaway. Hed ride his little bike, go there, get a quick cigarette. The "unexpected" death of. Richardson has now called out some of these social media users and demanded they move their posts, and demanded for proof they know she died of coronavirus. He has since appeared in numerous nationally touring stage plays including Fake Friends, Perilous Times, Secret Lovers, Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion, What Men Don't Tell, Whatever She Wants and Love Unbreakable by Lavarious A. January 24, 2023 8:58am. The post Former singer of R&B group Ideal stabbed to death in Houston appeared first on TheGrio. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; Mike Porcaro, the longtime bass player for Grammy-winning rock band Toto, died early Sunday morning at 59 following a battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Whoever did this, turn yourself in. Lynette Hardaway, better known . Silk Sonic was founded by Grammy award-winning artists Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak. S2S: Is he still alive? Even more disturbing is the fact that the epidemic continues to attack the Black community. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. President Donald Trump and Diamond and Silk. No autopsy was performed., Have a tip we should know? Kenny: My legs. Before joining The Times as a member of the 2021-22 Los Angeles Times Fellowship class, he worked for the Southern California News Group, where he covered breaking news and wrote award-winning feature stories on topics such as mass shootings, labor and human trafficking, and movements for racial justice. Allegations He Cheated with Costar Raquel Leviss, Signed '13 NCAA Tourney Bracket Hits Auction, Judge Suggests Death Penalty Was Right Punishment, Onboard Recent Turbulent Lufthansa Flight, Wife Camila Shows Aftermath, Dropped 4K Feet, 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. They later hosted the series Diamond and Silk: Crystal Clear on Newsmax and published a book called Uprising.. 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. By the age of nine, Gary had mastered the guitar after only a few lessons[citation needed] and had self-taught an assortment of keyboards, drums and guitars. Over the following 18 months, Gary wrote, recorded and produced (with live instruments) his first independent solo project, The Other Side. He was 52. 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. White, 74, died in his sleep in Los Angeles on Thursday morning. Yes! S2S: Was this guy that you were with a constant partner? DirecTV is resisting Newsmaxs demand for compensation in exchange for carriage on its pay TV platforms. 182,342, This story has been shared 39,511 times. Troop member Reggie Warren passed away at age 52. Nicholas Caldwell, a founding member of " The Whispers " whose hits included "Rock Steady" has died . 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. He knew he was dying and he could have taken his secrets to his grave to allow his legacy to live on untainted, but he chose to be a bigger man than that. Diamond and Silk, arrive at the LA Premiere of "Death of a Nation" at the Regal Cinemas at L.A. Live on July 31, 2018, in Los Angeles. In his eulogy for her, her noted that he only really knew Diamond, despite that fact that she and Silk were always together including to visits the two made to the White House when Trump was president. Or to keep it anonymous, click here. Gary also studied theater in school, co-starring in Hello, Dolly! She was 51. Many of these claims are made on the basis of a report from website publication Blavity, which now appears to be unavailable. Rochelle Richardson of Diamond and Silk has taken to Twitter to vent her frustration at ongoing rumors that claim her sister, Lynette Hardaway, died of COVID-19. In honor of National HIV Testing Day, Hip-Hop Wired is encouraging the public to get tested. Well, how old were you when you just kept walking around on it? S2S: What part of your body is affected now? Rest In Peace our Magnificent Diamond, you will be greatly missed! Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. 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!" Im not active now but I was in for three years. TheGrio is now on Apple TV, Amazon Fire, and Roku. The songstress was married to Danish music producer Carsten Soulshock and leaves behind a son named. 1/6/2016 12:02 PM PT. Here are seven black musicians who died of complications from AIDS. "Where's your proof that my sister was ever hospitalized due to Covid and that we were fired from Fox? We're told she died on the way to the hospital. [1] He is the lead singer of the R&B group Silk. R&B Group Silk. In the early 90s, a quintet was formed with the hopes of reshaping R&B. Tim Cameron, Jimmy Gates, Johnathen "John-John" Rasboro, Gary "Big G" Glenn, and lead singer Gary "Lil G" Jenkins were called together under the tutelage of one man. Kenny: Yeah, You know I have AIDS? S2S: From the Veterans hospital? Send me email updates and offers from TMZ and its Affiliates. Kenny: Yeah. Tracey Harrington McCoy is a celebrity news writer at PEOPLE Digital. Their YouTube channel grew in popularity, ultimately landing them prime speaking gigs on both conservative television and at Republican events. Charlie Watts, best known as the prolific drummer for the rock band the Rolling Stones for more than half a century, has died. container: 'taboola-right-rail-thumbnails', ", He continued: "Diamond's death was totally unexpected, probably her big and precious HEART just plain gave out. 1:43. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. S2S: Do you still like girls? Cedrick Cotton, known as "Swab" from the popular 90s R&B group Ideal, was stabbed to death in southwest Houston on Tuesday. the page said in a tweet. Lynnette Hardaway, better known as Diamond of the conservative sister duo Diamond and Silk, died of a heart condition, the Associated Press reported. 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. They were encouraging everyone to move further forward (the venue wan't full . Detectives do not suspect foul play. The death of Hardaway, also. Gary Jenkins in live stage performance 2005, Learn how and when to remove this template message, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gary_Jenkins&oldid=1097259429, This page was last edited on 9 July 2022, at 17:11. Some social media users have claimed that Hardaway, who was reportedly 51, died from COVID, but this has not been confirmed by her family or the group page. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Cottons mother, Delores Floyd, said he frequented the local Fondren Food Market where he was killed in broad daylight. Achieving international acclaim, Gary has toured throughout the world in such countries as Japan, Korea, the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, France, the Netherlands and Germany. 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.