Rappers React To Death of Sherman Hemsley

A number of rappers are mourning over the death of legendary actor Sherman Hemsley, who died today (July 24), in El Paso, Texas.

According to reports, Hemsley died of natural causes at the age of 74, in his sleep.

As an actor, Sherman Hemsley started his acting career in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

He moved to New York and hit Broadway as an actor, where he was discovered by Norman Lear, who cast him in the TV series “All in the Family.”

Hemsley and actress Isabel Sanford played the characters George and Louise Jefferson on “All in the Family,” which produced the spinoff show “The Jeffersons.”

“Sherman Hemsley you’ll be missed,” fellow Philadelphian Questlove tweeted.

Artists like Waka Flocka and 9th Wonder offered up condolences, while producer/DJ D-Nice, discussed Hemsley’s personal impact on his life.

“Growing up, all I wanted to do was live in a high rise building with a doorman,” D-Nice said. “RIP Sherman Hemsley. Thanks for the inspiration.”

After “The Jeffersons,” Sherman Hemsley remain in demand as an actor.

He started as Deacon Ernest Frye in the hit series “Amen” and had roles in TV shows like “Family Guy,” “The Hughleys,” “Family Matters,” “Martin,” and “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.”

“It was an Honor to know and work with you,” MC Hammer tweeted.” Thanks for all the laughs :)”

Tyga Recruits Iggy Azalea, Ca$h Out And Kirko Bangz For “Closer To My Dreams Tour”

YMCMB recording artist Tyga has announced dates, cities, and supporting acts for his upcoming “Closer To My Dreams Tour” which kicks off on September 4 in Los Angeles, California.

The 15-date tour, which has tapped supporting talent in the form of Grand Hustle’s Iggy Azalea, Ca$h Out, Kirko Bangz, and Sterling Simms, will hit cities across the United States such as Dallas, Chicago, Washington D.C., New York, and Philadelphia before coming to a close on September 23 in Boston, Massachusetts.

Tyga’s “Closer to My Dreams Tour” will help the artist further promote his most recent album, Careless World: Rise of the Last King, which sold over 250,000 units since it’s release in February.

The Los Angeles native will next perform as part of the 2012 Rock the Bells Festival beginning on Saturday, August 18 in San Bernardino, California before he hits the road for his own dates. Tyga, along with his YMCMB family, are also currently working on the follow-up to 2009′s We Are Young Money compilation.

Check out a full list of tour dates and cities below:

9/4/2012 – Los Angeles, CA – Club Nokia
9/7/2012 – Corpus Christi, TX – Concrete Street Amphitheatre
9/8/2012 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center
9/9/2012 – Dallas, TX – Palladium Ballroom
9/11/2012 – Fargo, ND – The Venue
9/12/2012 – Milwaukee, WI – Eagles Ballroom
9/13/2012 – Des Moines, IA – Val Air Ballroom
9/14/2012 – Minneapolis, MN – Epic
9/16/2012 – Chicago, IL – Congress Theatre
9/17/2012 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
9/18/2012 – Columbus, OH – LC Pavilion
9/19/2012 – Washington D.C. – The Fillmore
9/20/2012 – New York, NY – Best Buy Theatre
9/21/2012 – Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory
9/23/2012 – Boston, MA – House of Blues