R.I.P Disco D

I got the news that Disco D had passed away a few days ago.  The up and coming producer had a major hit on his hands last year with his production of 50 Cent’s single "Ski Mask Way."  The details surrounding his suicide are slim, with some sources claiming mental health issues and financial worries as the main motives behind his death.  One thing that is clear is hip-hop has lost one of its brightest music makers. 

I had the chance to ask Disco D a few interview questions a while back, and posted them on a few blogs.  He seemed like a genuinely cool guy, ready to take on the world.  You can check it out below, along with some other links on the story that are worth a look.

Disco D Interview at Canhead

DJ Warrior // Responds to Disco D's Suicide

Remembering Disco D

RIP DISCO D from Cocaine Blunts 

R.I.P. Disco D. 1980-2007-from Spliff Huxtable.com

Visit Disco D’s MySpace Page

Word on the Street

'ABSURD' Judge Ousts 2 Jurors Off Death Trial Day After He Mocks Feds' Case By Stefanie Cohen - New York Daily News

Judge: Feds Shouldn't Seek Death Penalty By Tom Hayes - The Associated Press

A judge at the federal murder conspiracy trial of a crack kingpin with ties to the rap music industry warned prosecutors that pursuing a death sentence would be a waste of time and money.

"There's no chance in the world there would be a death penalty verdict in this case," U.S. District Judge Frederic Block said.

MLK Party At Texas College Called Racist from CBSNews.com

Tarleton can take pride in forthright response By Bud Kennedy/Star-Telegram Staff Writer

So let me ask: What's dumber — throwing a goofy party?  Or putting photos of the party on the Web?

Girl Scout selling cookies threatened with shotgun

As he and his daughter were leaving, Tedder says that a 78-year-old woman opened her door, and pointed a shotgun at him and his daughter, then chased them with the loaded weapon.