PAYING HOMAGE (February 17th, 1936 – May 18th, 2023): James Nathaniel Brown also known as Jim Brown

Mr James Nathaniel Brown also known as Jim Brown, who was dubbed a legend in sports and the community, and admired as a gifted, talented athlete as well as cultural figure as he helped to promote change, the former has died of natural causes, at the age of 87 in his home in Los Angeles. He died with his wife by his side.

Mr Brown put into both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame, and he was named to the NFL’s 50th, 75th and 100th Anniversary Teams. He was also named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player on three separate occasions. He was also a valuable player in the Lacrosse league and was considered one of the greatest. He was inducted into the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1984.

RIP Joseph William “Joe” Frazier, January 12, 1944 – November 7, 2011

The champion Joe Frazier dies at 67 of Liver Cancer. He died at his home in Philadelphia. A short statement issued on behalf of his family read:

“He transitioned from this life as ‘One of God’s Men’ on the eve of Nov 7, 2011. We thank you for your prayers for our father and vast outpouring of love and support.”

Muhammad Ali in his tribute said:

R.I.P Nathaniel Dwayne Hale (August 19th 1969 – March 15th 2011)

Nathaniel Dwayne Hale also known as Nate Dogg died yesterday. The cause of death is unclear but there has been allegations that he had suffered and was recovering from two strokes in the past years.

Nate Dogg was Snoop’s cousin and his death was confirmed on tweet by close friends and family. Snoop tweeted:

“We lost a true legend n hip hop n rnb” “One of my best friends n a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at poly high where we met. I love u buddy luv. U will always b wit me 4ever n a day u put the g n g funk u put the 1 n 213 n u put yo stamp on evrybdy u ever didit wit.”

“I miss u cuzz I am so sad but so happy I got to grow up wit u and I will c u again n heaven cuz u know d slogan.” Snoop continued. “all doggs go to heaven yo homie n baby brotha bigg snoopdogg!!”

Amongst others that tweeted, were 50 Cent, Erykah Badu and Dave Chappelle.

Nate Dogg was the hook master, featured in many songs with his unique sense of style and voice. This truly is a moment of shock and surprise not just sadness. At the age of 41, it is indeed a tragedy. Nathaniel Dwayne Hale helped paved the way for Hip Hop and many melodious music. Nate Dogg, the Brotherhood of the Game salutes you. It is and always has been the music and you.