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Nipsey Russell passed away... Veteran of television, movies, and the stage, Nipsey Russell died Sunday of cancer at his Manhattan apartment. He was 82.
Born in Atlanta, Nipsey was 3 when he started doing a tap and rhythm dance routine as part of an act called The Ragamuffins of Rhythm. His manager, Joseph Rapp, tells us Nipsey rose to fame in the 1950's as a nightclub performer. He kept everyone laughing at Harlem’s “Club Baby Grand” and was known as “Harlem’s Son of Fun.” In fact, celebrities came from all over to see him as his legend began to grow. He went into tv after that, where he was the first black man to be featured on a game show, and later, he was one of the first to have a co-starring role in a sitcom, "Car 54 Where Are You?" Later it was on to the silver screen, where he starred in "Snopes," "Posse" and "The Music Maker." He showed off a lot of his song and dance prowess playing the Tin Man in "The Wiz." http://wcbstv.com/enterta...41748.html | |
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: Veteran of television, movies, and the stage, Nipsey Russell died Sunday of cancer at his Manhattan apartment. He was 82.
Born in Atlanta, Nipsey was 3 when he started doing a tap and rhythm dance routine as part of an act called The Ragamuffins of Rhythm. His manager, Joseph Rapp, tells us Nipsey rose to fame in the 1950's as a nightclub performer. He kept everyone laughing at Harlem’s “Club Baby Grand” and was known as “Harlem’s Son of Fun.” In fact, celebrities came from all over to see him as his legend began to grow. He went into tv after that, where he was the first black man to be featured on a game show, and later, he was one of the first to have a co-starring role in a sitcom, "Car 54 Where Are You?" Later it was on to the silver screen, where he starred in "Snopes," "Posse" and "The Music Maker." He showed off a lot of his song and dance prowess playing the Tin Man in "The Wiz." http://wcbstv.com/enterta...41748.html he was also an original Harlem Globetrotter...Rip Nipsey the original Rhyme masta | |
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Why can't I find any news of this anywhere else (CNN, etc.)???  | |
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"Ya see, we're not interested in what you know...but what you are willing to learn. C'mon y'all." | |
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I loved his stuff in the Wiz, it even inspired me to record an old school cartoonish R&B type vocal performance. His voice was so cool. My art book: http://www.lulu.com/spotl...ecomicskid
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OH NO!!! 
I loved Nipsey! When I was a little girl I absolutely LOVED Nipsey...I had a lion puppet -- it was my favorite -- and I named him Nipsey 
He was so funny and just seemed like such a gentle soul... Rest in Peace, dear Nipsey  You'll be missed...
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Handclapsfingasnapz said: Later it was on to the silver screen, where he starred in "Snopes," "Posse" and "The Music Maker." He showed off a lot of his song and dance prowess playing the Tin Man in "The Wiz." I did not know that! | |
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RIP I'm firmly planted in denial |
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 R.I.P  To Sir, with Love | |
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Rest in Peace
Nipsey, the  of the limerick
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I heard this today & it broke me!!!
I know we all gotta go, I'm glad he lived a long life... but MAN, this made me sad   I never met you, but I LOVE you & I will forever!! Thank you for being YOU - my little Princey, the best to EVER do it | |
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slideeeee some oil to me!!!!
now I wanna go watch the Wiz.... | |
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I heard about this on the news this morning. I remember old Nipsy. He always had a great poem. He'll be missed, but at least he lived till 80. | |
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Another good man gone  "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind"-Dr Seuss
Pain is something to carry, like a radio...You should stand up for your right to feel your pain- Jim Morrison | |
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Oh no!
Rest in everlasting peace, Nipsey. ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^
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Rhondab said: slideeeee some oil to me!!!!
now I wanna go watch the Wiz.... Let it trickle down my spine/If you dont have STP/Crisco will do just fine I'm about to break out the DVD right now!  "But what of black women? . . . I most sincerely doubt if any other race of women could have brought its fineness up through so devilish a fire." -- W.E.B. Du Bois -- | |
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I heard the news this morning and it broke my heart. Nipsey was truly one of a kind and he was definitely the king of limericks. His wit is something that is sorely missed in contemporary comedy and culture. R.I.P. | |
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Nipsey was one of those good childhood memories for me. The thing I'll remember most is all his appearances on the Match Game.
Damn, this sucks. | |
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Yes, I saw him on many gameshows. All you others say Hell Yea!!  | |
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A true poet "Rest In Peace" Nipsey
I remember seeing him on Match Game and Car 54 where are you? "It is truly said that the good die young. That's the reason for all of my fears! So let us be evil and wicked and bad, and stay here for thousands of years." -- Nipsey Russell, | |
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I was so sad when I heard this. Ever since I was a little kid watching the Wiz, I wanted to meet Nipsey Russell. He seemed like the coolest guy in the world. He had an awesome disposition and talent to boot. I will sorely miss Nipsey. We've lost a great American talent. Rest In Peace. I hate that I never had the chance to meet you. | |
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| a legend, made history | |
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Who that | |
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BucketOfBouncyBalls said: Who that
Poor Nipsey, I'm watching the 4 o'clock news and they havent even mentioned it. | |
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kdj997 said: BucketOfBouncyBalls said: Who that
Poor Nipsey, I'm watching the 4 o'clock news and they havent even mentioned it. | |
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I drink champagne in the hood,
I drink champagne with Tiger Woods. Tiger Woods, y'all, it's all good, y'all. I drink champagne when I hustle, I drink champagne with Nipsey Russell. Nipsey Russell, do the hustle! | |
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