The death of Hardaway, also known as "Diamond" of the conservative political duo, was announced on Monday evening. 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. Known by the moniker "Diamond" of the conservative political commentary duo Diamond and Silk, Hardaway, 51, died Jan. 8 of heart disease due to chronic high blood pressure. Trump attended Hardaways funeral over the weekend, along with his daughter-in-law Lara Trump and North Carolina Lt. Gov. Kenny: Its been a long time. Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Jeff Cook, a guitarist and founding member of the country music band Alabama, has died. Cedrick Cotton, known as "Swab" from the popular 90s R&B group Ideal, was stabbed to death in southwest Houston on Tuesday. I just learned about Silk.". There was no better TEAM anywhere, or at any time! The tweet by the duo's Twitter page read: "The World just lost a True Angel and Warrior Patriot for Freedom, Love, and Humanity! We really need to "Find The Time" to revisit the career of Romford's finest - the very under-appreciated sibling group Five Star. pic.twitter.com/cIEPThdXyG, Temple University professor Marc Lamont Hill tweeted: "Diamond - of the right-wing, Trump-loving duo Diamond and Silk - has died. "Where's your proof that my sister was ever hospitalized due to Covid and that we were fired from Fox? Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. We're told it looked like Charmayne had fallen and cut her neck on glass she was bleeding profusely, but still had a pulse. 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. _taboola.push({ A family member tells. The group debuted in 1992 and still consist of the original members. Trump took to Truth Social, his social media platform, to mourn Hardaway's death but did not mention a cause. Diamond and Silk rose to fame in conservative media circles during Trump's 2016 bid for president. 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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 infected by someone who had received the Covid-19 vaccine. Leah Guerry, a pioneering attorney who spent years jousting with the business lobby as the leader of the trial lawyers' association, died at her Baton Rouge home on Feb . 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. The service also included a prerecorded message from Ben Carson, former U.S. secretary of Housing and Urban Development under Trump. The official announcement of the duo's band was made in February 2021. He suffered from Parkinson's Disease. Lynette "Diamond" Hardaway, the right-wing commentator who was half of the pro- Donald Trump vlogging duo Diamond and Silk, has died, according to the pair's Twitter account. Actually, THE man. -. #DamnReggie., He also posted various photos and videos of Warren on his Instagram Story and wrote, You will be missed., The quintet signed to Atlantic Records and released their debut album in 88, which included their lead single Mamacita. Troop gained even more fame with their second album, Attitude, which included mega-hits All I Do is Think of You and Spread My Wings.. White, 74, died in his sleep in Los Angeles on Thursday morning. The death of Hardaway, also. He doesnt bother anybody. Remaining consistent, they released their fourth album, Love Session in 2001. Lynette Hardaway, better known as Diamond of the conservative duo "Diamond and Silk," has died, their social media accounts said Monday. The duo was fired by Fox News a couple years ago for spreading misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines. No autopsy was performed., Have a tip we should know? They are primarily known for their staunch support of Donald Trump during his presidential campaigns and found fame during his 2016 run. Rest In Peace our Magnificent Diamond, you will be greatly missed!". Confirmed and Rumored Republican and Democratic Candidates, Paying Tribute to the Celebrities Who Have Died in 2023, Lisa Marie Presley's Official Cause of Death Deferred Pending Further Tests, Democrat Raphael Warnock Defeats Herschel Walker in High-Profile Georgia Senate Runoff Election, Denver Editorial Board Blasts Lauren Boebert in Op-Ed: 'We Grieve That This Is Who Represents Our Great State', Unpacking the Far-Right Terminology Aiming to Discredit the Federal Investigation into Donald Trump, Ginni Thomas Urged 29 Ariz. One-half of the ardently pro-Trump commentary duo "Diamond and Silk" died on Monday. 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. She died on April 20. FILE - Lynnette Hardaway, left, and Rochelle Richardson, a.k.a. Former President Donald Trump broke the news in a message Monday night on his Truth Social site, writing . Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. Kenny: Theres no strength in my legs cause Ive laid in this bed so long. In 2002, Silk left the label and took a hiatus. 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. Unsubstantiated rumors had been flying on social media that COVID-19 was to blame for her death something her sister Rochelle Richardson ("Silk"), an outspoken anti-vaxxer, denied. Even more disturbing is the fact that the epidemic continues to attack the Black community. Keith 'Freaking' Sweat. 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. She had returned to her Fox show and said the idea that she had been hospitalized with COVID was "fake news.". https://t.co/XuM9eAEaDM, "Where's your proof that my sister died from contracting Covid-19? Kenny: Yeah. S2S: Youre kidding?! This story has been shared 182,342 times. 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 . Read More: Bridgerton actor Reg-Jean Page to host Saturday Night Live for the first time, Cotton was a member of the R&B group Ideal with his brother Maverick Mav Cotton, cousin Wayne PZ Perry, and friend Jay J-Dante Green that released their debut album in 1999, which garnered singles including Get Gone, Creep Inn, and Whatever., The group issued a statement on their official Facebook page on Thursday, acknowledging him as a loving father, a good brother, and an awesome friend.. 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 . Rest In Peace our Magnificent Diamond, you will be greatly missed! The group was originally a quintet made up of Timothy "Timzo" Cameron, James "Jimmy" Gates, Jr., Johnathen "John John" Rasboro, Tyga Graham & Albert Allen. Hardaway, known by the moniker "Diamond," carved out a unique role as a Black woman who loudly backed Trump . But truth is her cause of death isn't clear yet, and the Nov. claims that she had Covid came from a Blavity article that appears to have been deleted. He was. Cedrick Swab Cotton was stabbed in broad daylight. Detectives do not suspect foul play. Many of these claims were made on the basis of a report from website publication Blavity that said she had been hospitalised in November. 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. 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. Lynette "Diamond" Hardaway died at her home in North Carolina, according to the Diamond and Silk Twitter account. Cottons mother, Delores Floyd, said he frequented the local Fondren Food Market where he was killed in broad daylight. Gary "Big G" Glenn & Gary "Lil G" Jenkins joined shortly after the departures of Graham & Allen. His previous work can be found in Voice of San Diego and the San Diego Reader. Do Not Sell My Personal Information, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window). J. Henry), soon to be released single, "Cupid's Arrow". You have until 12 midnight tonight to retract. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Kenny: Yeah. January 8, 2015. Hardaway died Jan. 8 at age 51 of heart disease due to chronic high blood pressure, the death certificate said. 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He had been suffering from various health issues and had been hospitalized in January. Our beautiful Diamond, of Diamond and Silk, has just passed away at her home in the State she loved so much, North Carolina," Trump wrote in his post at the time. S2S: So after the ball came up under your foot, what happened? Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. Its an AIDS related disease. 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: It did, huh? The right-wing internet personalitys cause of death was confirmed Tuesday with the release of the death certificate obtained by the AP. 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. Tweeting on Wednesday, she replied to Marc Lamont Hill, a Temple University Professor, who said the pair were fired by Fox News for their COVID-19 stance. These gentlemen are Timzo (Timothy Cameron), Jim (Jimmy Gates, Jr.), Big G (Gary Glenn), Lil G (Gary Jenkins) and John John (Johnathen Rasboro). In December last year, Hardaway dismissed the idea that she was in a hospital with coronavirus, according to a Daily Beast report. Its called Kaposis sarcoma. Her death has been described as an 'accident' by Danish media Her & Nu, which broke the news. The next thing I know, I get this call and I heard people He comes here every day. March 3, 2023, 6:30 p.m. Gary also studied theater in school, co-starring in Hello, Dolly! Memorial Ceremony TBAContributions for Preserving Diamonds Legacy are only being accepted at the following link: https://t.co/g6J6NlBXE7. Their career spanned the globe for nearly ten years, with more than five million records sold. Diamond's death was totally unexpected, probably her big and precious HEART just plain gave out. The two said they were former Democrats who switched parties specifically to support Trump, calling themselves his "biggest supporters" and posting videos about the then-candidate on YouTube. Taylor Hawkins, the long-time drummer for rock band Foo Fighters, has died at the age of 50, the band has announced. Many of these claims are made on the basis of a report from website publication Blavity, which now appears to be unavailable. Gary is a member of the R&B supergroup, Blayse, along with Marc Nelson and Tony Grant formerly of Az Yet and Terrell Phillips formerly of Blackstreet. The group debuted in 1992 and still consist of the original members. He was 52. Of course thats a lot easier said than done, but the more topics like this are publicly discussed, the more we will all have a better understanding of one another- regardless of if you are straight, bisexual, gay, or try-sexual. S2S: Hi Kenny. The success of their second album, Silk, led to the follow-up, Tonight. Though "Freak Me" was a hit, the group had to virtually reintroduce itself to the R&B market when it released its third album . July 19, 2021 12:32pm. 1:43. Their success in the UK during their 80's peak is often left unrecognised. The "unexpected" death of. Kenny: I transfer somewhere else when I come out of here, but they said its going to take me six to nine months to recover. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images. 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. It was like when Zordon made the Power Rangers. The My Heart crooner passed away at home on Sunday surrounded by family, his rep told TMZ. UPDATED with latest: A death certificate obtained by the Associated Press for Lynnette "Diamond" Hardaway of the Diamond & Silk political commentary duo reportedly . Troop also made an appearance in the 1991 filmNew Jack CitystarringWesley Snipes,Ice-T, andChris Rock. Memorial Ceremony TBA. They later hosted the series Diamond and Silk: Crystal Clear on Newsmax and published a book called Uprising.. Silk is popular for its baby-making ballads and New Jack Swing favorites. On. Former Alabama member dies at 58. You cannot script this stuff.". Hed ride his little bike, go there, get a quick cigarette. The five-member male R&B vocal group Silk hit the music scene in 1992 with the single "Freak Me" from their first album, Lose Control. and more. Donald Trump Pro-Trump entertainer Diamond of Diamond and Silk dies at 51 The Diamond and Silk Twitter account confirmed her death after the former president announced it on his Truth Social. During a memorial service on Saturday, Richardson used the opportunity to blame vaccines for her sisters death. Hardaway and sister Rochelle Richardson, also known as Silk, were both born in 1971, according to NBC News. 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