Reggie Warren, one of the original five members of the iconic R&B group Troop, has died. Daily Beast reporter Will Sommer highlighted this in a tweet. Watch CNN Malik B.,. A month? Diamond Lynnette Hardaway, best known as one half of the duo Diamond and Silk, died on Jan. 8 of heart disease due to chronic high blood pressure. S2S: Well, didnt it scare you? 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. Send me email updates and offers from TMZ and its Affiliates. Well, how old were you when you just kept walking around on it? Have you subscribed to theGrios podcast Dear Culture? Terry Wyatt/UPI Jeff Cook (R), pictured with Randy Owen and Teddy Gentry, died. His death was confirmed by his son, also named Melvin. Detectives do not suspect foul play. Kenny: Yeah, I shouldve went to the VA Hospital and got it taken care of, but I didnt know what it was. Diamond's death was totally unexpected, probably her big and precious HEART just plain gave out. Memorial Ceremony TBA. The official announcement of the duo's band was made in February 2021. You have until 12 midnight tonight to retract. 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 . DirecTV is resisting Newsmaxs demand for compensation in exchange for carriage on its pay TV platforms. 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. Cedrick Cotton, known as Swab from the popular 90s R&B group Ideal, was stabbed to death in southwest Houston on Tuesday. We salute Kenny Greene for putting himself second, and the awareness to help others first, as he laid on his death bed and bravely shared this info about himself in that interview. pic.twitter.com/cIEPThdXyG, Temple University professor Marc Lamont Hill tweeted: "Diamond - of the right-wing, Trump-loving duo Diamond and Silk - has died. 4025. He was 65. Diamond and Silk also briefly worked as contributors at Fox News, which ended their employment in 2020 after they spread baseless COVID-19 conspiracy theories on air. Their success in the UK during their 80's peak is often left unrecognised. Abut a month before he died, he did an interview with Sister 2 Sister Magazine where he made a few even more shocking revelations. Please respect the privacy of Diamonds family! 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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Reggie Warren, one of the original five members of the iconic R&B group Troop, has died. They called him Black Edison, but Granville Woods never got the message. S2S: Is he still alive? Kenny: Yeah. Newsweek has contacted Diamond and Silk for comment. Kenny: Theres no strength in my legs cause Ive laid in this bed so long. }); Copyright 2015 . I call it murder.. The American R&B group, Silk, have been producing incredible rap and hip hop music since the early 90s, and I've been following their career progression ever since. Her death has been described as an 'accident' by Danish media Her & Nu, which broke the news. "There was no better TEAM anywhere, or at any time! Silk was discovered by the musician Keith Sweat. Troop member Reggie Warren passed away at age 52. ', heart disease due to chronic high blood pressure. The My Heart crooner passed away at home on Sunday surrounded by family, his rep told TMZ. Lucas Jackson/ReutersOne-half of the ardently pro-Trump commentary duo "Diamond and Silk" died on Monday.Former President Donald Trump broke the news in a message Monday night on his Truth . Memorial Ceremony TBAContributions for 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! The group debuted in 1992 and still consist of the original members. I saw him just lying there. How were they revived?, What was China's role in bringing about the 'second golden age' of the Silk Roads?, How did the Mongol empire significantly impact the expansion of trade? Or to keep it anonymous, click here. began to speculate and suggested she was hospitalized and died with, and because of, a coronavirus infection. 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. S2S: What? Later, the pair began hosting a show called Diamond and Silk: Crystal Clear on far-right fringe network Newsmax. Nathan Morris, Michael McCary, Shawn Stockman and Wanya Morris shattered records throughout the '90s. Kenny: My legs. Trump announced. Fox News. Hardaway died Jan. 8 at age 51 of heart disease due to chronic high blood pressure, the death certificate said. Get TMZ breaking news sent right to your browser! On Monday evening, the duo's Twitter page confirmed that Hardaway had died but asked for privacy and did not give further information on the manner of death. Produced by R&B legend Keith Sweat, the record achieved multi-platinum status. We really need to "Find The Time" to revisit the career of Romford's finest - the very under-appreciated sibling group Five Star. No proof plus No Truth equates to a Lawsuit. While the incident is currently under investigation, Floyd is urging for the suspect to turn himself in to authorities. The police identified the suspect as a Black male in his mid to late 20s. 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. container: 'taboola-right-rail-thumbnails', Have a tip or story idea? The group gained national recognition with his appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Live with Regis and Kathi Lee, MTV, BET, Soul Train, Jenny Jones, Ricki Lake, Moesha, Showtime At The Apollo and Motown Live among others. Sitemap, Your California Privacy Rights 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. Kenny: Yeah. "Investigate before you celebrate. For years, the pair filmed themselves delivering far-right commentary and posted the videos on Facebook, YouTube and other platforms. It wasn't because of lackluster sales, however. Richardson took to Twitter on Tuesday as news of the official cause of her sisters death circulated. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Download the TMZ App on the Apple App Store, Download the TMZ App on the Google Play Store. Kenny: No. January 8, 2015. R&B Group Silk. and Harvey. 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. She was 51. Lynette "Diamond" Hardaway's cause of death has been revealed. January 24, 2023 8:58am. Im dedicating this years Grammy for best rap album to Reggie Warren from the legendary R&B group troop who sadly passed away today, he wrote on Instagram. Carsten called 911, and paramedics transported her to Cedars Sinai Hospital but she had lost too much blood. Lynette Hardaway (left) and Rochelle Richardson, also known as Diamond and Silk, speak at the NRA-ILA Leadership Forum on May 4, 2018. You have until 12 midnight tonight to retract.". These gentlemen are Timzo (Timothy Cameron), Jim (Jimmy Gates, Jr.), Big G (Gary Glenn), Lil G (Gary Jenkins) and John John (Johnathen Rasboro). Lynnette Hardaway, left, and Rochelle Richardson of Diamond and Silk attend the 2018 premiere of Death of a Nation in Los Angeles. You know, its time out for this foolishness. Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like The first 'golden age' of the Silk Roads came to an end after the collapse of classical civilizations like the Roman and Han empires. Keith 'Freaking' Sweat. Silk is popular for its baby-making ballads and New Jack Swing favorites. Tatjana Patitz, one of an elite group of famed supermodels who graced magazine covers in the 1980s and '90s and appeared in George Michael's "Freedom! Steve Mackey, the lauded bassist, songwriter and producer who made his name laying down dance-floor-friendly grooves for the British band Pulp during its 1990s . Born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee, he is the youngest of seven children. The group debuted in 1992 and still consist of the original members. Newsweek has contacted Diamond and Silk for comment. Mike is a Mediaite senior editor who covers the news in primetime. Warren was released from the hospital on Saturday so he could be at home when he passed. Nicholas Caldwell, a founding member of " The Whispers " whose hits included "Rock Steady" has died . Lynette Hardaway, better known as Diamond of the conservative duo "Diamond and Silk," has died, their social media accounts said Monday. In June 2017, he appeared as the featured guest vocal artist of urban adult instrumentalist, Journell Henry (p/k/a. Lawmakers to 'Choose' 2020 Presidential Electors After State Turned Blue: Report, Joe Biden Has Made His Historic Supreme Court Pick, President Biden Mistakenly Addresses Late Rep. Jackie Walorski at Hunger Event: 'Jackie, Are You Here? The police identified the suspect as a Black male in his mid. The sisters were ardent opponents of the vaccine. S2S: What do you want to tell people out there about the condition that youre in now? Cinderella had not recorded an No autopsy was performed., Have a tip we should know? Diamond and Silk rose to fame in conservative media circles during Trump's 2016 bid for president. 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. Do you know the guy who gave it to you? Fox News cut ties with the political commentators after they posted a tweet criticizing coronavirus stay-at-home orders, and suggesting that staying indoors with "will make people sick.". The service also included a prerecorded message from Ben Carson, former U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development under Trump. The songstress was married to Danish music producer Carsten Soulshock and leaves behind a son named. S2S: How did you get AIDS? 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Instead of emailing me about my sisters death, use your investigative journalism skills to investigate why Americans are Falling Dead Suddenly!, she wrote. The next thing I know, I get this call and I heard people He comes here every day. 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. Woods, a prolific inventor, held more than 60 patents for advancements in mechanics and electrical engineering. Remaining consistent, they released their fourth album, Love Session in 2001. Before graduating, Valdez interned at his hometown paper, the San Diego Union-Tribune, with its Watchdog investigations team. 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The duo was fired by Fox News a couple years ago for spreading misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines. 1/6/2016 12:02 PM PT. 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. Please respect the privacy of Diamond's family! The tweet by the duo's Twitter page read: "The World just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity! In late November, she was hospitalized due to COVID-19. In the wild, when they want to depopulate and sterilize a large group of animals, they usually inject one animal, and then that one animal infect the rest of the animals, Richardson stated.