Rick James is dead!

[Nice Marmot]

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.

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[Sigur509]

I cant say I liked him or his music, but my thoughts go out to his family.

[countchocula]

"I'm dead, bitch!"

Well, that was tasteless. This came out of nowhere. Is Dave Chapelle still going ahead with his Rick James biopic?

[Dignan]

RIP Superfreak.

:(

[Pvt. Joker]

Huh, didn't see that coming, too bad.

[bankholdup]

Originally posted by Dignan
RIP Superfreak.

:(

This is the exact same response I want when I pass on.

[Dignan]

Originally posted by bankholdup
This is the exact same response I want when I pass on.

Noted.

:D

[LoomisFan]

RIP, Rick.

You were the greatest Super Freak of them all.

[Son Gohan]

About time.

[Murderous Squad]

Originally posted by Son Gohan
About time.

Damn man fall back you don't have to say all that he's dead... I never listened to his music or anythinig but still RIP Show a lil respect at least

[Trigger_Street]

I'm rich james bitch! (gotta love Dave Chapelle)

[Criminal Rock]

Hopefully Mr. Chapelle and everyone involved will choose to go ahead with the Movie…

[Pvt. Joker]

Originally posted by Trigger_Street
I'm rich james bitch! (gotta love Dave Chapelle)

Who's Rich James.....Rick James brother;)

[SpacePuppet]

How did he die? Too much crack...?