A l l e n Toussaint (Jan. 14, 1938-Nov. 10, 2015). Songwriter, producer a n d performer A l l e n Allen Toussaint Toussaint, who helped define the sound of soul and R&B in New Orleans, died following a performance in Madrid on Nov. 9.
Kyle Jean-Baptiste 1993-Aug. 29, 2015) Broadway newcomer Kyle Jean-Baptiste, who made his Broadway debut in the revival of Les Miserables, died after falling from a fire escape at his mother’s home. The 21-yearold made theater history when he went on as understudy in the lead role of Jean Valjean, becoming the youngest African-American actor to appear in the role.
Sean Price August 7, 2015: Rapper Sean Price died in his sleep at the young age of 43. Price was a member of the hiphop groups Heltah Skeltah, Boot Camp Clik, and Random Axe.
Natalie Maria Cole (February 6, 1950 – December 31, 2015) was
Capo (July 11, 2015) , a 22-year-old Diane Charlemagne (Feb. 2, 1964-Oct.28, 2015). Urban Cookie Collective and Moby vocalist Diane Charlemagne died at the age of 51 on Oct. 28 following a battle with cancer. Koopsta Knicca (April 27, 1 9 7 5 Oct. 9, 2015). Rapper a n d Koopsta Knicca member of the Memphis group Three 6 Mafia, Robert “Koopsta Knicca” Cooper Phillips died in Memphis due to complications from a stroke he suffered. Kyle
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an American singer-songwriter, and actress. The daughter of Nat 'King' Cole. rapper affiliated with Chief Keef’s Glo Gang, was reportedly shot in a drive-by shooting and killed in Chicago on July 11.
Harold Battiste (Oct. 28, 1931-June 19, 2015) prolific jazz musician Battiste passed away after a lengthy illness at the age of 83. Harold Battiste
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