Rick James Found Dead
 

It's on headline news.


BREAKING NEWS

Singer Rick James was found dead in his home Friday by his caretaker, a Los Angeles police department spokesman said.

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RIP Rick James. :(

SHITE.

I'm gettin really tired of crap like this happening. :(

Everyone party it up in Rick's memory tonight.

From ET Online: http://et.tv.yahoo.com
 

FUNK LEGEND RICK JAMES: 1948-2004
August 6, 2004

The creator of the hit "Super Freak" RICK JAMES has died, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson confirmed to ET. No details regarding his death were immediately available and the investigation is ongoing. The 56-year-old funk star was best known for his 1981 hit "Super Freak." He later fell victim to a crack cocaine addiction that led to a conviction for assaulting and holding a woman against her will. In 1998, James suffered a stroke. Just two months ago, James took the stage to receive a special ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards in Beverly Hills.

The Associated Press


LOS ANGELES Aug. 6, 2004 — Funk singer Rick James, best known for the 1981 hit "Super Freak," died Friday, apparently of natural causes, police said.

James, 56, died at 9:45 a.m. at a residence near Universal City, said Officer Esther Reyes, a Police Department spokeswoman.

I was so looking forward to him reappearing on Chappelle's show. "I'm Rick James, Bitch" will forever be the catch phrase of my heart. RIP RJ. :(

RIP Rick James:(

RIP. He will be missed. *listening to Give It To Me Baby in rememberance*

What a shame. Still quite young too. May he rest in peace. :(

WHAAATT??? I swear I just saw him on some tv commercial! (greatest hits of the 70s or some such)

Man, this is a shame.:(

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Man, he will be missed! I loved me some Rick! :(

Awwww, no way :( That's a complete and total bummer.

Cocaine's a hell of a drug.