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As is tradition, DJ Mister Cee pays tribute to the late, great Notorious B.I.G. over the Hot 97 airwaves.

On the third anniversary of the untimely passing of hip hop icon GURU, Marco Polo, Talib Kweli and DJ Premier pay tribute.

On the 14th anniversary of the young hip hop luminary's passing, Remo The Hitmaker enlists Oun P, Fred The Godson, Murda Mook, Loaded Lux and Charlie Clips to pay tribute.

Capital STEEZ of Pro Era, the hip hop collective led by standout upstart Joey Badass, reportedly has died.

Chris Lighty, the entertainment executive responsible for the successful careers of many successful musicians through his Violator companies, was found dead in his Bronx apartment today, an apparent victim of suicide. Lighty was 44.