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Billy Dee Williams Reveals That He Is ‘Gender Fluid’

The legendary actor and star of the Star Wars films, Billy Dee Williams has revealed his truth.

The actor has recently came out as gender fluid and how he uses the pronouns he/him and she/her. He revealed this in an interview with Esquire.

“I say ‘himself’ and ‘herself’, because I also see myself as feminine and masculine. I’m a very soft person. I’m not afraid to show that side of myself.”

Williams has reprised his role as Lando in the upcoming and last Star Wars movie Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker. The movie is set to be released in theaters on December 20th.

December 1, 2019
R.I.P: Hip-Hop Legend Jimmy Spicer Passes Away At 61

The hip-hop world has suffered a horrible loss. Influential hip-hop legend, Jimmy Spicer has died.

Spicer, who was best known for his 15 minute long rap “Adventures of Super Rhyme” died of Stage 4 Lung and Brain cancer. Spicer’s daughter, Leticia Ricks, informed the New York Times of the devastating news.

According Ricks, her father was diagnosed with advanced Stage 4 lung and brain cancer last year and was transferred to a hospice once his condition worsened.

The family started a GoFundMe page to receive help with covering medical expenses and the a final farewell for the legend.

Many of Spicer’s friends and fans went on social media to pay tribute to Spicer.

Should be more attention to the passing of the Super Rhymer #JimmySpicer
Game Changing very important MC has passed pic.twitter.com/MnpapXDpOh

— MichaelRapaport (@MichaelRapaport) September 28, 2019

RIP to my solo MC brother, #JimmySpicer. His hip hop record, Super Rhymes, was a 1980 hit! (The intro was 🔥🔥🔥). Thank you for your early contribution to hip hop Jimmy and love, prayers and condolences to his family! #hiphop #jimmyspicer #superrhymes #oldschoolhiphop pic.twitter.com/jtio57YSzT

— MC Debbie D, PhD. (@MCDebbieD) September 28, 2019

https://twitter.com/danteross/status/1177737169210761217?s=21

Rest In Peace to Hip Hop storyteller / pioneer / icon JIMMY SPICER (Adventures of Super Rhyme, Bubble Bunch, Money-Dollar Bill Y’all) #Legend #RapRoyalty

— R.A. the Rugged Man (@RAtheRuggedMan) September 28, 2019

Rest In Beats Jimmy Spicer ( Here Superrhymin at Awesome2 anniversary event not long ago ) ⁦@hiphopgods⁩ pic.twitter.com/yLutVhFTns

— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) September 29, 2019

Sending thoughts and prayers to Spicer’s loved ones.

October 1, 2019
Grammy Award Winner Louie Rankin Dies In Car Crash

The world is mourning the death of another legend, Jamaican born Grammy award winner and notable actor, Louie Rankin.

Rankin, who was best known for his roles in “Belly” as Ox and in “Shottas” as Teddy Brukshot, was killed in a car crash while in Canada.

Many of Rankin’s friends paid tribute to him via social media. See posts below:

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Rankin, whose real name is Leonard Forbes, became a household name in 1992 with the release of his single “Type Writer” which would later win him a Grammy.

Details of the car accident are still coming out and we will keep you updated.

We’re sending our condolences our to Rankin’s family, friends, and loved ones.

October 1, 2019